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Georgia: UN experts urge responsible business conduct to tackle work accidents and pollution
moreGENEVA / TBILISI (12 April 2019) – The Government of Georgia and businesses in the country must take urgent, robust action to address critical business and human rights challenges, say a group of UN human rights experts.
“We were alarmed at how a decade of deregulation aimed at attracting foreign investment has become a carte blanche for irresponsible business practices,” said Surya Deva, Chairperson of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, presenting a statement at the end of a 10-day visit to the country.
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22 Jan 2019 moreThe SDG Council discusses Georgia’s national goals related to economic growth, education and climate change and environment
Georgia’s progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was discussed on 22 January 2019 at the annual meeting of the national Council on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chaired by the Administration of the Government of Georgia and the United Nations, the SDG Council brought together over 130 representatives of the Georgian Government, United Nations, civil society, private sector, academic institutions and international organisations.
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21 Dec 2018 moreThe 9th Forum of Georgian Youth Organizations was held at Fabrika on December 21, 2018. The youth NGOs operating in Georgia, government agencies in charge of the youth, also international organizations working on the youth issues, and youth policy development experts participated in the event.
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20 Dec 2018 moreA new Specialized Family-Type Service for Children with Severe Disabilities is being established in Tbilisi by the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social Affairs with the support of USAID and UNICEF. M2 Real Estate company funded the construction of the alternative care facility. The company fully covered the construction costs.
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17 Dec 2018 moreWelcoming remarks by UN Resident Coordinator Louisa Vinton
Dear Mr. Chairman of the Parliament
Excellencies, dear delegates and distinguished guests
On behalf of the United Nations family in Georgia, it’s an honor to be here to welcome you all to the second Tbilisi International Solidarity and Innovative Financing Forum.
Let me use this opportunity to congratulate Georgia on the achievements of its Presidency of the Leading Group on Innovative Financing, which included a lively discussion of innovations such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain on the margins of the UN General Assembly earlier this year.
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Youth in Georgia
In Focus
Youth empowerment is a key to building up a truly democratic society
Increased investments in youth is a cornerstone for sustainable development of the country.
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