The FINANCIAL — On 18 October, the Public Defender of Georgia presented a special report on ‘Combating and Preventing Discrimination and the Situation of Equality’, assessing developments in the country since 2014.
The EU welcomed the report by the country’s Ombudsman service, adding that its findings and recommendations should guide EU-Georgia collaboration.
“While recognizing substantial progress, we note the shortcomings identified by the Public Defender,” said Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia Ambassador Janos Herman. “Vulnerable groups, notably persons with disabilities, women or representatives of minorities continue facing obstacles in getting equal treatment in areas such as education or employment.”
The EU Delegation Head also noted that they will continue monitoring the implementation of the amendments to anti-discrimination law, which have been pending since March 2015, according to EU Neighbours East Info.
“Finally, let me commend the work and the dedication of the Public Defender and his team in addressing discrimination. The EU will continue to support their efforts,” Herman concluded.
In Georgia, the EU has been supporting the Public Defender to protect the rights of all Georgian citizens, including vulnerable groups.
The assistance forms part of the EU’s ‘Human Rights for All’ programme. This programme helps to implement the National Human Rights Action Plan, focusing particularly on areas such as rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, protection of privacy, labour rights and children’s rights.
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