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Disputed Entities in Eastern Europe: Human Rights Sacrificed
October 13, 2014
The status of disputed entities in Eastern Europe is the source of serious human rights violations, and the victims have no access to justice, denounces FIDH in a report published on October 9. There are five such territories, since the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia. In order to remedy the legal vacuum, and in view of the danger of the situation spreading, FIDH calls on the international community to settle these conflicts without delay, taking the protection of human rights as the basis for such settlements.
Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award to political prisoners in Azerbaijan
October 10, 2014
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee awards The Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award in 2014 to political prisoners in Azerbaijan. They exhibit great courage and make huge efforts in promoting dignity, democratic values and human rights in their home country. Azerbaijan is a European country that is developing towards dictatorship, says Secretary General of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC), Bjørn Engesland, in today’s press release. This award is given to all of the political prisoners. It is a sad fact that they are too numerous to all be mentioned here.
Mother of Lost Otar Lazashvili from Khevsureti Region Urges for Help
October 10, 2014
“I beg you to assist me to find my son. I do not know he is alive or I should mourn over him,” mother of missing Otar Lazashvili from Khevsureti has been requesting assistance in the search of her son for more than a year.
Six CSOs Address to the President, Prime-Minister and Parliament Speaker of Georgia
October 10, 2014
Hereby, we apply to you over the violation of rights of a citizen of Georgia, Saikhan Muzaev. The Ministry of Interior Affairs has prohibited him from leaving the country without providing any substantiation, and is restricting his freedom of movement guaranteed by the Constitution of Georgia.
Human Rights Center Addresses to the Government of Georgia with Regard to Legal Problems of Aliens in Georgia
October 9, 2014
On Oktober 7 Human Rights Center held a press-conference to address to the government of Georgia to resolve legal problems of aliens in Georgia.
Gori City Hall Will Hold Competition for Public Servants at the End of Month
October 8, 2014
Gori City Mayor Zurab Jirkvelishvili met representatives of nongovernmental organizations to discuss upcoming competition for public servants at local self-governmental agencies. The mayor offered one place in the jury to the civil sector.
Representative of Human Rights Center Makes Working Visit to Council of Europe
October 6, 2014
The head of the Legal Aid Center of Human Rights Center, Tamar Avaliani, made working visit to Strasbourg in the frameworks of Human Rights House project, along with the representatives of NGOs from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Moldova.
Life in the villages of conflict affected area
October 2, 2014
Villages - Plavi, Plavismani and Kveshi are located near the ABL, adjacent to the occupied South Ossetia. The road finishes with wire-fence 150 meters away from the Georgian blockpost. The 150 meter distance is a risky zone, where person can be kidnapped and taken to Tskhinvali for alleged “violation of the border” and keep you in prison before paying 2 000 Russian rubles. De-facto authority of South Ossetia calls it “administrative fine.” Nobody is secured from the so-called “blind shooting” in the direction of the Georgia controlled area from the 150-meter zone.
Human Rights Defenders Speak About Breached Labor Contracts
October 1, 2014
Last month, two resonant cases of breached labor contracts and employees’ rights occurred in Gori,- chairperson of the Gori office of the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association Keti Bebiashvili said when commenting on the suspended labor contracts with two teachers of Khidistavi Public School and about cabal labor contract offered to the employees of TV-Company Dia by the company administration; the latter resulted into resignation of 12 employees at the company.
Telavi City Council’s Refusal to Opposition Members
September 30, 2014
Life in Endless Fear in Upper Mleta
September 26, 2014
Upper Mleta village in Dusheti district has been in the zone of natural disaster for several years already. Aragvi River running through the village threats locals every season of flood. At the same time, the river might get blocked by the landslide fallen from Lomisi Mountain, that will finally flood the village. Residents of Upper Mleta have been waiting for the resettlement into safer place for several years already.
Argument about Future Competition in Kutaisi Local Self-Government
September 22, 2014
On September 16, Kutaisi City Council approved resolution on the competition for the employees of self governmental agency. Special session finished with the controversy - council members from United National Movement protested part of the resolution which regulates interview with applicants after testing.
Sokhumi Wants Change of Format and Agenda of Geneva Talks
September 19, 2014
Sokhumi supports continuation of Geneva talks, but its format and agenda should be changed, something that is strongly opposed by Tbilisi, foreign minister of breakaway Abkhazia, Viacheslav Chirikba, said on September 18.
Tents of Homeless
September 19, 2014
Homeless people have been sheltering tents set up in Moscow Avenue in Tbilisi since December 2013. The Government of Georgia announced the initiative after nongovernmental organizations raised the issue very urgently. In extremely cold winter of 2013-2014, 12 tents for 80 persons were set up in Moscow Avenue. Since then, people permanently go to the tents at night and sleep there if they have nowhere else to go.
NGOs Protest Illegal Firing of Patrol Policeman
September 18, 2014
On September 18th, in the conference hall of Human Rights House Tbilisi, NGOs – Human Rights Center, Article 42 of Constitution, Transparency International-Georgia and Public Ombudsman held a press conference regarding illegal firing of patrol policeman, Joseb Abuladze.
Joint press-conference of NGOs about unfair dismissal of patrol inspector from job
September 17, 2014
On September 18th, at 11:00 pm, in the conference hall of Human Rights House Tbilisi, NGOs – Human Rights Center, Article 42 of Constitution, Transparency International Georgia and Public Advocacy will hold a press conference regarding illegal firing of patrol policeman, Joseb Abuladze.
A competition for city hall workers might be conducted by the National Examinations Center
September 9, 2014
8th September meeting in the Gori’s city council began 20 minutes later. The reason was absence of half council members. Oppositional members of the city council were first to show up in the meeting hall. The chairman of the city council Papuna Koberidze began meeting with the speech about above mentioned problem and stated that this is last time when he forgives council members to be late.
A man was killed by outdated electricity system in Marana village
August 26, 2014
Residents of Marana village in Gori district held protest demonstration in front of the Shida Kartli regional administration office. The villagers request individual electricity meters in their families and rehabilitation of the electricity system.
Three Citizens Kidnapped from Khurvaleti Are in Tskhinvali Detention Setting
August 25, 2014
On August 22, Russian soldiers arrested three citizens of Georgia in Khurvaleti village adjacent to the occupied territory in Shida Kartli. All of them are in the pre-trial detention setting in Tskhinvali now.
City Council Members Request Monthly Salaries
August 20, 2014
Part of Gori City Council members requests monthly salaries. In accordance to the law on self-governance, city council meets twice per month. According to the law, council members do not receive salaries though local budget shall reimburse expenses the members have for the implementation of their duties.