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Women Oppressed in Adjara Autonomous Republic (AAR)
November 28, 2008
The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has presented findings on gender equality monitoring in Adjara Autonomous Republic. GYLA finds that conditions of faced by women have not improved much in recent years.
Gori District Administration Is Not Eager To Accept Notifications
November 28, 2008
On November 27 Human Rights Center was not allowed to hand in notification at the Gori district administration. The center appeals to the Public Defender with complaint and corresponding evidence.
Attempts to remove gravestones ends with scandal and recriminations
November 28, 2008
The situation became tensed about the Church of St. Norashen located in Leselidze str. in Tbilisi. There are two churches in one yard – Church of St. Norashen and Orthodox Church of Cross Father. On November 16, father Tariel (Sikinchelashvili), the clergyman of the Orthodox Church intended to remove the gravestones of two Armenian Patrons in the yard that resulted in a great uproar.
Hanging onto the Edge of Life…
November 27, 2008
Cancer Patients Can’t Afford Medical Treatment As a result of amendments to the healthcare system, so-called reforms, those suffering sick cancer are facing death. The formerly existing system of medical assistance for such patients envisaged that the government would offset 70% of the cost of treatment, which has now been canceled. Only several concrete programs will be funded by the state after the amendments planned in the Ministry of Healthcare. Co-financing program will still work for the patients over 60; as for younger people, they will not be able to involve this category and they will have to pay their treatment. According to official statistics, the number of such patients is just over one in three, 35 % of all Georgians.
Why was Shida Kartli’s Regional Prosecutor Promoted?
November 27, 2008
Davit Sakvarelidze was promoted to the position of deputy of Mamuka Gvaramia, Chief Prosecutor of Georgia. Previously he held the position of regional prosecutor for the Shida Kartli and Mtskheta-Mtianeti areas for two years. His sorted activities in Gori were associated with many scandals in the backdrop of recriminations.
Impoverished families Unable to Qualify for State Poverty Reduction Allowance
November 26, 2008
The package of social allowances will be increased to 169 million GEL for the 2009 draft budget. Georgian government submitted the draft to the Georgian Parliament for discussion. Official information indicates that the number of impoverished people in Georgia will reach 900 thousand people this year. 400 thousand of them will receive family allowance (30 GEL) and 24 GEL for each member of the family, an increase from the current 12 GEL. 200 thousand beneficiaries will receive 20+16 GEL and 300 thousand will receive 10+8 GEL. Moreover, 900 thousand people living below the poverty level will be insured. Despite this information, the Agency of Social Subsidies is discontinuing allowances from impoverished families.
Is there evidence that Georgian Government committed war crimes?
November 26, 2008
President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Georgian Government used cluster bombs, a weapon banned by almost every other country under international Conventions, which both Georgia and Russia have not signed, on their own citizens and territory during the Georgian-Russian war of early August. Not merely in South Ossetia, as they themselves have admitted, but in what is now called ‘Georgia proper,’ the area OUTSIDE South Ossetia and Abkhazia which everyone acknowledges as Georgian. Human Rights Watch has also investigated this matter and their findings support the evidence that we discovered in the Georgian village of Brosleti, located in what was then the Russian-controlled buffer zone, as published in the Georgian Times and the Human Rights Center. However, the main focus of our conclusions is based upon HRW’s detailed investigation.
Those in Khelvachauri District Constantly Face Landslide Zone
November 25, 2008
The family of Chkhubadzes, the inhabitants of Khelvachauri District is demanding that their house and yard were examined by professional geologists. They live in landslide zone and try not to spend nights at home during periods of bad weather. The family considers that their house is dangerous to their personal safety because of its location.
“For-All-Sides” Lack of Impartial Information about Georgian-Abkhazian Clashes
November 25, 2008
The situation is becoming tenser day-by-day in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone. Armed clashes have become permanent along the entire perimeter of the administrative border. Military operations are conducted almost every day and it ends with or without victims; peaceful civilians are the most likely to be injured in this war of nerves. Matters are made worse since there is a lack of impartial information as to why these incidents continue to occur and understanding who stands behind all these incidents.
Lockdown on “Deal” for Escaped Prisoners during Russian-Georgian War
November 25, 2008
The prisoners that escaped from prison during August war are now hunger striking in Kutaisi Prison #2. They demand that the investigation on their escape be fairly investigated. The prisoners have been hunger striking for 10 days already. However, after having met with the head of Public Control Group of Kutaisi Prison, # 2 they temporarily stopped their protest but out of their frustration they again renewed their protest because their demands were not being fulfilled.
Nugzar Sulashvili, Trafficking Fighter is Trafficker?
November 25, 2008
Nugzar Sulashvili sought political asylum in France four years ago. However, he has not been granted received refugee status. Sulashvili was director of Georgia based organization that fought against human trafficking in Georgia. France refuses to grant the status based on most strange information that claims that Nugzar Sulashvili himself has actually been involved in human trafficking. Sulashvili requests to investigate his case and grant status of political refugees. www.humanrights.ge was able to in get touch with Sulashvili in France.
Illegally Sealed Up Petrol Station
November 21, 2008
Zurab Monaselidze, a Georgian businessperson has had his chain of petrol station illegally sealed u by tax inspectors. The actual reason for the action was interest of a large investment company which is protected by official structures in the land that his station was located.
Social Assistance: More Needed for Socially Excluded or for the Police?!
November 21, 2008
Aleksandre Kobalia, the Zugdidi District Governor may be facing impeachment due to marked gaps in how money from the budge of the Zugdidi District was spent. This will happen if the intention of Zugdidi body of Self-governance - Sakrebuli is accompanied by an order of the president of Georgia who had promised guarantees of immunity to the close ranks of the “political family” of Kobalias a long time ago. Sadly, the socially excluded people suffer from secret conflict between Zugdidi Sakrebulo and District Governor’s Office. The low-level of funding had been expected in the local budget for them.
Local Self-governance Body Violates Citizens’ Rights over Salary Arrears
November 21, 2008
Former employees of Public Healthcare Center within the Ministry of Healthcare of Georgia have been demanding for several months that their rights be protected and the court verdict executed. Their salary arrears amount to 10, 244 GEL.
Health Hazard: Georgian Citizens Use Dangerous Liquid Gas
November 21, 2008
Life threatening liquid gas has been legally importing to Georgia for several years already. The government has no special institution that will be authorized and responsible for control the imported substance. In the meantime, it is the blame game with all structures pointing the finger at each other for not doing their job.
Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes Took Place during and After the Russo-Georgian War
November 20, 2008
The Georgian Human Right Centre has handed over documentation detailing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity during and after the armed conflict between Georgia and Russia to a representative of the Prosecutors Office of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Matthew Brubacher. The meeting took place in The Hague, The Netherlands, on 19th of November.
“ Saakashvili Prevented from Making War … If Georgia was Democratic Country!!!
November 20, 2008
Are Georgian Leaders in London Accountable? “Would Saakashvili have started a war if there had been democracy in Georgia?” asked Lord William Walas, Member of UK Parliament at the meeting in “Chatham House”, Royal Institute of International Relations. This question was very impressive for listeners from Georgia. People are deeply interested in Georgian-Russian conflict met Georgian journalists and NGO representatives in Chatham House; they inquired the details about the conflict.
Remote Village of Dertseli, Adigeni District, Georgia
November 20, 2008
It is the last village in the district, and there no more settlements; it is the very last one. Village of Dertseli has 46 families and is located in North-Western section of the Adigeni District. You have to get there through by making it up difficult and steep incline. In the distance you first see smoke coming out from chimneys and then you will hear barking dogs. The faithful guards of the village can smell an approaching stranger from the distance and at the time when you are tired of climbing up the rise to the village, you can at last see the settlement on the top of the hill.
HRIDC Demand Results in “Edge-of ’Death” Prisoner Released
November 20, 2008
“Who Brought a Prisoner to Death Door?” On November 13, 2008 the Tbilisi City Court released Mikheil Shatakishvili, a convict from prison because health condition had deteriorated so severely. The prisoner was sentenced to 6 years of prison term and a fine of 3 000 GEL by the Tbilisi City Court on July 2, 2007. The convict’s health condition has become worst since then. Eka Khutsishvili, the lawyer of the Human Rights Center (HRIDC) Shida Karti Office was Shatakishvili’s attorney. Due to Shatakishvili’s poor health his attorney filed a motion to the court with the request to release the convict before his actual term was over. The court upheld the attorney’s motion under the dire circumstances.
Is Blanket Amnesty for Prisoners, “Political Action” – OR NOT?
November 19, 2008
The Amnesty Law, initiated by the Georgian President, will supposedly cover 12 thousand prisoners. According to official structures, an addition segment the prison population will have the length of their terms substantially reduced. As for now, however, over 2 thousand prisoners will be released from prisons by the 23rd of November. This figure is impressive, especially in relative terms for the size of Georgia as much so as the total number of inmates warehoused in Georgian penitentiary establishments is at an unprecedented level of 20,500. Many of these convicts are serving terms for what would otherwise be considered as petty crimes. The parliament voted on draft-law at the first session when it came up for a vote. The amnesty was passed, which included a total of 55 articles. However, it is possible that some additional articles might also be added in the not-so-distant future.