The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are proud to announce the launch of a series of public discussions titled "Human Rights Talks," which will kick off on 28 April 2023, at 19:00, at theUnion of Tbilisi Museums – Ilia Chavchavadze Literary‐Memorial Museum (7 Ivane Javakhishvili St, Tbilisi).

The series aims to bring together experts, advocates, policymakers, students, and members of civil society and the public to exchange ideas on various aspects of human rights. 

The first event in the series will focus on the topic of “Human Rights, a Cornerstone of Democracy,” presented by Levan Berdzenishvili, a renowned Georgian scholar, philosopher and former politician. 

The event will feature Nick Beresford, UNDP Resident Representative in Georgia, and Agata Nieboj, Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights Team Leader at the European Union Delegation to Georgia, who will address the participants with welcome remarks.

The Human Rights Talks series will continue throughout the year, covering a range of human rights issues, including gender equality, environmental justice, labour rights, and freedom of expression. The monthly events will be open to the public and will provide opportunities for engagement and dialogue with experts and policymakers.

To register for this and the upcoming events, please visit: https://bit.ly/41R1orX 

Media is invited to attend:

28 April 2023, at 19:00, at the Ilia Chavchavadze Literary‐Memorial Museum, 7 Ivane Javakhishvili St, Tbilisi

Media contacts:

• Sophie Tchitchinadze, UNDP, +995 599 196907, sophie.tchitchinadze@undp.org
• Teiko Kandelaki, UNDP, +995 599 103525, tinatin.kandelaki@undp.org
• Tamar Mikadze, European Union Delegation to Georgia, +995 32 2364364, tamriko.mikadze@eeas.europa.eu