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1 Contents 1.

The Principle of Justice of the Criminal Code .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.

Independent, Accountable and Transparent Justice System .............................................................................................................................................. 7 3.
Prosecutor’s Office ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.

Activities of Law Enforcement Agencies .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.
The Penitentiary System .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 6.

Torture and Other Forms of Ill-treatment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22 7.
Human Trafficking ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 8.

Right to Privacy .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 9.
Freedom of Expression ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 10.

Freedoms of Assembly and Association .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33 11.
Protection of National and Ethnic Minorities………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 12.

Freedom of Religion and the Protection of Religious Minorities .................................................................................................................................. 37 13.
Protection of Child Rights ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 14.

Gender Equality: Empowerment of Women and the Fight Against Domestic Violence ............................................................................................. 55 15.
Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) ................................................................................................................................................................ 75 16.

Rights of Refugees ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77 17.
Rights of Ecological Migrants .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 18.

Human Rights and Repatriation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 79 19.
Protection of the Rights of Residents Living Near Borders of Occupied Territories.................................................................................................... 80 20.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................. 83 21.
Rights to Work ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88 2 22.

Right to Property .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92 23.
Human Rights and the Environment .............................................................................................................................................................................. 93 24.

Human Rights: Training Programs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 95 25.
Other Issues: Improvement of the National Action Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 98 3 List of Abbreviations CEC EMIS EIEC Geostat HCoJ LEPL MES MFA MoC MoD MoE MoESD MoF MoIA MoJ MoLHSA MRA MRDI NCDC PPTC SMR TPDC Central Election Commission of Georgia Education Management Information System Center of Environmental Information and Education National Statistic Office of Georgia High Council of Justice of Georgia Legal Entity of Public Law Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Corrections of Georgia Ministry of Defence of Georgia Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Ministry of Finance of Georgia Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia Ministry of Justice of Georgia Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons From the Occupied Territories, Accommodation and Refugees of Georgia Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure National Center for Disease Control and Public Health Penitentiary and Probation Training Centre of the Ministry of Corrections Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality National Center for Teacher Professional Development 4 1.
The Principle of Justice of the Criminal Code Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 1. review of the 1.1. initiation of 1.1.1. promotion of the adversarial Ministry of 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative criminal code and necessary legislative principle and the right to counsel Justice (MoJ); changes promotion of the reforms in the principle of Criminal Procedure equality of arms Code Main Prosecutor’s Office; Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) 1.1.2. reform of plea bargaining Criminal Justice 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative Reform Council changes 1.1.3. jury trial reform; in Criminal Justice 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative particular, the rules on jury trial Reform Council changes coverage 1.1.4. improvement of the rights of Criminal Justice 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative victims Reform Council changes 1.1.5. protection of the right to MoJ; MoIA; in Initiation of relevant legislative privacy and the raising of standards cooperation changes with the High Council of Justice of Georgia (HCoJ) 1.2. initiation of 1.2.1. draft amendments for MoJ; Main 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative legislative changes ‘General Part’ of the Code for the purposes of Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA changes 5 liberalizing the 1.2.2. draft amendments for ‘Private MoJ; Main 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative Criminal Code, Part’ of the Code formulating clear and ascertainable norms, and extending the discretion of judges Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA changes 1.3. thorough 1.3.1. systematic overhaul of the MoJ; Main 2014-2015 Conclusion of close examinations of examination of the Code of Administrative Offences; Prosecutor’s the Code of Administrative Offences Code of reform of rules on administrative Office; MoIA of Georgia; the annual report of the Administrative detention in accordance with Offences of Georgia standards of fair trials Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsman) 1.4. improvement of 1.4.1. analysis of the role of the MoJ; MoIA; in 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant research, the the protection of judge in the substantive and cooperation results of which are freely accessible human rights in the procedural laws of the Criminal with HCoJ to the public criminal justice system through the Code, and in accordance with the norms on administrative offences, enhancement of the with the object of securing and role of the judge maintaining high standards of human rights protection, as well as preventing and providing necessary redress for any violations of such rights 1.4.2. on the basis of findings MoJ; in 2015 Initiation of relevant legislative stipulated in clause 1.4.1.
(above), cooperation changes the drafting of legislative proposals with HCoJ for presentation to the relevant legislative body 6 2.
Independent, Accountable and Transparent Justice System Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 2. improvement of 2.1. promotion of 2.1.1. initiation of legislative MoJ; Ministry 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative right of fair trial the idea of greater changes on the rules governing the of Finance changes independence of the selection of personnel for the (MoF); in judiciary and accordingly, judiciary; formulation of criteria for cooperation the monitoring and assessment of with HCoJ compliance with individual judges appointed for a 3- right of fair trial year term, prior to an indefinite principles appointment; establishment of substantive independence through the guarantee of a judiciary that is free from any outside interference; introduction of objective criteria for the random distribution of cases; overall maximization of the level of transparency of the High Council of Justice of Georgia 2.1.2. provision of an adequate level of remuneration for magistrates and the establishment of a system of social protection for individual judges 7 2.2. improvement of 2.2.1. preparation and submission of MoJ; in 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative the system of legislative changes in redefining cooperation changes accountability of and increasing the overall judges, through transparency of disciplinary with HCoJ and the Disciplinary support of the proceedings; optimization of the Panel of the principles of various stages of litigation Judges of fairness, objectivity and personal independence of judges Common Court 2.3. improvement of 2.3.1. preparation and presentation MoJ; in 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative the transparency of of proposals for the purposes of cooperation changes the judicial system, improving the legislative base for with HCoJ through the fair regulating the publicity of judicial balancing of public acts and judicial interests 2.4. strengthening 2.4.1. technical and financial MoF; in 2014-2015 Provision of adequate resources to the qualifications of support of the High School of cooperation the High School of Justice of Georgia judges Justice of Georgia, in the with the High for the preparation of magistrates and preparation and enhancement of School of the qualifications of judges, through Justice of the initiation of continuous training programs to regularly strengthen the provision of continuous training Georgia their qualifications programs; consistent protection of human rights and the meeting of international standards in the criminal justice sphere 8 3.
Prosecutor’s Office Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 3. a fair, 3.1. formulation of a 3.1.1. coordination of the objective Office of the 2014-2015 • Preparation of relevant research transparent and criminal justice to formulate a criminal justice Chief effective policy that is policy (for the Prosecutor’s Office), Prosecutor of and analyses • Preparation of relevant Prosecutor’s Office, oriented on reactive and preventative against with the cooperation of other law enforcement agencies and in human rights crime consideration of judicial practices Georgia; MoIA recommendations • Number of meetings of the group of criminologists and the legislative base; full participation of the public sector 3.2. reform of the 3.2.1. review of the regulatory bases Office of the 2014 • Preparation of relevant existing system of and practices of the existing system Chief recommendations internal controls at the Prosecutor’s of internal controls; formulation of guiding principles of the reforms; Prosecutor of Georgia Office, to ensure the preparation of documentation for effectiveness and internal policy and legislative • Preparation of relevant legislative changes • Parliamentary Report of the Public Defender of Georgia independence of the changes internal system 3.3. strengthening 3.3.1. selection, preservation and Office of the 2014-2015 the qualifications of professional advancement of Chief prosecutors and the qualified personnel introduction of international forms of work practices Prosecutor of Georgia • Establishment of employment standards for the Prosecutor’s Office • Review of assessment criteria for the selection process • Review of procedural framework in the offering of positions • Creation of a system of oaths 9 3.4. enhancement of 3.4.1. development of a Prosecutor’s Office of the 2014-2015 the transparency and accountability Office oriented on the public Chief Prosecutor of of the Prosecutor’s 3.4.2. review of existing criminal Georgia • Determination of training needs • Formulation
 and approval of a strategy and action plan on public relations • Number of completed public Office cases relating to human rights projects violations and the publication of reports 3.4.3. engagement of local councils and encouragement of frequent meetings • Number of events held to raise the awareness of the public • Number of actions taken by the Witnesses and Victims Coordinators Service • Number of local council meetings • Parliamentary Report of the Public Defender of Georgia • Number of briefings held 3.5. modification of 3.5.1. management of staff to ensure Office of the 2014-2015 Equipping the various organs of the the organizational effectiveness and high quality of Chief structure of the performance Prosecutor’s Office Prosecutor of Georgia 3.6. establishment 3.6.1. review of legislative basis for Office of the 2014-2015 and use of the establishment and use of Chief Prosecutor’s Office with an appropriate number of qualified personnel • Statistics on the use of preventive measures other than detention and preventive measures preventive measures other than Prosecutor of bail other than detention and bail; drafting of Georgia • Parliamentary Report of the Public detention and bail proposals and preparation of Defender of Georgia documentation on subsequent policy 3.7.
Expansion of 3.7.1. active employment of Office of the 2014-2015 Statistics on the increased use of non-traditional discretionary powers Chief discretionary powers 10 forms of restorative justice by the prosecution in criminal proceedings and their transparent application Prosecutor of Georgia; in cooperation with the MoJ Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 4.
Activities of Law Enforcement Agencies 4. improvement of standards of 4.1. development of human resources capabilities of the police force investigation and through extensive through basic, as well as crime prevention training programs specialized, tactical and in the police focused on human investigative training courses 4.1.1. improvement of investigative MoIA 2014-2015 • Number of the trainings carried out • Number of trained personnel system rights protection 4.1.2. training of MoIA staff on MoIA 2014-2015 Number of the trainings carried out human trafficking and migration issues 4.1.3. training of MoIA staff on the MoIA 2014-2015 • Addition of new components in appropriate treatment of minors and related legal and psychological issues 4.1.4. improvement of human rights MoIA 2014-2015 protection in temporary detention isolators (TDIs), through staff training programs; designing a new curriculum and specialized training the training programs at the MoIA Police Academy • Number of trained personnel • Establishment of new standards of operation at TDIs • Number of trained personnel, nationwide 11 4.2. balancing of 4.2.1. informing detainees of their MoIA 2014-2015 • Reduction of the number of courses human rights and social issues rights through the use of printed material 4.2.2. reform of existing system of MoIA; Office of 2014-2015 controls for MoIA staff to improve (investigative and preventative) the Chief Prosecutor of operational standards and ensure Georgia the effectiveness and independence of current mechanisms complaints to the Public Defender and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor; acknowledgment of such complaints • Annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender • Determination of relevant needs • Preparation of relevant recommendations • Consideration of similar experiences in other countries • Initiation of relevant legislative changes 4.2.3. review of Standard Operating MoIA; Main 2014-2015 • Formulation of SOPs and Procedures (SOPs) and behavioral Prosecutor’s behavioral code code for TDIs of the MoIA, in the Office • Improvement of operative defense of basic human rights and freedoms and in accordance with international standards; with the cooperation of the Prosecutor’s Office standards 4.2.4. prevention of crime through MoIA; Ministry 2014-2015 Number of schools and pupils raising awareness among minors of Education involved in project and Science of Georgia (MES); Ministry of Sport and 12 Youth Affairs of Georgia 4.2.5. ensuring transparency of MoIA 2014-2015 Information provided via MoIA police activity through continual flow of information to the public via internet, social media, radio and television broadcasts and informative brochures website; broadcasts; brochures 4.3. development of MoIA infrastructure at 4.3.1. development of infrastructure 2014-2015 Improvement of infrastructure in MoIA in TDIs and subsequent TDIs improvement of conditions 4.3.2. development of MoIA MoIA 2014-2015 Refinement of procedures dealing infrastructure in the fight against illegal migration with the deportation of illegal immigrants 5.
The Penitentiary System Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 5.1. reform the penitentiary 5.1.1. holistic review of the laws 5.1.1. consideration of international recommendations and preparation Ministry of Corrections 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative changes system in and internal of documentation for relevant (MoC); accordance with regulations of the legislative changes international penitentiary system standards and the implementation of Criminal Justice Reform Inter- Agency Coordination 13 changes, if necessary Council 5.1.2. evaluation of 5.1.2.1. improvement of internal MoC 2014-2015 administration at the penitentiary administration and management at the penitentiary department • Formulation of SOPs • Strengthening of administration and internal controls mechanisms department 5.1.2.2. review of qualification MoC 2014-2015 • Reviewed qualification requirements and job descriptions requirements and job descriptions of current and future staff members, as well as their certification for staff • Number of certified staff 5.1.2.3. human rights oriented MoC 2014-2015 Number of certified, trained staff training of staff across the penitentiary system, including the administrative, internal controls and management departments 5.1.3. improvement 5.1.3.1. revised classifications of MoC 2014-2015 Percentage of people deprived of standards of penitentiary establishments detention and the conditions for detainees, including of/limited in their liberty across various penitentiary establishments, in accordance with risks and reintegration requirements the specific needs of 5.1.3.2. renovation and MoC 2014-2015 Number of renovated facilities; vulnerable groups maintenance of existing facilities/ such as women, penitentiary establishments annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender minors and persons 5.1.3.3. regular review of the MoC 2014-2015 Provision of adequate nutrition for with disabilities adequate nutrition of prisoners and the raising of standards based
 on such findings prisoners; regular review of nutritional standards 14 5.1.3.4. regular maintenance of MoC 2014-2015 Number of prisoners provided with sanitary facilities to ensure personal hygiene and the provision of basic necessities for prisoners in penitentiary establishments 5.1.3.5. provision of sufficient and MoC 2014-2015 appropriate space/facilities to promote long-term visitations by family members and enhance the likelihood of successful reintegration of prisoners basic necessities (soft inventory) and conditions of sanitary facilities in penitentiary establishments; annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender • Number of long-term visitation spaces provided • Number of prisoners provided with the right of visitation • Reports of the Preventive Mechanism 5.1.3.6. enhancement of MoC 2014-2015 • Number of reception facilities communications procedures with prisoners’ families/other interested individuals provided • Number of people receiving enhanced communications services • Installment of comment boxes at the reception facilities • Inspection of comment boxes and evaluation of comments 5.1.3.7. provision of adequate MoC 2014-2015 • Mortality rates at penitentiary healthcare to all accused and convicted prisoners, in accordance with nationally recognized professional and medical care standards establishments • Examination, testing and treatment rates of infectious diseases (such as HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and hepatitis-C), as well as their transmission rates • Ratio of healthcare professionals to prisoners 15 5.1.3.8. creation of special MoC 2014-2015 • Improvement of the normative and • Rates of uptake and utilization of primary and specialized medical care (referral) conditions for women minors legislative base • Study and evaluation of the infrastructural improvements needed at penitentiary establishments so as to better serve the specific needs of (accused/convicted) women detainees, minors and persons with disabilities •
 Incorporation of evaluations into future infrastructure development projects 5.1.4. rehabilitation 5.1.4.1. creation of special working MoC 2014-2015 • Number of working zones set up and reintegration of spaces and facilities to develop skills prisoners of prisoners and instill a healthy work ethic 5.1.4.2. improvement of the level of MoC 2014-2015 education provided across penitentiary establishments and enhancement of opportunities for prisoners to receive access to a variety of educational and vocational programs across various penitentiary establishments • Number of employed prisoners on state-governed employment contracts • Ongoing educational, professional and vocational courses within penitentiary establishments in line with national standards • Number of prisoners enrolled and certified on such courses 16 5.1.4.3. formulation of effective MoC 2014-2015 Number of prisoners in various rehabilitation and service provision rehabilitation programs programs 5.1.4.4. propagation of ‘individual MoC 2014-2015 Number of prisoners in such pilot sentence planning’ methodology, through a series of pilot schemes schemes 5.1.5. further 5.1.5.1. development of the rules on MoC 2014-2015 • Increased number of Local strengthen parole parole and early release and early release mechanisms Councils for Early Conditional Release; • Establishment of a special council to deal with women prisoners • Number of reviewed, commuted and substituted sentences 5.1.5.2. decision-making of Local MoC 2014-2015 Improvements in quality and Councils for Early Conditional Release, as well as the Standing Commission on the Revocation of Probationary Sentences, to be conducted in consideration of the methodology of individual sentence planning pilot schemes quantity of decisions made in accordance with existing pilot schemes 5.1.6. strengthening 5.1.6.1. raising the awareness of MoC 2014-2015 • Amount of printed material on of procedural and prisoners of their rights to submit legal safeguards
 for grievances in cases of prisoners administrative and disciplinary procedural shortfalls prisoners’ rights and provision of multilingual, informative brochures/leaflets • Number of brochures handed out to prisoners at their request 5.1.6.2. provision of access to MoC 2014-2015 Number of grievance envelopes grievance procedure in the Prison collected 17 Code 5.1.7. effective 5.1.7.1. review of MoC internal MoC 2014-2015 Introduction of new methodologies operation of the controls mechanisms; formulation MoC and its internal and implementation of new controls mechanisms methodologies in future training schemes 5.1.8. establishment 5.1.8.1. creation of a monitoring MoC 2014-2015 • Initiation of relevant legislative of an effective agency comprised of NGO public monitoring representatives mechanism within the MoC 5.2. structural 5.2.1. increasing the 5.2.1.1. development of integrity of the administrative infrastructure probationary capabilities of the system LEPL National 5.2.1.2. development of the Service of Execution probation service structure changes • Establishment of monitoring agency; formulation of methodologies; full training of representatives within the agency 2014 Movement of central offices and Tbilisi Probation Bureau to a new, refurbished site 2014 Development of rehabilitation programs National Probation Agency National Probation Agency of Non-Custodial Sentences and 5.2.1.3. lessening of the burden on National 2014-2015 Average number of probationers per Probation (‘National agency employees Probation Agency’) 5.2.1.4. organization of video- conferencing Probation Agency National Probation Agency agency employee 2014-2015 Expansion and increased provision of video-conferencing services 5.2.1.5. setting up of the limited National 2014-2015 Successful functioning of the limited liberty/halfway house establishment 5.2.1.6. strengthening the Probation Agency National liberty/halfway house establishment 2014-2015 Number of trained agency staff 18
 qualifications of staff members Probation Agency 5.2.2. development of the legislative 5.2.2.1. consideration of international recommendations and MoC; National Probation base preparation of documentation for Agency relevant legislative changes 2014-2015 Preparation and initiation of relevant legislative changes 5.2.3. improvement 5.2.3.1. collation and management National 2014-2015 Percentage of registered probationers of system of supervision of a special electronic database Probation on the database Agency 5.2.3.2. collaboration of agency staff National 2014-2015 Statistics on formulation of with prisoners in the formulation of Probation assessments of risk, requirements and assessments of risks, requirements Agency individual sentence plans 5.2.4. initiation of 5.2.4.1. initiation of various and individual sentence plans rehabilitation programs and increased involvement of the rehabilitation programs for probationers public 5.2.4.2. endorsement of employment opportunities for probationers 5.2.4.3. encouragement of probationers to get involved in various sporting activities 2014-2015 Number of prisoners involved in rehabilitation programs 2014-2015 Number of employed probationers 2014-2015 Number of probationers involved in sporting activities National Probation Agency; non- governmental sector National Probation Agency; public and private sectors National Probation Agency; Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs 19 of Georgia 5.2.4.4. organization of interesting National 2014-2015 Number of probationers involved in and informative cultural events Probation informative cultural events Agency; non- governmental organizations (NGOs) National 5.2.4.5. organization of charity 2014-2015 Number of probationers involved in events and humanitarian activities Probation charitable and humanitarian events 5.2.5. raising public 5.2.5.1. annual report of the awareness on the National Probation Agency activities and projects of the 5.2.5.2. preparation and National Probation
 dissemination of informative Agency; NGOs National Probation Agency National Probation 2014-2015 Adequate level of informative resources available to the public on Agency activities and projects 2014-2015 Adequate level of informative resources available to the public on Agency brochures and television broadcasts Agency; civil Agency activities and projects organizations 5.3. maintenance 5.3.1. formulation of 5.3.1.1. formulation of a uniform LEPL Center 2014 Preparation of relevant of high levels of an single, uniform strategy and action plan, in for Crime documentation human rights strategy for the accordance with recommendations Prevention and protection in the social reintegration / of international organizations social rehabilitation of reintegration/ former prisoners rehabilitation programs of former prisoners Innovative Programs; Penitentiary Department of the MoC; National Probation Agency 20 5.3.2. continuation 5.3.2.1. initial employment within LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of former prisoners involved of the rehabilitation penitentiary establishment prior to for Crime in rehabilitative programs process release; preparation for release Prevention and Innovative Programs; Penitentiary Department of the MoC 5.3.3. improvement 5.3.3.1. creation of rehabilitation LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of former prisoners and their of rehabilitation programs for former prisoners and for Crime family members involved in such programs for former their family members Prevention and rehabilitative programs prisoners and their family members Innovative Programs 5.3.3.2. supporting employment of LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of employed former former prisoners prisoners for Crime Prevention and Innovative Programs 5.3.3.3. supporting involvement of LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of former prisoners and their former prisoners in sporting for Crime family members involved in sporting activities Prevention and activities Innovative Programs; Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of
 Georgia 5.3.3.4. supporting involvement of LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of former prisoners and their former prisoners in cultural and for Crime family members involved in cultural 21 scientific activities/events Prevention and and scientific activities/events Innovative Programs 5.3.3.5. enhancement of LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of re-trained staff qualifications of workers with for Crime former prisoners Prevention and Innovative Programs 5.3.4. professional 5.3.4.1. access to professional LEPL Center 2014-2015 Number of former prisoners training of former prisoners training for former prisoners for Crime Prevention and Innovative Programs; MES undergoing professional training/ education 5.3.5. raising public 5.3.5.1. annual report of LEPL LEPL Center 2014-2015 Adequate level of informative awareness and Center for Crime Prevention and for Crime resources available to the public involvement Innovative Programs Prevention and Innovative Programs 5.3.5.2. preparation of brochures, LEPL Center 2014-2015 Adequate level of informative booklets, leaflets, posters, television for Crime resources available to the public broadcasts and organization of Prevention and informative social campaigns Innovative Programs 6.
Torture and Other Forms of Ill-treatment Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 6. fight against 6.1. improvement of 6.1.1. appropriate measures to be MoJ; MoC; 2014-2015 • Recommendations of UN Treaty torture and other the legislative base adopted in the National Action Plan Main Bodies and the European 22 forms of ill- treatment for the protection of for the Fight Against Ill-treatment Prosecutor’s Committee for the Prevention of accused, convicted Office; MoIA; Torture and detained 6.1.2. reevaluation of the legislative in cooperation • Recommendations of the persons from ill- base and internal policies governing with the Public legislative/regulatory reforms treatment actions taken against the ill- Defender package; guidelines of the Chief treatment of accused, convicted and detained persons, in order to ensure efficiency and accordance with international standards 6.1.3. preparation for legislative changes resulting from analyses of measures taken to reform plea bargaining (1.1.2. above); improvement of internal policies Prosecutor • Public announcements • Reports of National Preventive Mechanism of the Public Defender 6.2. improvement of 6.2.1. improvement of living Government of 2014-2015 Legislative reforms package; living conditions conditions through regular Georgia; MoC; assessments and recommendations of and institutional monitoring and implementation of Ministry of treatment of necessary measures, in accordance Defence (MoD); national and international monitoring mechanisms accused, convicted with international standards and detained persons 6.2.2. creation of an adequate regime and safe environment to conduct rehabilitation and treatment, in accordance with international standards and the express participation of international experts MoIA MoC 2014-2015 Assessments and recommendations of national and international monitoring mechanisms; legislative reforms package; report of the National Preventive Mechanism 23 6.3. internal 6.3.1. improvement of the internal Government of 2014-2015 (inspection) and (inspection) monitoring mechanism Georgia; MoJ; • Changes in regulatory legislation; • Review of administrative external monitoring of accused, convicted and detained MoC; Ministry principles, inspections procedures of living conditions persons, by means of legislative of Labour, and institutional changes and installation of internal Health and treatment of regulations (e.g.
regular inspections, Social Affairs and methods of reporting • Adequate financial provisions • Report of the National Preventive accused, convicted greater independence and the (MoLHSA); Mechanism and detained timely response to grievances and Office of the persons other requests) Personal Data Protection Inspector; MoIA; in cooperation with the Public Defender Government of 2014-2015 6.3.2. enhancement of audio-video Georgia; MoC; monitoring systems in penitentiary Office of the establishments; enhancement of Personal Data technical assistance, the Protection safeguarding and extension of the Inspector; in • Changes in regulatory legislation • Review of administrative principles, inspections procedures and methods of reporting • Adequate financial provisions • Report of the National Preventive period of retention of data, in cooperation Mechanism accordance with international with the Public principles on privacy and data Defender protection 24 6.3.3. strengthening of external Government of 2014-2015 monitoring mechanisms and inter- Georgia; MoJ; agency cooperation to improve the MoC; MoIA; in living conditions and treatment of cooperation • Reports on and responses to monitoring mechanisms • Changes in legislation • Changes to internal policy, set out accused, convicted and detained with the Public in the report of the National persons; this includes the Office of Defender Preventive Mechanism the Public Defender, as well as the National Preventive Mechanism; preparation of documentation and drafting of proposals for changes in regulatory legislation 6.4. refinement of 6.4.1. updating the system of MoIA; 2014-2015 statistical data on admission, registration and Prosecutor’s the ill-treatment of accounting of accused, convicted Office; MoC accused, convicted and detained persons in and detained penitentiary establishments persons, requisite counteractions 6.4.2. generation, finalization and systemization of statistical data, to better analyze ill-treatment growth/reduction rates • Improved accounting system •
 Generated statistical data and its analysis; set out in the report of the National Preventive Mechanism 6.5. continued 6.5.1. recognition of potential MoC; 2014-2015 training of staff and growth capabilities of training Penitentiary • Full mobilization of the PPTC • Consideration of recommendations development of facilities in the prevention of ill- and Probation for increased capabilities of their capabilities to treatment; increasing cooperation Training Centre training facilities, during drafting prevent, redress and between institutions; development of the MoC of the Action Plan investigate cases of of educational standards, resources (PPTC); MoIA torture and other and teaching methods, in Police • Periodic assessment of needs • Changes in/new training programs; forms of ill- accordance with international Academy; Main reports 25 treatment, as well as standards to protect the interests of victims Prosecutor’s Office; MoD; MoJ; Training Center of Justice at MoJ • Number of civil servants that have participated in continued training programs 6.6. conducting of 6.6.1. increased accountability and Government of 2014-2015 • Assessments and recommendations full-scale, impartial, democratic supervision of law Georgia; MoJ; timely and enforcement agencies; creation of a Main meaningful investigations on professional, independent, powerful and trustworthy mechanism to deal Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA; of national and international monitoring mechanisms • Legal/systems research analysis • Changes in legislative and internal reports of torture with cases of offences committed by MoC; MoD; policies and other forms of public prosecutors, police officers administration • Reports of the National Preventive ill-treatment; etc.
; comprehensive, professional, within Mechanism criminal prosecution of offenders; obligatory training for all law penitentiary enforcement representatives on human rights and ethical standards establishments combating impunity 6.6.2. formulation of methods and Main 2014-2015 • Assessments and recommendations in any reported tactical guidelines for the proper Prosecutor’s cases examination of cases of torture and Office; MoC; other forms of ill-treatment, in MoIA light of experiences of the international community of national and international monitoring mechanisms • Methodological and tactical guidelines • Report of the National Preventive Mechanism 6.6.3. prioritization of criminal Main 2014 • Assessments and recommendations prosecution in cases of torture and Prosecutor’s of national and international other forms of ill-treatment, Office through the creation of a corresponding policy in the procedural guidelines for monitoring mechanisms • Public policy agenda • Procedural guidelines for prosecution 26 prosecution • Report of the National Preventive Mechanism 6.7. eradication of torture and other 6.7.1. increased effectiveness of legal assistance provided to victims MoJ; Main Prosecutor’s 2014-2015 • Reports; recommendations • Changes in legislative and internal forms of ill- (as well as consideration of the Office; MoC; policies treatment and the necessary costs of legal aid), MoLHSA; Legal protection and through the financial and technical Aid Service; rehabilitation of support of the free Legal Aid victims Service of the MoC 6.7.2. formulation of rehabilitation programs for victims and their monitoring, to guarantee effectiveness 6.7.3. increased cooperation with NGOs involved in assisting with such rehabilitation programs • List of government programs • Memorandums of cooperation set out in the report of the National Preventive Mechanism • Number of persons benefitting from free legal aid services 6.8. timely and 6.8.1. support of informative All of the above 2014-2015 material reporting campaigns on preventing and named to the public on the eradicating torture and other forms responsible eradication, of ill-treatment prevention and ongoing investigations of cases of torture or other forms of ill- treatment 6.8.2. regular and proactive informing of the public on the course and progress of investigations on cases of torture or other forms of ill-treatment institutions and authorities, as well as any others – who are kindly invited to contribute in the successful • Regular news updates/reports • Campaigns and plans • Reports of media monitoring services • Statistical database • Report of the National Preventive Mechanism 27 accomplishmen t of the measures set out in the Action Plan 7.
Human Trafficking Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 7. combating 7.1. prevention of 7.1.1. raising public awareness on Interagency 2014-2015 • Number of available informative human trafficking human trafficking actions being taken to combat Coordinating materials available human trafficking; conducting of Council for • Development of a unified informative campaigns on the issue Combating informational strategy in the fight Trafficking in Persons against human trafficking • Number of press conferences and participants 7.2. protection of 7.2.1. ensure the effective State Fund for 2014-2015 Number of victims of human victims of human functioning of special shelters Protection and trafficking that have benefitted from trafficking created for victims of human Assistance of the services of Atipfund Georgia trafficking 7.2.2. provision of assistance to victims of human trafficking – (statutory) Victims of Human Trafficking (“Atipfund Georgia”) Atipfund Georgia; 2014-2015 • Number of voluntary returnees out of the number of victims of human voluntary and safe return to their Ministry of trafficking 28 permanent place of residence, as Foreign Affairs • Number of victims of human well as rehabilitation of returnees (MFA); MoIA; trafficking that have been awarded Office of the State Minister if Georgia for Diaspora Issues special residence permits 7.3. systematic 7.3.1. constant exposure of human MoIA; Main 2014-2015 • Number of joint control mobile criminal trafficking offences and the Prosecutor’s groups created prosecution of human trafficking creation of joint control mobile groups, to this end Office offences • Number of inspections, investigations and prosecutions pursued by joint control mobile groups 7.3.2. development of guidelines on Interagency 2014-2015 Drafted and enacted guidelines investigations conducted by law Coordinating enforcement agencies in relation to Council for human trafficking offences, their timely prosecution and treatment of Combating Trafficking in victims of human trafficking Persons; Main Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA 7.3.3. strengthening of MoIA; Main 2014-2015 Number of trained and certified staff qualifications of law enforcement Prosecutor’s agents and representatives, through Office initiation of relevant training programs 7.4. increased 7.4.1. increased cooperation Interagency 2014-2015 cooperation on anti- between the Interagency trafficking issues Coordinating Council for Coordinating Council for Combating Trafficking in Persons Combating • Number of joint projects • Number of signed memorandums of cooperation 29 and the general public, as well as Trafficking in international and non- Persons governmental organizations; establishment/renewal of memorandums of cooperation 7.4.2. increased intergovernmental MoJ; Main 2014-2015 • Number of intergovernmental and transnational cooperation, Prosecutor’s meetings held especially with partner and border Office; MoIA; • Number of agreements signed nations; launching of negotiations MFA 8.
Right to Privacy Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 8. high standards 8.1. development of 8.1.1. initiation of legislative Government of 2014-2015 First phase indicator of the visa of protection of the legislative base, changes, in order to bring personal Georgia; MoIA; liberation action plan (relating to the right to to be in accordance data protection in line with privacy with international international and European Office of the Personal Data personal data protection) assessed as completed by the EU Evaluation and European standards; involvement of the Protection Mission standards Government and Parliament of Inspector Georgia, as well as NGOs 8.1.2. full enactment of the Law of Office of the 2014 Enactment of the Law of Georgia on Georgia on Personal Data Personal Data Personal Data Protection 2014 Protection 2014 (“Data Protection Protection Law”) 8.2. correct practical 8.2.1. development of internal Inspector; Government of Georgia Various 2014 Existence of internal policies and implementation of policies and norms for the smooth ministries of norms legislation and implementation of the Data Georgia; Office 30 exhibition of better Protection Law practices in the course of protecting of the Personal Data Protection Inspector and processing 8.2.2. preparation of official Office of the 2014 Preparation of official commentaries personal data, with commentaries on the Data Personal Data on the Law of Georgia on Personal the overarching aim Protection Law, to ensure the Protection Data Protection 2014 of protecting the correct practical application of its Inspector right to privacy provisions and the formulation of a unified approach to implementation 8.2.3. raising the level of independence of the Personal Data Government of Georgia; MFA Protection Inspector; strengthening the supervisory authority for the protection of personal data; provision of adequate funding 2014-2015 Provision of necessary funding 8.2.54. formulation of guidelines Office of the 2014-2015 Formulation of guidelines and and recommendations regarding Personal Data recommendations the protection of personal data Protection Inspector 8.2.65. organization of training Government of 2014-2015 programs in relation to privacy and Georgia; Office • Number of consultations with public sector representatives personal data protection rights and of the Personal • Number of trainings held; number issues, for employees of all public Data Protection of trained staff institutions Inspector 8.3. raising public 8.3.1. organization and Office of the 2014-2015 Number of events held awareness on the coordination of events and Personal Data right to privacy and meetings, aimed at providing Protection personal data information to particular target Inspector 31 protection groups 8.3.2. preparation and Office of the 2014-2015 Assessments of the level of public dissemination of informative Personal Data awareness, according to various social brochures, television broadcasts and other resources Protection Inspector studies and questionnaires 9.
Freedom of Expression Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 9. protection of 9.1. limitation and 9.1.1. swift and effective Main 2014-2015 Report of the Public Defender; the freedom of prevention of investigations by the investigative Prosecutor’s expression interference in the professional authorities into any alleged interferences in the professional Office; MoIA statistics provided by law enforcement agencies activities of journalists activities of journalists 9.1.2. appropriate classification of crimes by the Prosecutor’s Office in relation to confirmed incidents 9.1.3. generation of statistics by investigative authorities based on confirmed incidents and the resolution of such incidents 32 9.2. identification 9.2.1. identification of existing MoJ; 2014-2015 Initiation of prepared draft bill and elimination of legislative gaps and ambiguities Government of current legislative relating to the freedom of Georgia; ambiguities, in expression; review of the notion of Ministry of relation to freedom ‘interference’ in the professional Economy and of expression activities of journalists, if necessary; Sustainable preparation of recommendations Development and reform projects relating to (MoESD) internal regulations of digital broadcasting, if necessary 9.3. provision of 9.3.1. initiation of relevant MoJ 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative access to information legislative changes in order to raise changes public awareness Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 10. ensure high 10.1. development 10.1.1. in accordance with the MoJ; 2014-2015 Initiation of prepared draft bill 10.
Freedoms of Assembly and Association standards of of the legislative recommendations of the Venice Government of protection for the base for the Commission, the Constitutional Georgia; MoIA freedoms of assembly and association freedoms of assembly and association in Court of Georgia, the European Court of Human Rights, as well as the Public Defender of Georgia, the accordance with preparation of a legislative reforms international package in relation to the freedoms standards of assembly and association, for presentation to the Parliament of 33 Georgia 10.2. prevention and 10.2.1. prevention and provision of MoIA 2014-2015 Details from completed studies provision of legal legal redress in cases of violations of redress in cases of violations of the the freedoms of assembly and association, through better freedoms of assembly and association preparation of various law enforcement divisions in dealing with mass demonstrations/crowd control 10.2.2. development of SOPs for the MoIA 2014-2015 Prepared documents/instructions relevant sub-divisions of the MoIA 10.2.3. consideration of the MoIA 2014-2015 Prepared normative and legislative experiences of European and international communities in the manifestation of the freedoms of assembly and association changes 10.2.4. integration of the above MoIA 2014-2015 Number of trainings held subject matter into the various training programs at MoIA Academy 11.
Protection of National and Ethnic Minorities Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 11. full 11.1. effective 11.1.1. initiation of an all- Government of 2014 Enacted legislative act integration, defense of national encompassing law to guarantee Georgia preservation of and ethnic equal rights and eradicate any cultural identity minorities against forms of discriminatory treatment 34 and defense discriminatory against national and ethnic against treatment minorities discriminatory treatment of national and ethnic minorities 11.1.2. raising public awareness on the rights of national and ethnic Training Center of Justice at 2014-2015 Number of training/seminars held and the number of participants minorities, as well as anti- MoJ discrimination legislation 11.1.3. raising the awareness of MoIA; MoIA 2014-2015 Number of training/seminars held and MoIA staff and participants in the Academy training programs at MoIA Academy, about the rights of national and ethnic minorities the number of participants; curriculum and lecturing hours 11.2. full social 11.2.1. ensure teaching of the MES; Office of 2014-2015 Number of Georgian language lessons; integration of official state language in all the State course curricula; number of qualified national and ethnic secondary and higher education Minister of minorities and institutions; creation of special Georgia for teachers; level of education of students; availability of relevant encouragement of language courses for adults Reconciliation courses in higher education their greater involvement in decision-making processes institutions; number of qualified participants of special courses and Civic Equality (SMR); Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia 11.2.2. provision of preschool, MES; SMR; 2014-2015 Formulation and execution of primary and secondary education Ministry of for representatives of national and Sport and ethnic minorities, as well as access Youth Affairs academic programs; number of institutions introducing such programs; number of
 textbooks to non-formal education of Georgia available; number of certified teachers 11.2.3. availability and provision of MES 2014-2015 Formulation of course curricula; higher education for number of institutions adopting new 35 representatives of national and ethnic minorities curricula; number of students in receipt of grants; number of students 11.2.4. promotion of greater access to media and information in various SMR; Ministry of Culture and 2014-2015 national and ethnic minority languages Monument Protection of Georgia 11.3. ensure civic 11.3.1. promotion of a framework SMR 2014-2015 Formulation of a new strategy and participation of convention on the protection of national and ethnic minorities national and ethnic minorities; acquaintance with the national strategy on dealing with national and ethnic minorities action plan document; number of meetings held 11.3.2. training of local self- SMR 2014-2015 Number of training held; number of government representatives of the regions inhabited by national and ethnic minorities, on tolerance and human rights issues trained personnel 11.4. promotion of 11.4.1. improvement of Ministry of 2014-2015 Number of completed projects; social and regional infrastructure in regions inhabited Regional rebuilding and improvement of integration of by national and ethnic minorities Development infrastructure national and ethnic minorities and Infrastructure (MRDI); international organizations and funds 11.4.2. promotion of professional MRDI; MoESD; 2014-2015 Number of completed projects; training and employment MES; Ministry number of participants in training 36 opportunities available to of Sport and programs representatives of national and Youth Affairs ethnic minorities of Georgia 11.5. preservation of 11.5.1. preservation of the cultural Ministry of 2014-2015 Number of completed projects the cultural identity identity of national and ethnic of national and minorities ethnic minorities Culture and Monument Protection of
 Georgia; SMR; Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia 11.5.2. preservation of the cultural Ministry of 2014-2015 Restoration of monuments heritage of national and ethnic minorities, in accordance with Georgian legislation Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 12.
Freedom of Religion and the Protection of Religious Minorities Body 12. fostering 12.1. establishment 12.1.1. guarantee of an equal rights Government of 2014 Enacted legislative act religious of legislative standpoint for all religious minority Georgia tolerance and the guarantees against groups; initiation of the Law of inadmissibility of the discrimination Georgia on the Elimination of All discrimination on of religious groups Forms of Discrimination religious grounds 12.1.2. consideration of legal and LEPL State 2014 Preparation of relevant regulatory guidelines for the construction of religious Agency on Religious recommendations 37 buildings/places of worship, in line Affairs; with international best practices; National drafting of relevant recommendations Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force 12.2. prevention and 12.2.1. appropriate classification of MoIA; 2014-2015 Reports of the Public Defender effective crimes by the Prosecutor’s Office in Prosecutor’s investigation of relation to offences committed Office crimes motivated by religious hatred/ based on religious grounds; conducting of swift and effective intolerance investigations 12.2.2. identification of existing LEPL State Initiation of relevant legislative legislative gaps and ambiguities and Agency on changes initiation of subsequent legislative Religious changes Affairs 12.2.3. continued training of staff at MoIA; Main 2014-2015 Number of trained personnel the MoIA and the Main Prosecutor’s Prosecutor’s Office, in order to Office enhance their qualifications and capabilities, in conducting investigations into discriminatory offences 12.2.4. defense of public religious MoIA 2014-2015 Relevant assessments by the Public worship, if necessary Defender 12.3. reinforcing the 12.3.1. raising awareness of civil LEPL State 2014-2015 Number of trainings held principle of servants, in relation to issues of Agency on secularism in civil secularism and religious neutrality Religious service Affairs 38 12.4. compensation 12.4.1. determination and partial
 Government of 2014 Adequate compensation received by for damages caused compensation for damages caused Georgia; LEPL religious organizations to religious to religious organizations; to be State Agency organizations evaluated by the State Agency on on Religious Religious Affairs Affairs; National Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force 12.4.2. impartial consideration by Ministry of 2014-2015 Report of LEPL State Agency on the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of the Culture and Monument necessity to maintain and restore Protection of the religious buildings/places of Georgia; LEPL worship of all religious organizations State Agency on Religious Affairs Religious Affairs; relevant assessments by the Public Defender 12.4.3. conducting of detailed LEPL State 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant investigations and historical studies, Agency on recommendations in relation to ownership rights of Religious particular religious establishments Affairs; Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia LEPL State Agency on Religious 12.4.4. preparation of relevant regulatory guidelines on the licensing, registration and 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant recommendations; initiation of relevant legislative changes 39 restoration of certain religious establishments; declaration of a Affairs; National moratorium until such guidelines Human Rights have been formulated Inter-Agency Task Force 12.5. promotion of 12.5.1. streamlining the rules of MES; LEPL 2014-2015 Adoption of amendments to the rules religious equality textbooks approval procedures, State Agency of textbooks approval procedure through the through incorporation of the on Religious education system following statements into textbooks: “The contents of this textbook take into account the diversity of the students in Georgia, Affairs in terms of their race, colour, language, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political or other views, national, ethnic, and social affiliation, property, social status or
 residence, etc.”; “This textbook promotes the development of non-stereotypical ways of thinking and diverse perspectives among students” 12.5.2. development of high MES 2014-2015 Incorporation of relevant standards standards in the administrative guidelines for school principals, for the management of diversity and the rendering of an inclusive intercultural education into the administrative guidelines 40 12.5.3. incorporation of special MES; LEPL 2014-2015 Relevant components included in the components into development State Agency professional development programs for programs for teachers, about the on Religious teachers correct methods and strategies for Affairs rendering inclusive, intercultural and interreligious forms of education 12.6. raising public 12.6.1. formulation and conducting MRDI; MoJ; 2014-2015 awareness and levels of informative campaigns, aimed at LEPL State of tolerance raising public awareness and levels Agency on of tolerance towards other religions Religious Affairs; MES 13.
Protection of Child Rights Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Body Timeframe Indicator 13.1 13.1.1. initialization 13.1.1.1. establishment of a working Office of the 2014-2015 • Establishment of the working strengthening the of the coordinating group dedicated to the monitoring Prime monitoring and mechanism and coordination of child rights by Minister; group/coordinating mechanism • Determination of the functions and coordinating mechanism for child rights the Parliament of Georgia National powers of the working Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force group/coordinating mechanism • Quarterly meetings held • Monitoring of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, by the working group/coordinating mechanism 13.1.1.2. incorporation of the ‘best Child Rights 2014-2015 Incorporation of the ‘best interests of interests of the child’ principle in all Council government programs, in the the child’ principle in all government programs and strategic plans of action 41 determination of policy, as well as any legislative or administrative processes and strategies 13.1.2.
13.1.2.1. enhancement of Public 2014-2015 strengthening the monitoring abilities of the Public Defender; monitoring Defender and NGOs mechanism for the protection of child rights governmental and non- governmental organs; MoLHSA • Formulation of monitoring guidelines for child rights • Strengthening of human resources at the Center for Children at the Office of the Public Defender • Increased professional competencies of the Center for Children at the Office of the Public Defender, as well as relevant NGOs • ; nNumber of trained personnel • Regular monitoring of child services and correctional institutions 13.1.2.2. review of the ratification MFA; 2014 Preparation of analyses by relevant process of the third Optional Parliament of institutions working on ratification Protocol to the Convention of the Georgia Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure 13.1.2.3. review of the ratification MFA; 2014-2015 Preparation of analyses by relevant process of the International Parliament of institutions working on ratification Convention on the Protection of All Georgia Migrant Workers and Members of their Families 13.1.2.4. review of the ratification MFA; 2014-2015 Preparation of analyses by relevant process of the International Parliament of institutions working on ratification Convention for the Protection of All Georgia Persons from Enforced 42 Disappearance 13.2.
13.2.1. improvement 13.2.1.1. initiation of relevant MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative strengthening the of the legislative legislative changes and MES; MoIA; changes; enacted legislative acts; base system of protection and assistance for children improvement of the normative base for the elimination of violence Ministry of Sport and implementation by relevant public institutions against children Youth Affairs of Georgia 13.2.1.2. improving the regulatory, MoLHSA 2014 • Adoption of new standards of foster normative base for foster care and reintegration, in order to decrease the number of children entering state care care • Improvement of normative base for foster care and reintegration 13.2.1.3. harmonizing the exchange MoLHSA; 2014 Availability and access to government of information and methodologies, MoC; MES; information for interested child care between various child care MoIA institutions, within the bounds of data institutions protection laws 13.2.2.
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Conducting of training MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Institutionalization and incorporation strengthening programs on the protection of child MES; MoIA of child rights protection issues into human resources rights for various professional and institutional groups (i.e.

prosecutors, teachers, competencies of the advocates, medical staff, social child protection workers, school administrators, system child protection officers, etc.)
training and educational programs for professionals 13.2.2.2. training of professionals in MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Institutionalization and incorporation the biological, psychological, social MES; MoIA of biological, psychological, social and and legal issues relating to child protection procedures (referrals) legal issues relating to child protection procedures into the training and education programs of professionals 43 13.2.2.3. incorporation of issues, MoLHSA; 2015 Incorporation of child protection relating to the protection of MES; MoIA issues into the training programs of children against abuse, into the training programs and qualification requirements for professionals 13.2.2.4. improvement of the MoLHSA; 2014-2015 response mechanism for reported MES; MoIA cases of child abuse professionals • Fast and adequate response to reported cases of violence • Existence of guidelines, for relevant public bodies, for recording reported cases of child abuse 13.2.2.5. creation of mechanisms for MoLHSA 2014 • Creation and approval of child assessments and referrals for social services agencies mechanisms • Notification of social workers, by social services agencies, of reported cases of child abuse or neglect 13.2.3. improvement 13.2.3.1. development of support MoLHSA 2014-2015 Existence of child support centers in of services for structures for victims of child abuse; every region; incorporation of costs vulnerable children broadening of consultations and into state budget rehabilitation services; greater access to non-formal education 13.2.3.2. activation of a hotline MoLHSA 2015 Establishment of a free and well 13.2.3.3. improvement of services MoLHSA; 2014-2015 recognized, 24-hour child support hotline • Launching of Tbilisi and Kutaisi for children living and working on MES; Ministry Day Care Centers the streets of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia • Formulation of government action plans for the opening of additional day care centers, in the other major cities of Georgia; adequate funding 44 ensured by state budget •
 Access to Youth Centers and housing services 13.2.3.4. provision of services for MoLHSA; 2015 Formulation, approval and piloting of young people in state care 13.2.3.5. improvement of early learning and day care center services for children with disabilities Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia MoLHSA 2014-2015 service provision plans for young people in state care; adequate funding through state budget • Number of beneficiaries of the services; number of children in receipt of government grants • Number of day care and early learning centers in various locations 13.2.3.6. provision of home care MoLHSA 2015 Formulation of action plan for services for children with disabilities enhancement of home care services; adequate funding through state budget 13.2.4. improvement 13.2.4.1. creation of a database for MoLHSA 2014-2015 Creation and regular updating of of information beneficiaries of various services beneficiaries database management systems 13.2.4.2. creation and regular MoLHSA 2014-2015 Creation of child services database updating of a database of existing child services in the country 13.2.4.3. development of a mobile State Services 2014-2015 • Formulation of a temporary registration system for vulnerable Development registration procedure for children children, in particular those children who are living and working on the streets Agency; MoLHSA living and working in the streets • Activation of mobile registration centers 13.2.5. raising of 13.2.5.1. formulation of informative MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Launching of mass media campaigns public awareness campaigns in order to raise public MES; MoIA to overcome stigmas towards children 45 awareness on the following issues: improvement of attitudes towards children with disabilities, elimination of violence against and between children, changes in approach towards children living and working on the streets, etc.
with disabilities and children living and working on the streets; as well as to change attitudes towards issues relating to violence against and between children 13.2.5.2. integration of issues MES; Ministry 2015 Formulation of preschool, primary and relating to violence against the child of Sport and secondary school curricula, into preschool, primary and Youth Affairs incorporating issues of violence secondary educational programs; of Georgia access to non-formal education programs against the child; integration into relevant educational programs; creation and implementation of non- formal education programs 13.3. eradication 13.3.1. improvement 13.3.1.1.development of a targeted MoLHSA 2014 Review of the rules of distribution of of child poverty of the social security system of social assistance, to better system for children reflect social needs 13.4. support of 13.4.1. decrease 13.4.1.1. renewal of the system of MoLHSA; State 2014-2015 children’s right to child and maternal registration of births and deaths; Services social assistance; particular regard paid to the needs of families with children living below the poverty line • Preparation of regulatory reforms package for updating system of health deaths through improvement of the child and Development registration of births and deaths improvement of the maternal health management quality of perinatal information system services Agency; National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC); National • Updating of registration documentation and statistical reporting requirements for relevant institutions 46 Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) MoLHSA 2014-2015 New licensing requirements for maternity hospitals (determining levels of perinatal care) Updating of transfer system and increased accountability 13.4.1.2. establishment of a new grading system for state maternity hospitals and their comparative classification; establishment of new guidelines for transferring mothers and newborn babies in between these hospitals 13.4.1.3. creation of
 regulatory MoLHSA 2014-2015 Creation of a regulatory mechanism mechanism for the accreditation process of perinatal services; introduction of voluntary accreditation for the accreditation process of perinatal services 13.4.1.4. creation of mechanism for MoLHSA 2014-2015 • Regulations for the mechanism the preparation and professional development of ante- and perinatal care givers 13.4.2. improvement 13.4.2.1. increasing the capabilities MoLHSA; 2014-2015 of primary of primary care givers, especially in NCDC healthcare services the monitoring of growth and for children development of children between the ages of 0-6 13.4.2.2. support and development MoLHSA 2014-2015 of child mental health services have been formulated and initiated • Number of trained professionals (gynecologists, neonatologists); percentage of trained perinatal care givers • Improvement of monitoring systems and instruments for primary care givers • Number of trained professionals; percentage distributed between major cities and towns • Development of protocols, standards and monitoring 47 13.4.2.3. reduction of malnutrition MoLHSA; 2014-2015 through greater access to fortified NCDC food products mechanisms for child mental health services • Increasing geographical coverage of child mental health services • Mandatory flour fortification law has been drafted and enacted, in consideration of the assessments conducted by relevant bodies • Raising public awareness on the benefits of fortified food products, in particular iodized salt and fortified bread flour • Greater awareness of the public on staple food fortification and the necessary supplementation of micronutrients to children aged 6- 24 months in particular 13.4.3. improvement 13.4.3.1. incorporation of HIV/Aids MoLHSA; MES 2014-2015 • Incorporation of HIV/Aids issues of services for the issues into the national school prevention of curriculum and the equipping of HIV/Aids teachers with textbooks and study aids 13.4.3.2. strengthening the
 roles of NGOs in the provision of services, especially to high-risk adolescents, in the prevention of HIV/Aids; removal of existing regulatory barriers into the national school curriculum • Number and percentage of teachers trained in dealing with HIV/Aids issues nationwide • Initiation of legislative changes with regard to provision of confidential counselling and testing services on HIV/Aids related matters to children from the age of 14 • Initiation of relevant legislative 48 13.4.4.
13.4.4.1. improved access to sports Ministry of 2014-2015 improvements to halls, stadiums and gyms for Sport and changes for the removal of barriers to voluntary consultations and testing, especially for high-risk groups in the population (including high-risk adolescents) • Number of children involved in sports and physical programs the provision of children with poor health/fitness Youth Affairs seeking to raise health/fitness levels; sports services and those in need of rehabilitation of Georgia statistical indicators of achieved results 13.5.
13.5.1. development 13.5.1.1. enactment of the juvenile MoJ 2014-2015 • Preparation of the Juvenile Justice development of of the legislative justice code the juvenile base of the juvenile justice system justice system, with particular regard to: children who come into conflict with Code (2014) • Completion of legislative procedures for enactment (2015) • Enactment of the Juvenile Justice Code (2015) 13.5.1.2. review of civil and Criminal 2014-2015 • Review of civil and administrative the law, child administrative regulatory Justice Reform regulatory legislation and witnesses, child legislation; development in Council identification of shortcomings in victims, and accordance with international children who take standards of child rights protection, part in civil and if necessary administrative proceedings child rights protection • Amendments to primary and secondary legislation relating to civil administrative violations 13.5.2.
13.5.2.1. specialization of MoIA; Main 2014-2015 • Formulation of system strengthening professionals (criminal, civil and Prosecutor’s specialization plans (2014) human resources administrative judges, prosecutors, Office; Legal • Formulation of job descriptions for and institutional advocates and police officers), Aid Service authority of the operating within the juvenile justice specialized professionals • Appointment of specialized 49 juvenile justice system system professionals in judicial courts, the Prosecutor’s Office, MoIA and the Legal Aid Service • Number of specialized professionals 13.5.2.2. creation of a child Main 2014-2015 Development of the concept of orientated environment Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA 13.5.2.3. increasing the capabilities MoJ; MoIA; 2014-2015 of specialized professionals Main Prosecutor’s Office 13.5.2.4. development of a child MoJ; MoIA; 2014-2015 orientated approach within the Main criminal justice system Prosecutor’s Office establishing child orientated environments • Preparation of educational resources for specialized detectives, prosecutors, judges and advocates (2014) • Incorporation of educational resources into the training programs at the Training Center of Justice, High School of Justice, as well as the MoIA Police Academy (2014) • 100% of specialized professionals undergoing specially prepared training courses (2015) • Development of a child orientated approach during both investigative and legal proceedings • Development of the questioning methodology of child victims and child witnesses • Development of a child orientated approach during civil litigation procedures 50 13.5.3.
13.5.3.1. establishment of a Main Formulation of relevant statistical establishment of a comprehensive data collection Prosecutor’s models and indicators and comprehensive data system, to record children entering Office; MoIA; incorporation into the databases of the collection system on the criminal justice system children in contact with the law MoC; MES; MoLHSA; judicial courts 13.5.4. juvenile 13.5.4.1. strengthening of Main crime prevention interagency mechanisms for juvenile crime prevention Prosecutor’s Office; MoIA; MoC; MES; MoLHSA 13.5.5.
13.5.5.1. strengthening of MoJ; MoC; 2014-2015 encouragement of deterrence and mediation programs Main principles of liberal justice Prosecutor’s Office MoIA, MoC, Prosecutor’s Office, MES and MoLHSA; integration and synchronization of information systems • Confirmation of action plan for juvenile crime prevention (2014) • Interagency cooperation between the justice, social security and education sectors (2014) • Determination of duties and functions of interagency group members (2014) • Specification of referral criteria for children with serious behavioral problems and children under the age of criminal responsibility; confirmation by relevant public authorities (i.e.
MES, Social Service Agency, MoIA, Prosecutor’s Office) • Deterrence indicators for children committing severe and less severe offences • Strengthening of the coordinating mechanism for deterrence and mediation programs • Development of deterrence 51 13.5.5.2. development of high Government of 2014 Establishment of high service concepts up to judicial level (2014) and initiation of relevant legislative changes in this regard (2015) standards of service for children Georgia who come into conflict with the law 13.5.5.3. propagation of an MoC 2014-2015 individual approach and individual sentence planning methodology; strengthening of parole and early release mechanism standards for children who come into conflict with the law; completion and certification of development strategies by the Government of Georgia • Development of individualized approach concepts and practical application of methodologies in pre- trial detention centers • Increased coordination between the Penitentiary and Probation Training Centre and the social security system • Development and completion of regulatory working rules for juvenile detention centers and juvenile parole boards 13.6. guarantee 13.6.1. increasing 13.6.1.1. development, certification MES 2014 Initiation of preschool law an inclusive and early learning and and implementation of preschool development project high quality preschool indicators law education for all from 52% up to 13.6.1.2. creation of university MES 2014-2015 Development of training programs children 100% training programs and courses for early learning specialists and preschool teachers and creation of an action plan for implementation Completed training of over 30% of preschool teaching personnel 52 13.6.1.3. formulation of guidelines MES; MoLHSA 2014-2015 • Formulation and introduction of and basic requirements for health and sanitation, as well as feeding in preschool establishments (nurseries and alternative early learning centers); formulation and implementation of a national curriculum for preschool
 establishments guidelines and basic requirements for health and sanitation, as well as feeding in preschool establishments • Formulation and financing of a national curriculum for preschool and early learning centers 13.6.2. access to 13.6.2.1. development of university MES; National 2014-2015 high quality general training programs and courses Center for education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) for Teacher • Updated training course models and resources available for teachers • Number of trained teachers teachers Professional Development (TPDC); universities 13.6.2.2. involvement, into general MES; MoLHSA 2014-2015 education, of children outside the social security and education systems (including gifted, ethnic minority and out of school children) • Formulation and implementation of learning programs for increased involvement and educating of children • Number of children in schools • Number of schools participating • Introduction of child learning monitoring and assessment mechanisms 13.6.2.3. increased quality and MES 2014-2015 • Introduction of new professional relevancy of education development standards and schemes for teachers • Number of trained staff 53 • Number of successful students • Intensification of child academic assessment indicators, on central and local levels 13.6.2.4. management of a high MES; 2014-2015 • Monitoring of out of school quality education through Education children and children who are at improvements to the system of Management risk registrations and attendance Information • Regular data collection and monitoring; regular data collection, analysis and assessments System (EMIS); TPDC recording of registrations and attendance of previously out of school children 13.6.2.5. development of gender- MES 2014-2015 Formulation of gender-sensitive and sensitive and inclusive preschool and general education policies and strategies inclusive preschool and general education policies by MES 13.6.3. access to 13.6.3.1. development of a greater Ministry
 of 2014-2015 Number of young people involved in non-formal education number of non-formal education Sport and such programs programs, aimed at strengthening Youth Affairs young people’s sense of civic of Georgia responsibility and national identity 54 14.
Gender Equality: Empowerment of Women1 and the Fight Against Domestic Violence Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 14.1. achieving 14.1.1.
14.1.1.1. strengthening of the Parliament of 2014-2015 • Approval and fulfillment of gender equality and the establishment and development of Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of Georgia Georgia; HCoJ; Government positions at the Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of empowerment of institutional and Georgia women mechanisms for 14.1.1.2. consideration of gender- municipalities gender equality; based limitations in relation to of Georgia; drafting of employment within the judicial Geostat legislation which system; formulation of relevant takes gender issues statistical analyses into account 14.1.1.3. establishment of National Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force to safeguard human rights and gender equality, with the cooperation of the executive branch • Formulation and consideration of recommendations by the gender audit mechanism of Parliament • Consideration of gender equality principles in future testing and examination procedures within the judicial system • Generation of gender-based statistics in relation to the judicial system; including judges, court chairmen, court officials and persons appointed to management 1 This part of the action plan is derived from and reflects the commitments of the Government of Georgia under the following action plans: - - - 2014-2016 National Action Plan for the Implementation of Gender Equality Policy in Georgia– approved by the Parliament of Georgia on 24 January 2014 by Decree 1945-Rs; 2013-2015 National Action on the Fight Against Domestic Violence and the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence in Georgia – approved by Ordinance N17/07/01 of 17 July 2013 of the President of Georgia; 2012-2015 National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions №№ 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889 and 1960 on “Women, Peace and Security” – approved by the Parliament of Georgia on 27 December 2011 by Resolution №5622 Rs.
55 14.1.1.4. harmonization of national legislation with international standards of gender rights protection 14.1.1.5. consideration of gender issues in the drafting of the state budget 14.1.1.6. consideration of gender- based limitations during the reforms process of the civil service 14.1.1.7. updating of gender-related statistical data on the Geostat website positions • Generation of gender-based statistics on court claimants • Number of trainings conducted on account of gender equality policies for judges and court officials • Establishment of the National Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force • Approval and fulfillment of advisory roles on gender equality at the Chancellery of the Government of Georgia • Amount of legislation reevaluated in light of gender equality concerns • Consideration of gender equality issues, where necessary, during the drafting of the budget programs of government ministries Consideration of gender equality issues, where necessary, in local self-government budgetary programs and spending priorities • Acknowledgment of gender-based limitations in civil service • Annual gender-related statistics on civil service employees • Updating of main gender-related statistical indicators in the 56 databases of Geostat, particularly in the areas of: residency, healthcare, social security, education, housing, employment, unemployment, income, spending, involvement in the business sector, agriculture and crime 14.1.2.
14.1.2.1. consideration of gender- Government 2014-2015 • Formulation of legislative reforms incorporation of related issues in key legislation and gender equality within the education sector issues into the municipalities of Georgia; education system 14.1.2.2. introduction of gender public and the raising of equality issues into general public awareness education broadcasting and media organizations; 14.1.2.3. improvement of gender with the balance in technical colleges and assistance of educational institutions specializing NGOs and in science, technology, engineering other research package or appropriate conclusions, based on analyses of key legislation within the education sector • Appropriate action being taken for the achievement of gender balance within teaching staff, based on conducted analyses • Number of male teaching staff • Conclusions from evaluations of the national curriculum, teachers’ professional standards and course and mathematics organizations; content, as well as training modules 14.1.2.4. raising the awareness of Central Election of teachers and principals; assessment of the gender-based young people on their social rights Commission of limitations contained therein and and duties through non-formal Georgia (CEC) education 14.1.2.5. fight against gender stereotypes and inequality through increased knowledge and awareness formulation of relevant recommendations • Formulation of new criteria for textbooks approval • Assessment of technical education spheres and formulation of relevant 57 14.1.2.6. raising of public awareness on the principles of gender equality 14.1.2.7. achievement of a high level of participation of women in sports and general physical activities 14.1.2.8. organization of meetings for residents living near the border of occupied territories, for the purposes of raising awareness 14.1.2.9. raising of awareness of representatives of minority groups 14.1.2.10. communication of gender equality issues to representatives of ethnic minorities 14.1.3. equal 14.1.3.1. consideration
 of gender 2014-2015 involvement of equality principle in economic men and women in policy and employment the economy sector recommendations • Number of participants in non- formal education based on gender • Number of trainings held for staff members of the executive branch as well as local self-government organs, on gender equality issues; number of participants • Results of media monitoring • Number of approved projects and informative campaigns for raising public awareness on gender equality • Publication of articles on gender equality in the following newspapers: “Vrastan”, “Gurcistan” and “Svobodnaya Gruzya” • Preparation of news reports on gender equality issues for the non- Georgian language edition of the Public Broadcaster’s “Moambe” television program • Coverage of gender equality issues by regional media, through talk- shows and television programs • Gender-based analysis of public and private sector employment; formulation of relevant recommendations 58 14.1.3.2. strengthening the potential of women in the economic sector 14.1.3.3. raising of awareness and qualifications of women involved/ interested in the agricultural sector 14.1.3.4. increasing participation of women in agribusiness 14.1.3.5. participation of women in the creation and development of agricultural cooperatives • Number of men and women involved in professional training programs • Results of the analysis of the business sector – conducted in order to expose any shortcomings, as well as raise the participation of women; formulation of relevant recommendations and reform programs, in case of any shortcomings • Number of trainings held for the purposes of raising business 14.1.3.2. diversification of energy Ministry of 2014-2015 knowledge and economic potential sources, in order to increase Energy of productivity and supply, and reduce Georgia labor of women • Introduction of preferential agro- credit projects • Number of consultations and gender of participants for preferential
 agro-credit projects • Number of approved preferential agro-credit projects and loans issued (net total) • Number of consultations/meetings held by women’s groups (within their competencies) on the importance/necessity of agricultural cooperatives • Number of cooperatives created 59 through the activism of women • Number of villages being supplied with gas • Number of new projects for utilization of renewable and clean energy sources • Amount of information available on energy saving and conservation, through mass media • Number of women employed in the energy sector 14.1.4.
14.1.4.1. evaluation of healthcare MoLHSA 2014-2015 Reevaluation of regulatory legislation consideration of and social security regulatory gender equality legislation issues in the health and social security 14.1.4.2. guarantee equal, non- spheres discriminatory access to healthcare and social security 14.1.4.3. raising awareness on reproductive health, human rights and gender equality principles 14.1.4.4. study of the impaired balance of gender ratio at birth and formulation of relevant policy 14.1.4.5. incorporation of gender equality issues at every stage of in the healthcare and social security spheres; results of analysis and formulation of relevant recommendations • Consideration of MDG indicators in state healthcare and social security programs; demarcation of gender-based limitations in subsequent reports • Incorporation of reproductive health, human rights and gender equality principles in the practices of mass media and NGOs; subsequent number of television programs and events held • Results from analyses of the 60 training of healthcare professionals 14.1.5.
14.1.5.1. consideration of gender Government 2014-2015 consideration of equality principles during local self- and gender equality government reforms issues at the local municipalities of Georgia; level 14.1.5.2. formulation of preschool political parties policy and implementation at the taking part in local level the elections imbalance of gender ratio at birth and formulation of relevant recommendations • Formulation of government policy on the imbalance of gender ratio at birth • Incorporation of gender equality issues in the pre- and post-diploma educational curricula for healthcare professionals Greater participation of women in local self-government; support mechanisms and recommendations • Number of training programs held for female representatives of local self-government bodies; number of participants • Number of municipal advisers on gender issues; number of trainings held • Number of trainings conducted for the forum of women members of the City Assembly • Number of active women and female leaders identified • Balanced ratio of boys and girls involved in local youth politics 61 activities • Formulation of preschool policy, where gender-based limitations are taken into consideration • Number of trainings held for early learning specialists and preschool teachers; number of participants • Prioritization of early learning and development schemes that take gender equality issues into account • Reflection of gender equality issues in methodology and implementation principles • Establishment of standards for early/preschool learning • Number of early learning and development centers with improved infrastructure • Number of trainings and meetings conducted; inclusion of gender- related issues in the parties’ political programs 14.1.6.
14.1.6.1. support of equal Gender 2014-2015 encouragement of participation of men and women in Equality greater politics participation of Council of the Parliament of women in decision- 14.1.6.2. raising the participation of Georgia; • Number of elected female council making processes women in elected bodies Government of Georgia; CEC 14.1.6.3. encouragement of greater participation of women in the decision-making processes of ministries and other institutions members • Number of elected female ministers of parliament • Number of voters, by sex • Analysis of causes obstructing greater involvement of women in 62 14.1.7. equal 14.1.7.1. protection of gender Ministry of 2014-2015 involvement of balance in decision-making Environment decision-making processes and implementation of planned measures to overcome these obstacles • Number of men and women involved in decision-making men and women in processes relating to environmental and Natural processes relating to environmental environmental protection protection 14.1.7.2. raising awareness of Resources Protection of Georgia (MoE); environmental protection issues, local self- while maintaining a gender balance governing organizations 14.1.8.
14.1.8.1. increasing representation Government of 2014-2015 consideration of and roles of women in MoIA Georgia gender equality issues in law 14.1.8.2. raising awareness on enforcement and gender equality within the various penitentiary structural divisions/departments of spheres MoIA 14.1.8.3. improvement of housing and living conditions of female prisoners 14.1.8.4. creation of working zones in women’s penitentiary establishments protection issues • Number of meetings held for the purpose of raising awareness on environmental protection issues • Increased number of female employees across various departments of MoIA • Number of informative campaigns conducted across various departments of MoIA, in relation to gender equality issues • Number of meetings organized with MoIA senior officials • Maintenance of European standards of housing and living conditions within women’s prisons • Number of female prisoners given the right of family visitations • Consideration and application of individualized approach concepts 63 14.1.8.5. psycho/social rehabilitation of female prisoners 14.1.8.6. determination of minimum standards and freedoms for female prisoners, in accordance with the ‘Bangkok Rules’ 14.1.8.7. elimination of gender- motivated violence; effective investigation and criminal prosecution of reported cases 14.2. fight against 14.2.1.
14.2.1.1. ensure the effective Government of 2014-2015 domestic violence development of functioning of the National Referral Georgia; in and the protection legislation and Mechanism – instructions for cooperation for female prisoners • Number of employed female prisoners • Number of psycho-socially rehabilitated female prisoners • Number of trainings held in relation to the ‘Bangkok Rules’; number of trained and certified prison staff • Number of prosecutors and trainee prosecutors educated on issues relating to the elimination of gender-motivated violence and the conducting of effective criminal investigations, in case of reported incidents • Increased number of applicants for law enforcement agency positions • Number of trained law enforcement officers in questioning methods and techniques of victims of sexual offences (MoIA) • Formulation of special administrative principles for prosecutors, which take women’s issues into account • Number of beneficiaries of the National Referral Mechanism • Review of legislation 64 of victims improvement of identification, protection and with all • Preparation of legislative reforms current rehabilitation of victims of domestic interested package mechanisms in violence place for the prevention of 14.2.1.2. improvement of the governmental international and non- • Signing and ratification of the Council of Europe “Convention on preventing and combating violence domestic violence, legislative base for the prevention of organizations against women and domestic as well as the domestic violence and the protection and protection and assistance of victims; assistance of all harmonization of laws with existing victims international conventions on domestic violence, with the aim of becoming a party to them in the future 14.2.1.3. becoming a party to existing international conventions on domestic violence 14.2.1.4. involvement of social workers in the fight against domestic violence 14.2.1.5. ensure maintenance of uniform, national statistics in the area of domestic violence 14.2.1.6.
 research into domestic violence violence” • Determination of the roles of social workers in the area of domestic violence • Number of trainings conducted for social workers on issues relating to domestic violence; number of participants • Development of uniform standards for the generation of national statistics on reported domestic violence cases • Constant functioning of the common electronic database for victims of domestic violence seeking refuge in shelter facilitiess • Conducted research into domestic violence 65 14.2.2. protection, 14.2.2.1. development of Government of 2014-2015 assistance and mechanisms for the protection, rehabilitation of assistance and rehabilitation of victims of domestic victims of domestic violence violence Georgia; in cooperation with all interested 14.2.2.2. development of shelter international facilities/housing for victims of and non- domestic violence governmental organizations 14.2.2.3. establishment and development of crisis centers for victims of domestic violence 14.2.2.4. setting up of national domestic violence hotline 14.2.2.5. ensure legal protection of victims of domestic violence • Drafting of strategy document for the protection, assistance and rehabilitation of victims of domestic violence • Number of persons involved in rehabilitation programs • Incorporation of housing requirements into the State Fund for Protection of and Assistance to the Victims of Trafficking in Persons (the ‘State Fund’) • Opening of crisis centers • Assimilation of costs arising from housing facilities in the state budget, from end of 2015 • Provision for domestic violence hotline in the State Fund • Effective, efficient monitoring system • Number of trainings conducted for the benefit of all persons involved in domestic violence response and prevention; number of participants 14.2.3. prevention 14.2.3.1. development of domestic Government of 2014-2015 • Formulation of government of domestic violence prevention mechanisms Georgia; in strategy to
 further develop the violence and the cooperation concept of rehabilitation of abusers raising of public 14.2.3.2. raising public awareness on with all • Formulation of a unified awareness on some of the negative consequences interested information strategy in the fight domestic violence of early marriages international against domestic violence 66 issues and non- • Incorporation of relevant themes 14.2.3.3. guarantee the effectiveness governmental into school textbooks of legislation for the prevention of organizations domestic violence and the protection and assistance of victims, as well as the effective functioning of the National Referral Mechanism • Incorporation of domestic violence issues in the pre- and post-diploma educational curricula for healthcare professionals • Number of television and radio broadcasts • Annual progress and comparison indicators • Quantity and geographical reach of reference materials on domestic violence • Compilation of existing legislative and regulatory acts in the area of domestic violence • Preparation of short film on domestic violence; number of showings • Number of informative, educational meetings conducted, especially for vulnerable groups – including Internally Displaced Persons (‘IDPs’) and ethnic minorities living in compact settlements 14.3.
14.3.1.
14.3.1.1. encouragement of greater Government of 2014-2015 • Growth indicator for the number of implementation encouragement of participation of women in decision- Georgia; under women in high of UN Security greater making processes in national the supervision command/managerial positions 67 Council participation of security Resolutions 1325, women in peace of the Gender Equality 1820, 1888, 1889 and security 14.3.1.2. encouragement of greater Council of the and 1960 on concerns participation of women in official Parliament of Women, Peace and Security peace talks and negotiations Georgia; in cooperation within the national security sphere • Consideration of women, peace and security issues in the framework of the Geneva International Discussions and the Incident Prevention and Response 14.3.1.3. encouragement of greater with all Mechanism participation of women in armed interested forces units and peacekeeping international contingents; raising awareness of and non- these women on issues of peace and governmental • Number of trainings held for the benefit of women and women groups, involved in peacekeeping talks and negotiations; number of security organizations female mediators 14.3.1.4. encouragement of greater participation of women in public diplomacy processes 2 Referring to UN Security Council Resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889 and 1960, here and hereafter • Number of trainings held in relation to joining peacekeeping contingents and armed forces units, gender equality issues and UN Security Council Resolutions2 on “Women, Peace and Security”; number of participants, by gender • Number of reference material/helpful resources formulated on the UN Security Council Resolutions on “Women, Peace and Security” and the recognition of gender equality principles within the National 68 Defence Academy of Georgia • Review of physical fitness standards required to join the armed forces and peacekeeping contingents, in the hope of providing a greater stimulus for women • Number of joint programs/projects conducted with the cooperation of local residents, living near the border of occupied territories; percentage of women and girls involved in such projects • Number of seminars held, 14.3.2.
14.3.2.1. consideration of women’s Government of 2014-2015 consideration of the issues in early warning systems and Georgia; under incorporating gender-related needs of women in conflict prevention mechanisms the supervision concerns into conflict prevention the prevention and of the Gender and early warning mechanisms; avoidance of 14.3.2.2. greater informing of Equality number of participants conflicts residents living near the border of Council of the (disaggregated data, according to occupied territories and, when Parliament of necessary, the whole Georgian Georgia; in population, on potential risks and cooperation threats of conflict, in particular with all threats to women and children interested international and non- governmental organizations gender and professional post) • Review of existing public information channels, in relation to raising awareness of potential risks and threats to women and children in times of conflict; formulation of relevant recommendations • Number of hours dedicated to learning more about public defense and safety, in state schools 69 • Number of meetings held between government and civil society organizations; number of joint projects formulated • Number of events held and percentage of the population that have been informed about the ways in which to minimize potential threats and risks, as well as measures to prevent conflict; number of male and female participants • Number of television and radio programs, newspaper and online publications 14.3.3. prevention 14.3.3.1. elimination of sexual and Government of 2014-2015 • Reevaluation of existing legislation of sexual and gender-motivated violence against Georgia; under on sexual violence offences gender-motivated women during periods of conflict the supervision committed in times of conflict; violence against and thereafter; zero tolerance policy of the Gender women in times of on sexual violence against women Equality formulation of relevant recommendations conflict and young girls Council of the Parliament of Georgia; in
 cooperation with all interested international and non- governmental • Number of conferences, discussions and informative programs conducted on the basis of the zero tolerance policy towards sexual violence offences committed in times of conflict • Number of trainings conducted in the armed forces, peacekeeping contingents and police units on 70 organizations gender-related issues and UN Security Council Resolutions; in particular on the prevention, identification and appropriate response to sexual and other forms of violence conducted against women and young girls; number of male and female participants in these training programs 14.3.4. protection of 14.3.4.1. assessment of conformity of Government of 2014-2015 • Assessment document on the women who have Georgian legislation with Georgia; under conformity of Georgian legislation become victims of international conventions, rules, the supervision with international conventions, war/conflict from agreements and mechanisms; of the Gender any physical, social, protection of women who have Equality economic or become victims of war/conflict from Council of the political threats any physical, social, economic or Parliament of political threats Georgia; in cooperation 14.3.4.2. legal guarantees and full with all access to judicial courts for IDPs and interested women and young girls who have international become victims of war/conflict and non- 14.3.4.3. protection of IDPs and organizations governmental women who have become victims of war/conflict from any physical, social, economic or political threats rules, agreements and mechanisms, regarding the protection of women who have become victims of war/conflict from any physical, social, economic or political threats • Number of trainings conducted, in relation to issues encompassed by UN Security Council Resolutions, for law enforcement officers, judges, Legal Aid Service employees, as well as local self- government organizations and relevant institutions; number of
 trained personnel/staff members (disaggregated data according to gender, professional post, rank and other criteria) 71 • Number of consultations and joint initiatives conducted for IDPs and women and young girls who have become victims of conflict; creation of a coordinating (referral) mechanism, specifically to deal with their legal concerns/rights of access to judicial courts • Number of educational, business and professional training courses conducted for IDPs and women who have become victims of war/conflict; number of participants • Presentation of relevant reports on the clean-up process of explosive remnants of war • Formulation of programs/projects on the basis of findings of specific needs and priorities of IDPs and women who have become victims 14.3.5. protection of 14.3.5.1. ensuring participation of Government of 2014-2015 the specific needs IDPs and women who have become Georgia; under of women during victims of war/conflict in the periods of determination of their own the supervision of the Gender war/conflict and priorities and specific needs Equality of war/conflicts the situation thereafter 14.3.5.2. consideration of the Council of the Parliament of specific needs of women and young Georgia; in girls and encouragement of their cooperation greater participation in post-conflict with all rehabilitation and reintegration interested project planning international • Conducting of research, in order to determine relevant psycho-social needs; in particular, study of the needs of post-traumatic stress sufferers and victims of sexual and gender-motivated violence • Number of trainings held on 72 14.3.5.3. provision of access to governmental psycho-social services for IDPs, organizations and non- refugees and women and young girls who have become victims of war/conflict 14.3.5.4. popularization of UN Security Council Resolutions 14.3.5.5. coordination, reporting and monitoring of the implementation of the National Action Plan psycho-social assistance and
 rehabilitation methods; number of trained medical staff and specialists (disaggregated data according to gender) • Creation of an appropriate psycho- social and legal assistance and healthcare mechanism • Number of women and young girls that have benefitted from these services • Number of women and young girls who have become victims of war/conflict that have received information on HIV/Aids, voluntary consultations and testing facilities • Setting up of a hotline and database of organizations providing psycho- social services • Number of seminars, trainings and conferences held, in order to focus the attention of mass media on UN Security Council Resolutions on “Women, Peace and Security” • Creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force, under the supervision of the Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of Georgia, to 73 coordinate the implementation of the National Action Plan • Number of meetings conducted and protocols and annual reports drafted by the Inter-Agency Task Force; annual progress reports by individual government ministries on implemented measures of the National Action Plan 14.4. fight against 14.4.1.
14.4.1.1. initiation of comprehensive Government of 2014 Initiation of relevant legislative discrimination on establishment of legislation to eliminate all forms of Georgia changes grounds of gender legal guarantees discrimination and guarantee rights identity and against equality sexual orientation discriminatory treatment 14.4.2. effective 14.4.2.1. conducting of timely and MoIA; 2014-2015 punishment of hate effective investigations into hate Prosecutor’s • Number of trained personnel • Annual report of the Public crimes (per Art.
53, crimes; consideration of this motive Office Defender s.3 of Criminal during criminal prosecution Justice Code) 14.4.2.2. effective training of law enforcement agents and representatives in the collection of information and differentiation of hate crimes from other offences 14.4.2.3. formulation of special statistics on hate crimes 74 14.4.2.4. provision of shelter MoLHSA 2014-2015 facilities/housing for victims of domestic violence based on the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity; raising the awareness of staff/administration at shelter facilities on issues of gender identity/sexual orientation in relation to domestic violence • Collection of data on causes for people seeking refuge in shelter facilitiess • Annual report of the Public Defender Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 15.
Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) 15. strengthening 15.1. development 15.1.1. renovation of derelict Ministry of 2014-2015 legal and social rights of IDPs; of long-term living spaces/housing for buildings, construction of new apartment blocks, as well as the Internally Displaced formulation of IDPs provision of standalone family Persons From Body policies focusing on the protection of their rights homes, to guarantee the long-term the Occupied accommodation of IDPs Territories, Accommodatio 15.1.2. conducting of the process of n and Refugees providing IDPs with long-term of Georgia accommodation, in accordance with (MRA); other the specific rules and criteria assisting defined by the 9 August 2013 №320 organizations – Order of the Minister LEPL National Agency for 15.1.3. assigning legal ownership State Property • Enactment of new law on IDPs • Formulation of relevant secondary legislation and separate legal acts • Establishment of a special commission, by order of the Minister, in order to identify potential legislative gaps, as well as speed up the process of implementation • Consideration of the needs of persons with disabilities in the construction of new accommodation for IDPs • Reports and data from MRA and the National Agency of Public rights to IDPs of their existing Management, Registry 75 living spaces (previously IDPs LEPL National compact settlements), in accordance Agency of • Report of the Public Defender • Approval of renewed Action Plan with national legislation Public Registry; Government of 15.1.4. protection of IDPs from Georgia unlawful eviction from the existing living spaces/properties in their legal possession 15.1.5. consideration of the needs of persons with disabilities 15.1.6. speeding up the process of transferring legal ownership rights to IDPs of their existing living spaces (previously IDPs compact settlements), as well as the ownership rights to newly renovated or constructed apartments/houses, inhabited by IDPs, in accordance with national legislation 15.1.7. renewal of the Action Plan for the Implementation of the State Strategy on IDPs 2012-2014, to bring it into line with new legislation 76 15.1.8. constant development and elaboration of the new law on IDPs (in force since 1 March 2014) – further harmonization with international standards, addition of more defense mechanisms (if necessary), and strengthening of the roles of local self-government organs in the resolution of issues and concerns of IDPs 15.2. socio- economic 15.2.1. creation and development of MRA; MRA 2014-2015 • Financing and projects reports of a new public body supporting the Livelihood the MRA Livelihood LEPL • Annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender integration of IDPs livelihoods of IDPs; increased LEPL; MoF funding and activity 15.2.2. formulation and implementation of new livelihood projects/programs 15.2.3. encouragement of greater participation of IDPs (before returning to their permanent place of residence), in the process of integration in other regions of the country Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 16.
Rights of Refugees Body 77 16. consideration of the rights guaranteed in the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees 16.1. development 16.1.1. application of relevant MRA; other 2014-2015 and improvement of changes to the law of Georgia on assisting • Report of the MRA • Preparation of relevant legislative the relevant “The Status of Refugee and agencies; acts legislative base Humanitarian” Government of Georgia; MoJ; • Special and parliamentary reports of the Public Defender of Georgia 16.1.2. restatement/renewal of the MoIA Order of the President on the provision of shelter/accommodation to foreign persons 16.1.3. development and expansion of reception centers for those in need of shelter/refuge 17.
Rights of Ecological Migrants Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 17. legal and social 17.1. resettlement of 17.1.1. resettlement of displaced MRA; other 2014-2015 Body protection of displaced persons as persons as a result of natural or displaced persons a result of natural or human-made disasters (eco- assisting agencies; as a result of human-made migrants), in accordance with the Government of natural or human- disasters (eco- 13 November 2013 №779 Order of Georgia; – made disasters migrants) the Minister (eco-migrants) LEPL National Agency for • Reports prepared by MRA • Drafting of relevant legislative act • Annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender 17.1.2. creation of a legislative base State Property for the legal recognition of the Management;, rights of eco-migrants LEPL National Agency of 17.1.3. creation of a database on Public Registry; 78 eco-migrants 17.1.4. initiation of the process of assigning legal ownership rights to the living spaces inhabited by eco- migrants; those resettled prior to 1 January 2014 by the MRA, in accordance with national legislation Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 18.
Human Rights and Repatriation 18. realization of 18.1. formulation 18.1.1. active cooperation with MRA; other 2014-2015 Formulation and publication of the rights of repatriates, and publication of a relevant governmental institutions, assisting relevant documents national action plan in order to initiate the process of institutions – forcibly exiled and strategy, for the formulating and publishing a including all from the former reintegration of national action plan and strategy, governmental Soviet Socialist repatriates that were for the reintegration of repatriates bodies that are Republic of forcibly exiled from that were forcibly exiled from the part of the Georgia, by the the former Soviet former Soviet Socialist Republic of inter- former USSR in Socialist Republic of Georgia, by the former USSR in the governmental the 1940s Georgia, by the 1940s former USSR in the 1940s agency, set up through Ordinance №111 of 1 March 2011 of the Government of 79 Georgia, in relation to the Repatriation of Persons forcibly sent into exile from the Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia by the Former USSR in the ‘40s of the 20th Century 19.
Protection of the Rights of Residents Living Near Borders of Occupied Territories Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 19.1. protection of 19.1.1. protection of 19.1.1.1. construction of new Interim 2014-2015 the rights of health, access to outpatient clinics, furnished with Governmental • Number of projects undertaken, including: construction and residents living education, modern medical equipment; Commission on improvement of various forms of near the borders of improvements in professional training of medical the Reaction to occupied socio-economic staff territories and conditions, improvements in development of 19.1.1.2. creation of special the Needs of the Affected Population their substandard infrastructure and circumstances for teachers and living in the infrastructure (roads, schools, irrigation systems, outpatient clinics, etc.)
• Number of students, living in these areas, financed by government socio-economic the guarantee of students – maximum concessions villages at the grants and humanitarian maximum safety for for students and improved conditions residents living near educational services and demarcation line; and • Number of beneficiaries of various government services 80 • Scope and reach of aid provided by various international organizations • Prevention of the outflow of residents from villages located near the demarcation lines • Reduction in crime figures the borders of infrastructure occupied territories participating ministries 19.1.1.3. restoration, construction and development of housing and various communal spaces; active involvement by international benefactors to better respond to the needs of local residents 19.1.1.4. stabilization of crime rates; avoidance of any forms of provocation emanating from the occupied territories, in order to ensure maximum safety in areas located near the demarcation lines 19.2. provision of 19.2.1. maximum 19.2.1.1. continuing provision of MoLHSA; SMR 2014-2015 healthcare and accessibility of the Healthcare Referral Program access to education government for the Occupied Territories; • Number of residents benefitting from the Healthcare Referral Program for the Occupied to residents of healthcare programs improvement of mechanisms and Territories occupied to residents of raising of awareness territories; support occupied territories of their freedom of 19.2.2. maximum 19.2.2.1. creation of special MES 2014-2015 movement and access to state circumstances for teachers living in mobilization of education programs the occupied regions and their efforts to protect to the part of the professional training human rights and Georgian population ensure safety residing within the 19.2.2.2. creation of maximum occupied territories concessions for students living in occupied territories, in order to • Annual parliamentary and special reports of the Public Defender • Number of trainings held; number of participants • Number of students, from occupied regions, receiving Georgian state education 81 access the Georgian state education system 19.2.3. maintenance of free movement, 19.2.3.1. ensure maximum safety in occupied territories; due informing MFA; MoIA; MoJ; SMR 2014-2015 • Number of residents relocated from the demarcation lines • International resolutions • Number of persons with Georgian national identity cards and passports (including status neutral documents) kinship and friendly of international organizations and ties among residents mobilization of efforts to stop the living in and around raising of barbed wire fences, as occupied territories; well as the problems arising aversion of problems arising therefrom; initialization of the Geneva International Discussions from the raising of and IPRM mechanisms barriers and barbed wire fences 19.2.3.2. issuing of Georgian national identity and travel documents and access to the applications and registrations process for residents of occupied territories; including optional, status neutral documents 19.2.4.
19.2.4.1. due informing of MFA; MoIA; 2014-2015 • Raising of awareness among the improvements in international organizations on MoJ; SMR international community and call the substandard violations of human rights; humanitarian utilization of current mechanisms conditions in place (i.e.
the Geneva experienced by International Discussions and the residents of IPRM); encouragement of greater occupied territories; international support in the prevention of severe protection of human rights – violations of human initiation of the international for greater participation; utilization of relevant mechanisms for the protection of human rights • Reduction in crime figures 82 rights, including: monitoring mechanism for the various forms of protection of human rights in discrimination and occupied territories violence, as well as crimes, such as robbery, kidnapping and extortion 20.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 20. provision of 20.1.bringing the 20.1.1. development and adoption Government of 2014 • Initiation of anti-discrimination equal legislative of anti-discrimination legislation, Georgia law opportunities for framework in line which takes into account aspects • Reports of the Public Defender with international relating to persons with disabilities persons with disabilities standards; promotion of 20.1.2. reform of the system of MoLHSA; other 2014-2015 Approval of relevant legislation for assessing and classifying the status interested greater involvement of various disabilities; continuation institutions of persons with of the gradual transition process disabilities in into the ‘social model’ the transition of the current classification system of various disabilities into the new, ‘social model’; implementation has begun decision-making processes 20.1.3. inclusion of persons with MoLHSA; other 2014-2015 Preparation of plans and programs disabilities in decision-making interested processes institutions with the active participation of persons with disabilities, or their representatives 20.1.4. bringing the legal MFA; 2014-2015 Initiation of legislative changes for framework in line with international standards (i.e.
MoLHSA; MoJ; Parliament of compliance of national legislation Georgia with the UN Convention on the compliance with the UN Convention 83 20.2. raising awareness on disability issues Rights of Persons with Disabilities) 20.2.1. raising public awareness on National 2014-2015 At least 30 journalists have been issues relating to persons with Human Rights trained disabilities; training of media personnel and journalists on Inter-Agency Task Force relevant issues 20.3. ensuring access 20.3.1. active management of the MoESD; MES; 2014-2015 to public process of accessing public facilities MoF buildings/facilities and services, including physical and transport environments in public buildings/institutions • Approval of technical regulations • Formulation of new construction standards • Generation of statistics on new and improved physical environments 20.3.2. promotion of equal access to MoESD 2014-2015 Development and implementation of public transportation and travel facilities, through the development and implementation of relevant regulations necessary standards for the functioning of suitable transportation facilities and infrastructure 20.4. promotion of 20.4.1. promotion of independent MoLHSA 2014-2015 Provision of supporting equipment to individual mobility mobility and communications for persons with disabilities 20.5. facilitating the 20.5.1. ensuring accessibility for National persons with disabilities, who have applied to the Social Service Agency Improvement of means of receiving realization of the persons with disabilities to various Human Rights and transmitting information rights of access to forms of receiving and conveying Inter-Agency information and information Task Force freedom of expression 20.6. ensuring right 20.6.1. determination of the legal MES; MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant to education framework governing persons with MoF; MoJ documentation special educational needs 84 20.6.2. creation of an adequate MES 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant legal system of academic funding for
 students with special educational needs documentation and reports 20.6.3. provision of continual, high MES; MoF 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant legal quality education for persons with special educational needs at preschool, general, vocational and higher education levels 20.6.4. development of a monitoring mechanism for persons with special educational needs MES; MoLHSA 2014-2015 documentation; research on evaluations of the quality of education • Preparation of documentation on the development of a monitoring mechanism • Reports of the Public Defender 20.7. equal access to 20.7.1. provision of equal access to MoLHSA 2014-2015 Percentage of persons with healthcare healthcare services, without discrimination arising on grounds of disability disabilities, for whom healthcare services are available 20.7.2. better management of health MoLHSA 2014-2015 Preparation of periodic reports by conditions resulting from disabilities relevant institutions 20.7.3. improvements in purpose, MoLHSA 2014-2015 Preparation of documentation and structure and management efficacy of government healthcare programs for persons with disabilities initiation of relevant changes 20.7.4. improvement of the health MoLHSA 2014-2015 Parliamentary report of the Public insurance system for persons with Defender disabilities 20.8. habilitation 20.8.1. access to existing MoLHSA 2014-2015 Access to habilitation/rehabilitation and rehabilitation habilitation and rehabilitation programs for persons with special 85 programs needs 20.8.2. improvement of quality and MoLHSA 2014-2015 Approval of habilitation/ effectiveness of habilitation/ rehabilitation services rehabilitation service standards (new guidelines and protocols); services carried out in accordance with approved standards 20.8.3. encouragement of social MoLHSA 2014-2015 Increased participation of persons rehabilitation with disabilities in social life 20.8.4. improvements in purpose, MoLHSA 2014-2015 Increased application, effectiveness
 structure and management efficacy of government habilitation/ rehabilitation programs and purposefulness of government habilitation/ rehabilitation programs 20.8.5. formulation of early MoLHSA 2014-2015 • Formulation of early intervention prevention system within the framework of government habilitation/ rehabilitation programs for children model • Early intervention services provided in accordance with internationally approved standards of practice 20.9.
20.9.1. ensuring equal labor and MoLHSA; MES; 2014-2015 Reports of the Public Defender encouragement of employment rights for persons with MoJ labor and employment disabilities 20.9.2. encouragement of greater MoLHSA; MoF 2014 Data on the number of persons employment of persons with disabilities employed 20.9.3. increased competitiveness in MoLHSA; MES 2014-2015 Creation of a professional orientation the labor market for disabled job- seekers system, specially for persons with disabilities; trainings undertaken by 86 20.9.4. guarantee a decent, safe and MoLHSA 2014-2015 clean working environment disabled job-seekers, who require development of specific professional skills • Formulation of regulatory framework to ensure health and safety in the workplace; state supervision in the implementing of specified standards • Reduction in cases of forced labor and trafficking 20.10. social security 20.10.1. realization of the right to MoLHSA 2014-2015 • Determination of individual needs social security without discrimination and in consideration of the individual needs of persons with disabilities of persons with disabilities • Planning and provision of services in consideration of identified needs and priorities 20.10.2. improvements in purpose, MoLHSA 2014-2015 Development of service standards; structure and management efficacy of government social security programs compliance of services with applicable standards 20.10.3. promotion and MoLHSA 2014-2015 Number of persons with disabilities development of alternative social receiving alternative social services services 20.10.4. improvement of social MoLHSA 2014-2015 Broadening of “social packages”, services and cash allowances – “social packages” – for persons with disabilities through provision of monetary, as well as non-monetary social benefits, taking into account individual needs 20.11.
20.11.1. active development of the National 2014-2015 Report on implemented measures encouragement of process of establishing an equal Human Rights greater participation electoral environment for voters Inter-Agency 87 in public and political life with disabilities Task Force 20.11.2. encouragement of greater National 2014-2015 Conducting of informative involvement of persons with Human Rights campaigns, in order to increase disabilities in political and public unions Inter-Agency Task Force participation of persons with disabilities, in the activities of political and public unions 20.12.
20.12.1. guarantee equal Ministry of 2014-2015 Increased number of persons with encouragement of opportunities for the participation Culture and disabilities involved in cultural greater participation of persons with disabilities in Monument programs and projects in cultural, cultural life recreational, entertainment and Protection of Georgia 20.12.2. ensure equal access to Ministry of 2014-2015 Report on completed projects sporting events cultural facilities and materials Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia 20.12.3. access to recreational, Ministry of 2014-2015 Number of persons involved in such interactive, informative and non- Sport and programs formal education programs Youth Affairs of Georgia 20.12.4. increased access to and Ministry of 2014-2015 Number of persons with disabilities adjustment of sporting facilities and Sport and stadiums, to better accommodate Youth Affairs involved in sporting activities; growing number of renovated persons with disabilities of Georgia facilities Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 210.
Rights to Work 88 21. protection of 21.1. continuing the 21.1.1. preparation and initiation of MoLHSA 2014-2015 Preparation and initiation of the right to work, process of relevant legislative changes for the legislative reforms package Body in accordance with internationally recognized standards development of improvement of the Labor Code of labor legislation Georgia 21.1.2. formulation of statutory MoLHSA 2014-2015 Initiation of relevant legislative regulations on health and safety in changes the workplace 21.1.3. review of employment law MoLHSA 2014-2015 Initiation of employment law review and preparation of relevant legislative reforms package in the Parliament of Georgia 21.1.4. initiation of draft law on State labor migration by the Government Commission on 2014-2015 Discussion of draft law on labor migration in the Parliament of of Georgia Migration Issues Georgia 21.2.
21.2.1. implementation of Freedom Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by implementation of of Association and Protection of the Georgia core conventions of Right to Organise Convention, 1948 the International (No.

87) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO Labour Organization (ILO) 21.2.2. implementation of Forced Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Labour Convention, 1930 (No.
29) Georgia the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.3. implementation of Abolition Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by 89 of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 Georgia (No.

105) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.4. implementation of Right to Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Organise and Collective Bargaining Georgia Convention, 1949 (No.
98) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.5. implementation of Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Minimum Age Convention, 1973 Georgia (No.

138) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.6. implementation of Worst Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Forms of Child Labour Convention, Georgia 1999 (No.
182) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.7. implementation of Equal Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Remuneration Convention, 1951 Georgia (No.

100) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.2.8. implementation of Government of 2014-2015 Positive annual progress reports by Discrimination (Employment and Georgia Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No.
111) the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO 21.3. effective 21.3.1. active conducting of social Government of 2014-2015 Number of events, meetings and joint implementation of Georgia; 90 changes to the Labor dialogue/discussions MoLHSA initiatives conducted Code, in practice 21.3.2. creation of a Tripartite Government of 2014-2015 Number of sessions Social Partnership Commission Georgia 21.4.
20.4.1. preparation of MoLHSA Government of 2014-2015 Number of meetings/discussions implementation of reforms package necessary institutional reforms for the protection of labor rights Georgia; MoLHSA conducted; identification of objectives for organizational development and formulation of adjustment plan 21.4.2. establishment of mediation Government of 2014-2015 • Number of times mediation mechanism, whose mandate would Georgia; include: MoLHSA • conciliatory procedures to resolve collective labor disputes and prevention of conflict escalations (including in cases where the state plays the role of the employer); • promotion of collective labor agreements mechanism has been utilized • Number of collective labor agreements concluded within the framework of the mediation mechanism 21.4.3. development of the MoLHSA 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant instruments mediation mechanism’s conciliatory procedure for the resolution of collective labor disputes 21.4.4. improvement of health and MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Preparation of relevant safety and creation of an Government of recommendations for the creation of 91 inspections mechanism for Georgia checking conditions in the workplace an inspections mechanism, to check health and safety regulations in the workplace; initiation of relevant mechanism 21.4.5. increasing access to MoLHSA; 2014-2015 Number of job-seekers registered; employment services Social Service Agency access to vocational training; updated information on existing vacancies 21.5. enhancement of international 21.5.1. enhancement of cooperation and communications with cooperation in the traditional partners (US field of labor and Department of Labour, ILO, employment International Organization for MoLHSA 2014-2015 Enhancement of cooperation, successful implementation of ongoing projects and initiation of new projects Migration, EU, World Bank, the German Society for International Cooperation, the European Training Foundation); creation of new partnership ties 22.
Right to Property Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 22. creation of 22.1. refinement 22.1.1. creation of a single, LEPL National 2014-2015 guarantees for the and improvement of electronic land registrations Agency of • Creation of a single, unified, electronic land registrations inviolability of real estate database; conversion of paper Public Registry database property rights, in registration documents to electronic format accordance with • Procurement of the software needed and initiation of step by 92 internationally documentation recognized standards step process to convert land registrations that are currently in paper format, into electronic format 22.1.2. incorporation of cadastral LEPL National 2014 Development and processing of surveys of the Shatili territory into Agency of satellite imagery and geodetic the single, unified electronic land Public Registry measurements, in order to generate registrations database 22.1.3. incorporation of land LEPL National Project is registrations of the municipalities of Agency of being Dvani and Ditsi (on the borderline Public Registry finalized with “occupied territories”), into the single, unified electronic land registrations database orthophotos (geometrically corrected areal images) and cadastral surveys and maps • Land documentation has been requested from the Territorial Organs of the National Archives • Definition of land specifications and descriptions • Drawing up of a list of proprietors/registered owners, in accordance with the details registered in the system • Preparation of cadastral surveys based on up to date information/corrected details, for future registrations Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 23.
Human Rights and the Environment 93 23.
23.1. formulation of 23.1.1. bringing relevant legislation MoE; LEPL 2014-2015 acknowledgement a clear in line with international standards Center of of the inviolability environmental and European directives of environmental permit policy and rights, in the establishment of accordance with absolute legal international guarantees for standards environmental human rights Environmental Information and Education (EIEC) • Identification of existing legislative gaps and formulation of relevant recommendations • Process of improving existing environmental permit policy, with the cooperation of local and international experts, as well as securing environmental human rights legal instruments has been initiated 23.1.2. establishment of MoE; EIEC 2014-2015 • Organization of informative mechanisms to guarantee greater involvement of the public in decision-making processes and organization of awareness-raising campaigns 23.2. establishment 23.2.1. implementation of the first MoE 2014-2015 of a strategic stages of the pilot project for assessment mechanism strategic assessment 23.2.2. establishment of a procedure for incorporating knowledge on existing environmental issues sessions/meetings in the ministry for interested parties • Conducting of seminars, round tables and discussions on improving environmental protection legislation, in particular existing environmental permit policies, with the active involvement of various target groups • Active negotiations with sponsors that have agreed to assist in these projects • Preparation of relevant legislative changes, if these become necessary 94 23.3. creation of a 23.3.1. full database of MoE 2014-2015 • Synchronization of existing unitary database and organizations involved in website environmental permit databases • Research into funding options for distribution/ecological analysis the project 23.3.2. creation of an electronic environmental permit distribution and monitoring program 23.3.3. assessment and monitoring MoE 2014-2015 • Determination of prescribed of documentation submitted to the ministry, in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the environmental permit policy/ecological analysis conditions by the environmental permit policy/ecological analysis • Research into funding options for the project 23.4. creation of a 23.4.1. collection of data from MoE; EIEC 2014-2015 • Creation of a website which will website various agencies; presentation of incorporating environmental protection data in a environmental user-friendly format for the benefit protection databases of the general public incorporate environmental protection databases 24.
Human Rights: Training Programs Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator Body 24.1. regular 24.1.1. preparation 24.1.1.1. seeking out best training National 2014 • Report on training best practices in briefings of public of a series of examples, which cover a variety of Human Rights the human rights sphere servants and seminars on human human rights issues, pedagogical Inter-Agency • Report on human rights seminar elected rights related issues tools and methods Task Force series/academic programs 95 representatives on for all public (coordinating their human rights servants and elected 24.1.1.2. creation of a small group and monitoring related duties and representatives, so of international and local experts, mechanism) responsibilities as to increase their who will be in charge of awareness, formulating a series of special capabilities and seminars on human rights related application in issues, adapted for the Georgian practice context and based on recommendations of the applicable best practices, questions, content matter and pedagogical tools and methods 24.1.2. involvement 24.1.2.1. creation of a group to National 2014 of high-ranking conduct human rights related Human Rights public officials and seminars elected Inter-Agency Task Force representatives in 24.1.2.2. conducting of human (coordinating the human rights rights related seminars in small and monitoring related seminar groups – to allow greater discussion mechanism) series and internal dialogue • Creation of training group • Conducting of seminars • Evaluations and possibility to make updates/alterations 24.1.2.3. constant evaluation and updating of training programs and seminars 24.2. systematic 24.2.1. formulation 2224.2.1.1.
National 2014 • Reports on the status of trainings updating of of a system for the determination of: introductory, as regular updating • specific seminar Human Rights Inter-Agency well as advanced and improvement of attendances by individual Task Force for public servants/elected representatives • Report on tools and methods human rights the series of public servants and elected (coordinating necessary for a sustainable training 96 related training seminars focusing representatives; and monitoring system programs, focusing on human rights • the ways in which to mechanism) on practical application related issues, with conduct practical trainings the help of newly in human rights related methods and acquired knowledge issues; tailored for public and pedagogical • which parts of the human servants and tools rights training programs are • Determination of an overall system structure for trainings conducted on human rights related issues • Creation of a group, responsible for carrying out trainings elected representatives – in order to encourage their professional development common across various sectors and levels 24.2.1.2. determination of the ways in which to utilize available pedagogical tools/methods, in order to establish a systematic approach for the updating and developing of training programs 24.2.1.3. finding the best ways in which incorporate teaching on human rights standards, in introductory and advanced training modules, for public servants and elected representatives 24.2.1.4. creation of a group to lead the human rights training programs 2014 2015 2015 24.3. informing of 24.3.1. formulation 24.3.1.1. analysis of the levels of National 2014 • Reports on levels of awareness on all persons living and implementation awareness on human rights issues Human Rights human rights issues in Georgia of their of a strategy for across various public sectors and Inter-Agency • Formulation and initiation of 97 human rights and informing the regions the requirement to Georgian public on Task Force (coordinating strategy for raising awareness • Formulation of pilot training respect the human human rights 24.3.1.2. formulation of a long-term and monitoring 2015 schemes on human rights related rights of others strategy for informing the public mechanism) issues about human right issues (in cooperation with important partners, such as: the media, businesses and international organizations) 24.3.1.3. formulation of pilot training schemes for interested groups of journalists on human rights issues, in order to increase their knowledge and coverage of human rights issues (and instruments), in their journalistic activities 2015 Aim Objective Action/Measure Responsible Timeframe Indicator 25.
Other Issues: Improvement of the National Action Plan 25.
25.1. improvement 25.1.1. preparation of next chapters MES; MoLHSA; 2014 comprehensive, and technical of the action plan, in particular: MoJ; MoF; consistent and refining of the 2014- ongoing human 2016 national action • • right to education right to the highest rights national plan attainable standard of action plans health MRDI; MoE; Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs • strengthening of domestic of Georgia; Body 98 legal guarantees on MoD; MoESD environmental human rights 25.1.2. analysis of the convergence National 2014-2015 of objectives, measures and indicators Human Rights Inter-Agency Task Force 25.2. updating of 25.2.1. preparation of proposals for National 2014-2015 objectives and the periodic updating of the Human Rights measures during the 2014-2016 period, if national action plan; submission to the Government of Georgia Inter-Agency Task Force necessary 99