Georgia: State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani visits Kvemo Kartli

Georgia: State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani held a meeting with the Governor of Kvemo Kartli and representatives of local self-government, where she spoke about the implementation of the state policy on civic equality and integration, the progress achieved and the priorities outlined in the 10- year strategic document.

During the official visit, the State Minister met with the population of the villages of Nazarlo, Kesalo, Vakhtangisi, Sadakhlo, Shulaveri and Imiri of Gardabani and Marneuli municipalities.

The meeting focused on a wide range of current issues and future activities of the Office of the State Minister within the framework of the policy of civil equality and integration, as well as new initiatives and plans aimed at developing the capabilities of our fellow citizens. The State Minister, in turn, listened to the views and needs of the local population.

Tea Akhvlediani also met with the representatives of the “Women’s Room” in Marneuli. She also provided information to the representatives of ethnic minorities in the framework of the State Strategy for Civic Equality and Integration, representing women living in the municipality and non-governmental organizations working on women’s issues and spoke about the activities planned for the empowerment and support of women and future targeted programs and projects, as well as the importance of raising women’s awareness to strengthen their social role and protect their rights. Representatives of the Women’s Room briefed the State Minister on entrepreneurial and business projects in the Kvemo Kartli region to strengthen women’s involvement.

“This time in the Kvemo Kartli region, we held meetings with representatives of 6 villages densely populated by ethnic minorities, with whom we discussed the strategic goals of the state policy of civic equality and integration and specific ways to achieve them. Especially in rural areas, there is great interest in such meetings, where we discuss the needs of the population and their views on topics that are relevant to them. There was also a very interesting discussion with the representatives of the Marneuli Women’s Room on important areas of our policy, such as supporting and empowering women, increasing their access to educational opportunities, and improving their participation in the socio-economic spheres,” said State Minister Tea Akhvlediani.