Within the framework of the project funded by the agency, the Ministry of Justice, continues to make strides in protecting human rights in the villages adjacent to the dividing line in the occupied territories.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili, and Head of Administration, Manana Begiashvili, reviewed the progress of a project aimed at bolstering human rights protection in these areas.

As part of the grant proposal, students living in villages near the dividing line in the occupied territories received training. These trained youths then conducted surveys among senior students in the IDP settlements on basic human rights and security issues. Following the analysis of the survey results, an awareness-raising campaign was initiated. This campaign included specialized training sessions for students in these villages, covering fundamental human rights and conflict resolution.

The project also has a scientific component. A comprehensive study was prepared, involving field specialists and international experts. This study led to the development and distribution of guidelines and the production of special videos.

The project is implemented by the International University of the Caucasus in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and the Student Assistance Club in the villages near the dividing line.

The Ministry of Justice holds an annual grant competition aimed at promoting innovative services, enhancing human rights protection, and strengthening legal security. This year, the Ministry is funding 17 winning projects from this competition.