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Consulting Group Working on Issues of Protection of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Established in the Ministry of Justice of Georgia

The first meeting of the advisory group working on issues of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities was held today in the Ministry of Justice. The participants of the meeting were addressed by Deputy Minister of Justice, Buba Lomuashvili and Deputy Head of the United Nations Development Program in Georgia, Anna Chernishova.

Under the leadership of Mr. Buba Lomuashvili, the concept of the advisory group and the annual report on the implementation of the 2022 action plan were discussed at the meeting. The document includes the activities carried out by the Ministry of Justice during the current year for the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities. Among them are: revision of the legal system and analysis of its compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; works carried out for the purpose of accessibility of electronic services and websites; Training of system employees on issues of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities; Amendments to the Resolution No. 508 of the Government of Georgia of December 29, 2011, which provides for the issuance of an electronic ID (residence) certificate on preferential terms to a person with severe or significantly expressed disabilities.

After hearing the report, a discussion was held. The participants of the event discussed future plans and activities related to the activities of the advisory group.

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Justice Ministry Delegation Holds Bilateral Meetings During Official Visit to the Netherlands

A delegation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia is on an official visit to Maastricht, the Netherlands, where it is participating in the 2025–2026 European Public Sector Award (EPSA) event.

As part of the visit, Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia, Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania, and his Deputy, Davit Vardosanidze, met with Dr Claudio Matera, Acting Director-General of the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).

The parties discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in public administration, exchange expertise and experience, and implement joint programmes in the future. Dr Matera was briefed on the ongoing and planned projects of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the Public Service Hall.

The meeting also focused on organizing study visits for Public Service Hall staff to European countries, professional exchange programmes, and tailored training based on their specific needs. The parties further discussed the possibility of EIPA experts visiting Georgia to gain first-hand insight into the Public Service Hall’s operations and innovative services.

A meeting was also held with Péter Vidos, Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hungarian Digital Agency, during which the parties discussed the introduction of innovative approaches. Mr Vidos was briefed on the projects of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Service Hall, including opportunities for using artificial intelligence and modern technologies at the Public Service Hall.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation and develop a long-term partnership.