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First Deputy Minister of Justice Tamar Tkeshelashvili Speaks About the Role of Women in the Management of Migration Processes at the UN International Organization for Migration Event

The First Deputy Minister of Justice underscored the role of gender equality and the importance of women in migration management at an event organized by the International Organization for Migration. Recent legal and institutional reforms stand as a testament to this commitment, with the Ministry of Justice steadfastly ensuring gender parity across all spheres within its competence.

Highlighting statistics, Tkeshelashvili revealed that 47% of real estate owners in Georgia are women, signalling the nation's dedication to a comprehensive, inclusive approach with active societal engagement.

Providing insight into concrete actions, Tkeshelashvili disclosed that out of 1,857 migrants registered in the state reintegration program between 2022 and 2023, 63% were women. Furthermore, among the 542 beneficiaries receiving financial aid, 61% were women. Women also constituted a significant portion of beneficiaries in other key areas, such as qualification enhancement and self-employment initiatives.

Emphasizing Georgia's commitment to prioritizing migrant return and reintegration, the Deputy Minister highlighted ongoing targeted programs aimed at facilitating seamless reintegration, with active participation from the migrants themselves.

At the end of the speech, Tkeshelashvili extended thanks to the International Organization for Migration for its unwavering support in migrant discussion, return, and reintegration efforts. Additionally, she underscored the vital roles played by the United Nations and the European Union in bolstering Georgia's European integration path, which, in turn, profoundly influences migration policy management.

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Strasbourg Court Confirms Davit Kezerashvili’s Guilt in Embezzling Georgian Army Funds, Rejects Claims of Political Persecution

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has issued its decision in the case of Davit Kezerashvili v. Georgia. At a briefing, Justice Minister Anri Okhanashvili discussed the ruling, which upheld the verdict against Kezerashvili.

“The Court concluded that, while serving as Defense Minister shortly before the August 2008 war, Davit Kezerashvili embezzled €5,060,000 (approximately 15 million GEL at today's exchange rate) intended for the Georgian army. It also determined there was no political persecution involved in his prosecution. The Supreme Court of Georgia's verdict finding Kezerashvili guilty was deemed well-founded, and no violation of the presumption of innocence was found,” Okhanashvili stated.

Okhanashvili outlined the fraudulent activities carried out by Kezerashvili:

"During his tenure as Defense Minister, Kezerashvili unlawfully signed a fictitious agreement with an offshore company in a single day to provide combat training for the Georgian army. This agreement bypassed the General Staff of the Defense Forces. In reality, no training occurred, and the €5,060,000 allocated for the Georgian army was deliberately misappropriated."

Anri Okhanashvili emphasized that the Court also dismissed Kezerashvili’s demand for €15,000 in moral damages. Kezerashvili, who enriched himself by defrauding the Georgian army, sought additional compensation for moral damage. The Strasbourg Court firmly rejected this claim. It confirmed the seriousness of Kezerashvili’s crime and upheld the Supreme Court of Georgia's ruling as lawful.

The Justice Minister congratulated the Georgian state and armed forces on their success in the European Court and acknowledged those who defended Georgia’s interests:


“I congratulate the Georgian state, army, and people on this significant victory. I extend my gratitude to the Ministry of Justice staff and the Prosecutor’s Office for their dedicated work. We now look forward to seeing how our European partners, particularly those who previously characterized Kezerashvili as a media advocate, respond to this decision affirming his guilt,” Okhanashvili remarked.