The Training Center of Justice unveiled this free course, aimed at all individuals interested in mastering Georgian and fostering its wider use.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili, underscored the project's significance, particularly for diaspora members and ethnic minorities, during his presentation.

"At the Ministry of Justice, ensuring accessible state services is a top priority. Thus, enabling citizens to access these services without language barriers is crucial. That's why we've developed the first-ever online Georgian language course and a corresponding web platform at the Training Center of Justice. This initiative will empower citizens to learn Georgian, facilitating smoother communication when accessing services," Deputy Minister Cheishvili explained.

The Georgian language online course, spearheaded by the Training Center of Justice, received financial support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the German government. The Digital Governance Agency of the Ministry of Justice has crafted an online training platform accessible through https://eacademy.tcj.gov.ge/, offering course content in English, Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Ukrainian.

Comprising 20 comprehensive lessons, the course caters specifically to non-Georgian speakers. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate. The project's beneficiaries encompass:

• Members of Georgian diasporas worldwide
• Ethnic minorities within Georgia
• Asylum seekers in Georgia
• Individuals holding refugee or humanitarian status
• Those aspiring to attain Georgian citizenship
• Foreign nationals with a keen interest in Georgian culture

The event was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Justice; representatives of the executive government; Representatives of UNDP, State Language Department, German Embassy in Georgia, the Training Center of Justice and other invited guests.

Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia, Beka Dzamashvili expressed gratitude to the forum participants for their two days of fruitful collaboration, emphasizing the pivotal role of such gatherings in fortifying the institutions of both nations and fostering positive transformations.

Addressing the forum, Deputy Minister of Justice, Buba Lomuashvili underscored the significance of digital innovations in the rehabilitation and re-socialization of probationers.

Head of the Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia, Nika Tshvarashvili focused on the achievements in the penitentiary system at the thematic panel and shared his experience of the approach focused on the protection of human rights to his Armenian colleagues.

Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, Ketevan Sarajishvili contributed by sharing Georgian experiences in extradition and child abduction matters with Armenian colleagues.

Throughout the two-day forum, discussions delved into current accomplishments and forthcoming innovations, engaging representatives from various sectors including the Human Rights Protection Secretariat of the Government of Georgia, the Personal Data Protection Service, the Association of Mediators, the Association of Lawyers, and the Legal Aid Service.