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Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Informs the UN Special Rapporteur about the Ongoing Reforms in the Agency Aimed at Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Thursday, 14 September, 2023
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Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Informs the UN Special Rapporteur about the Ongoing Reforms in the Agency Aimed at Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Deputy Minister of Justice, Buba Lomuashvili held a working meeting today with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Gerard Quinn.

The conversation touched upon the measures implemented and planned by the Ministry of Justice aimed at improving the rights of persons with disabilities within the system. Attention was focused on issues such as: the Law of Georgia "on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities", the involvement of the representatives of the disabled community in the policy planning process by the Ministry, the legal status of the convicts/accused persons with disabilities placed in the penitentiary and their living conditions, etc.

Gerard Quinn was on a special visit to Georgia, the purpose of which is to evaluate the steps taken in the direction of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in the country and the respective experience.

The Special Rapporteur will submit a report on the current situation in Georgia at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in March 2024.

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Georgian Minister of Justice Presents Innovative Projects to UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. The parties discussed the strong cooperation between Georgia and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, as well as opportunities for further deepening this partnership.

Particular attention was given to preparations for the UN Public Service Forum, a major international event to be held in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026. The forum is expected to bring together up to 500 high-level participants and experts from around the world.

The discussion also covered Georgia’s progress in public service reform and the modernization of state institutions. Minister Salia highlighted three innovative projects that Georgia will present at the UN Public Service Awards: the Public Service Hall, ProbBox, and Re-Market. He noted that these initiatives are aimed at delivering more inclusive, accessible, and citizen-oriented services.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations.

The Ministry of Justice delegation is currently participating in the 25th session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), an important international platform for sharing experiences and best practices in public governance reform.
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