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Needlework and Sewing Master Classes to Be Held at Penitentiary No. 5

Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia and Head of the Special Penitentiary Service Giorgi Pataridze hosted the First Lady of Georgia, Tamar Bagrationi, and invited guests at Penitentiary No. 5 for women.

During the visit, the First Lady toured the various spaces created to support the resocialization and rehabilitation of convicts. She also visited the newly renovated sewing workshop operating within the institution, where female convicts are employed.

The sewing workshop was supplied with fabrics and other necessary materials, enabling the women to create different types of clothing, including festive garments. At the initiative of the First Lady, sewing, needlework, and other master classes are planned to be held at Penitentiary No. 5.

Using the provided materials, the female convicts will also sew stage costumes for the musical group Kakhaberi and Khanum.

At the conclusion of the visit, a concert featuring the convicts and the group Kakhaberi and Khanum was held for the Deputy Minister of Justice, the First Lady of Georgia, and other invited guests.

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The 2026 UN Public Service Forum Concludes in Tbilisi

The results of the Forum were summarized by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua.

“Over the past few days, we have discussed the core issues shaping modern public governance and defining its future. These include digital transformation, innovation, transparency, inclusiveness, and improved access to public services. Sharing experiences in these areas will contribute to the sustainable development of public services,” said Paata Salia.

The Minister of Justice thanked participants for their contributions to the success of the event and noted that hosting the UN High-Level Public Service Forum in Tbilisi represents international recognition of the reforms Georgia has successfully implemented over the years.

The Forum concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the best innovative projects aimed at improving access to public services.

The awards were presented by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. In total, 12 winning projects were selected across four categories from among 700 innovative projects submitted by participants from 62 countries.

The UN Public Service Forum was held in Georgia for the first time, organized by the Ministry of Justice.

During the three-day event, global leaders and international experts discussed key challenges and innovations in modern public service delivery