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Thursday, 19 September, 2024
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Tbilisi State University Faculty of Law Establishes Annual International Scientific Symposium with Ministry of Justice Grant

The Ministry of Justice's grant program has led to the establishment of an annual International Scientific Symposium at Tbilisi State University's Faculty of Law. The initiative aims to foster both national and international university cooperation, emphasizing the role of doctoral students and young scholars in advancing the field. Additionally, it seeks to address current challenges in human rights protection and explore modern solutions.

The inaugural symposium, titled "Multidisciplinary Aspects of Human Rights Protection in the Context of Global Challenges," was opened by Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili. The event, structured as a series of panel discussions, focused on critical topics such as administrative law, legal history and methodology, private law, constitutional law, international law, and criminal law—all within the framework of human rights protection.

Notable attendees included Dean of the Faculty of Law of TSU, Tamar Zarandia; her deputy, head of the project, Giorgi Dgebuadze; Participants also featured academic professionals and doctoral students from both Georgia and international institutions.

This international symposium will now be held annually, providing an ongoing platform for intensive collaboration between universities worldwide.

The project was funded through the Ministry of Justice’s annual grant competition, which supports civil society engagement and promotes various civil initiatives. This year, the Ministry is sponsoring 17 projects.

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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.