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Competition Announced to Select Georgia’s Candidate for Membership in the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

A competition has been announced to select Georgia’s candidate for membership in the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), in accordance with the rules approved by Order No. 1228 of the Minister of Justice of Georgia on 5 August 2026.

The Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) is an independent expert body within the Council of Europe system responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. In carrying out their functions, GRETA members act independently and impartially.

Following the competition, the candidate nominated by Georgia will participate in the election of GRETA members, which will take place on 27 November 2026 during the 39th meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.

The competition requirements are available at the following address: https://vacancy.hr.gov.ge/JobProvider/UserOrgVaks/Details/100421?active=1

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 24 August 2026.

A competition has been announced to select Georgia’s candidate for membership in the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), in accordance with the rules approved by Order No. 1228 of the Minister of Justice of Georgia on 5 August 2026.

The Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) is an independent expert body within the Council of Europe system responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. In carrying out their functions, GRETA members act independently and impartially.

Following the competition, the candidate nominated by Georgia will participate in the election of GRETA members, which will take place on 27 November 2026 during the 39th meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe

Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.

The competition requirements are available at the following address: https://vacancy.hr.gov.ge/JobProvider/UserOrgVaks/Details/100421?active=1

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 24 August 2026.

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The Minister of Justice Hands Over New Specialized Vehicles and Modern Weapons to the Escort and Special Events Department

Paata Salia, together with Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, handed over 38 new specialized vehicles designed for escorting convicted persons, as well as modern weapons, to the Department. The Minister of Justice addressed the employees and thanked them for their service.

“An important step has been taken towards upgrading the technical equipment of the penitentiary system. The Service’s arsenal and vehicle fleet have been modernized. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Special Penitentiary Service is to care for their employees and improve their working conditions. Particular importance is attached to strengthening their professional skills. To this end, the necessary training facilities will be established. Caring for employees, ensuring their safety, improving their working conditions and supporting their professional development are essential to strengthening the penitentiary system,” Paata Salia stated.

Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, also addressed the participants at the event.

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Special Penitentiary Service, is working on several projects scheduled for completion in early 2028. These include the construction of a new facility, an indoor shooting range, sports grounds, gym facilities, a training centre and training classrooms.