Geneva (ICRC) – The remains of 12 people missing in connection with the armed conflict of 1992–1993 in Abkhazia were identified and handed over to their families on 27 March 2024 with the help of the...
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Georgia Fact Sheet, February 2024
UNHCR assists forcibly displaced and stateless people, including refugees from Ukraine, and works with the government and partners on international protection, statelessness and internal...
Georgia: Relief and grief surge as remains of loved one are handed over after 30 years
In July 1993, 26-year-old Maia Kapanadze’s life took a sudden turn that left her in limbo for 30 years. Her husband, Badri Shalikashvili went missing from near Kindghi village during the war in...
EU and UNDP Enhance Health Services for Conflict-Affected Communities
Renovated outpatient clinics serve 5,500 people in Samegrelo Region In a joint effort to improve access to essential health services, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development...
Preparing Georgia’s emergency responders for crises
UNOPS and European Union extend vital assistance to emergency services of Georgia. UNOPS and the European Union have extended support to Georgia's civil protection services to develop and boost...
Georgia - Landslide, update (Meteo Georgia, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 07 August 2023)
Following the deadly landslide that occurred in the Shovi area (Oni Municipality, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region, northern Georgia) on 3 August, the number of fatalities has been...
Georgia: Remains of 13 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families
Geneva (ICRC) – The remains of 13 people missing in connection with the armed conflict of 1992–1993 in Abkhazia were identified and handed over to their families on 19 July with the help of the...
Preparing for wildfires: EU supports simulation exercise for Eastern Partnership region
Preparedness plays a crucial role in saving lives. At the beginning of this year’s wildfire season, the EU continues supporting preparedness not only in EU Member States but also in our Eastern...
Adopting Resolution Recognizing Right of Return for Georgia’s Displaced Persons, Refugees, General Assembly Underlines Implementation Timetable Needed
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY SEVENTY-SEVENTH SESSION 76TH MEETING (PM) GA/12507 The General Assembly today adopted the latest in a series of resolutions recognizing the right of return of all internally...
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Search continues for people missing in connection with the armed conflicts of 1990s and August 2008
The 18th meeting of the Coordination Mechanism seeking to clarify the fate and whereabouts of people missing in relation to the armed conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath was...
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Joint humanitarian NGO statement: Ukraine one year on: Highlighting the needs of displaced Ukrainians in Georgia
On the occasion of the one-year mark of the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine, the undersigned members of the humanitarian community in Georgia would like to highlight the needs and...
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The uncertain future of 26,000 Ukrainians in Georgia
"In one day, we lost everything – home, work, peace, our past life!" – Aksana, from Donetsk Despite a shortfall in funding in Georgia, People in Need (PIN) is improving the lives of Ukrainian...
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World Vision Georgia Country Profile 2022, January 2023
World Vision (WV) is one of the leading children’s rights non-governmental organisations in Georgia. Throughout its over 20 years of work in the country, the organisation has been actively engaged in...
GIEWS Country Brief: Georgia 03-January-2023
FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Drier‑than‑average weather conditions affecting 2023 winter crops Cereal output in 2022 estimated at near‑average level Total cereal import requirements in 2022/23 forecast at...
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim A.A. Khan KC, announces conclusion of the investigation phase in the Situation in Georgia [EN/KA]
On 27 January 2016, my Office opened an investigation in the Situation in Georgia in relation to crimes against humanity and war crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court...
Georgia: Remains of 11 people identified in connection with the 1992–1993 armed conflict
Geneva (ICRC) – The family members of 11 people who were missing in connection with the armed conflict of 1992–1993 in Abkhazia were informed that their loved ones were positively identified with the...
DRC facilitates first joint Nordic-Baltic diplomatic tour in Georgia
Accompanied by DRC South Caucasus, accredited diplomats of Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, and Lithuania complete a two-day tour in Georgia. Here, they met for the first time jointly with local government...
$100 Million ADB Loan to Further Strengthen Georgia’s Fiscal Resilience
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (10 November 2022) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to deepen Georgia’s reforms to fiscal management, capital markets, and its...
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World Vision Georgia Country Profile
World Vision is one of the leading children’s rights non-governmental organizations in Georgia. Throughout its over 20 years of work in the country, the organization has been actively engaged in the...
Oral update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights on follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution 49/33 on “Cooperation with Georgia”
Distinguished Vice-President, Excellencies, Dear colleagues, On behalf of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, I am pleased to update the Council regarding the implementation of resolution 49/33...