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Georgia: empowering youth to be active citizens

Georgia: empowering youth to be active citizens

Youth leader Giga Phartenadze is working to engage young people in politics in Georgia and help them understand their rights against a backdrop of increasing state-led repression. Thousands of people in Georgia continue to protest violations of the electoral process...
Georgian Fellows stand with protestors

Georgian Fellows stand with protestors

JST Fellows Salome Ugalava and Tamar Oniani are at the forefront of efforts to oppose the “foreign agent” law, which has ignited mass protests across Georgia. Following weeks of protests, MPs have pushed through the legislation brought by the ruling Georgian Dream...
Breaking the cycle of youth offending

Breaking the cycle of youth offending

JST Fellow Zurab Sanikidze led the process to establish a joined-up child referral system in Georgia that reduces reoffending and helps children find a path to a better future. The age at which a person can be held responsible for committing a crime is a controversial...
JST launches new fellowship programme

JST launches new fellowship programme

Apply now for the 2023/4 JST fellowship programme. We’re inviting exceptional young professionals and change-makers from 12 countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for our next fellowship programme. The programme will take place online...