2016-11-20
Ms. Sophie Japaridze, Assistant to the Prime Minister of Georgia on Human Rights and Gender Equality met with Ms, Melanie Verveer, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairmanship-in-Office on Gender Issues. Discussion was related to various institutional mechanisms practiced at the Government Administration, including the gender equality issues.
Parties talked about the National Plan on fight against abuse of women and protection of the victims of corporal punishment for 2016-2017.
Ms. Japaridze briefed the distinguished visitor about the current services and future plans for the support and protection of the victims of corporal punishment.
Parties discussed a set of legislative amendments initiated by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia for the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention (aka Istanbul Convention) on the Prevention and Combat of Violence Against Women and Corporal Punishment.
Focus was made on various challenges within the scope, including the early marriage, social reintegration and compensation of the victims of violence.
By the close of the meeting, Ms. Sophie Japaridze spoke about the root causes of the problems and measures designed by the authorities of the country for their prevention and combat.