Georgia

Zurab Balanchivadze (left), one of two finalists of the Special Prize for Peace Journalism at the awards ceremony on January 29, 2019 together with (l to r) Erik Høeg, Head of the EUMM in Georgia, Des Doyle, Head of Press and Public Information office at EUMM, Beka Bajelidze, IWPR Caucasus Regional Director and Nika Gablishvili, the 2018 Prize winner. (Photo courtesy of EUMM)

Georgia: Special Peace Prize Winner Announced

Winning article follows the struggles of an ethnically-mixed village.

31 Jan 19

Beka Bajelidze, IWPR Caucasus Director mentors a team called Metaphor, which produced a short video highlighting environmental issues that affected Georgia in recent years. (Photo: Iliauni)

Georgia: Hackathon for Hi-Tech Solutions

Specialists develop innovative tools for eco-friendly journalism.

8 Dec 18

Header for the IWPR Radio Podcasts “Refugee News” and “Behind the Headlines” run by young reporters from conflict-affected regions of Georgia and students of media schools in Tbilisi. (Photo: IWPR Georgia)

Georgia: Enduring Legacy for IWPR Radio

Regional stations continue to play a key role addressing local issues and reaching community audiences.

31 Oct 17

A workshop with Georgian, Ossetian and Abkhaz activists and journalists in Istanbul. (Photo: IWPR Caucasus)

Women Building Peace in the South Caucasus

Platform helps activists and writers from conflict regions come together.

8 Mar 17

Gvantsa Doluashvili, Winner of 2016 EUMM Prize for Peace Journalism. (Photo: IWPR Georgia)

Georgia's Best Journalists Revealed

In its fourth year, competition identifies outstanding submissions on conflict-related issues.

16 Feb 17

FGM is practised in three villages of the Kvareli district of Georgia – Tivi, Saruso and Chantliskure. © Aida Mirmaksumova

Georgia: FGM Criminalised Following IWPR Investigation

State takes immediate action to outlaw practice and raise public awareness.

2 Feb 17

(L to R) John Durnin, EUMM Spokesperson, Chief of Press and Press Information Unit, Natia Kuprashvili, Natalia Dzvelishvili, Maia Mamulashvili and Beka Bajelidze. (Photo: IWPR)

IWPR and Media Groups Foster Peace Dialogue

Main regional networks team up to set best journalism standards.

30 Jul 16

Young journalists receive training in responsible reporting and countering violent extremism. (Photo: IWPR)

Boosting Georgian Regional Media

This key sector can play an important role in supporting rule of law and combating radicalisation.

16 Jun 16

Georgian Journalist Wins IWPR Fellowship

Award recognises reporting that promotes peaceful solutions to conflict.

12 Feb 16

Officials, NGO workers and migration activists came together for the IWPR round-table in Zugdidi. (Photo: Alexander Keshelashvili)

Georgian IDPs Still Stuck in Limbo

A lack of coordination means that tens of thousands of people have yet to be rehoused, despite numerous assistance programmes.

25 Jan 16

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