Informing at-risk Georgian youth of their basic human rights
Posted by rnebhrajani at Jul
After a human rights training session, Georgian children talk about what right is most important to them: “Every child of Georgia should have the right to live in a family.” Lika Tstaishvili, 8, at a children’s home with her simulated family. / Photo by Roshan Nebhrajani This is the driving force of Georgia’s latest initiatives […]
A new job opportunity ignites growth
Posted by rnebhrajani at Jul
In addition to writing legal memorandums, implementing new initiatives and developing innovative project activities, JusticeMaker Nana Chapidze will carve yet another notch on to her leadership belt: micromanaging. On Thursday July 22, Chapidze received a long-awaited call from the Georgian United Nations Development Programme. The office in Zugdidi offered her a position as a “Coordinator […]
Sealing the cracks, one reform at a time
Posted by rnebhrajani at Jul
The dissolution of the Soviet Union left many former republics struggling to establish a viable, trustworthy legal infrastructure. From 1991 up until 1997, the Soviet model continued to govern Georgian society. During this time, many citizens still did not trust the Georgian government to protect their rights and solidify their safety. Legal texts in the […]
Introducing the Georgian JusticeMakers DreamTeam
Posted by rnebhrajani at Jul
On Thursday, July 1, JusticeMaker Nana Chapidze hosted a working meeting of the lawyers, consultants and legal studies interns that would work diligently for the next year executing the project “Supporting Juvenile Justice Reforms in Georgia.” Beginning only two weeks ago, the project is currently in its administrative stage. At this meeting, Chapidze assigned tasks […]
Meet JusticeMaker Nana Chapidze
Posted by rnebhrajani at Jun
In between working for five different Georgian legal justice NGOs, spearheading international grant projects and translating various legal documents, it’s a wonder that JusticeMaker Nana Chapidze has any time for herself. Chapidze discusses project implementation at the GYLA office / Photo by Roshan Nebhrajani Born and raised in Kutaisi, Georgia, Chapidze has always been deeply […]
