In June and July, the Human Rights Center of the University of Georgia’s Law School hosted a series of training sessions for academic staff. The aim of the trainings was to share experiences regarding modern challenges and trends in human rights law. Professors and invited lecturers from accredited higher educational institutions in Georgia had the opportunity to participate.

The trainings covered the following topics: freedom of assembly, protection of personal data, key gender issues and the right to equality, and freedom of expression. The sessions were led by field specialists and renowned human rights defenders, including Giorgi Burjanadze, Londa Toloraia, Eka Skhiladze, and Sopho Benashvili.

“An interesting, practical, and relevant training. Given the subject matter, the gender issues discussed in the workshop can be applied to everyday work,” noted one of the participants.

The trainings were held within the framework of the project “Improving Human Rights Education at the University of Georgia,” implemented by the Human Rights Center of the University of Georgia’s Law School with the support of the USAID Rule of Law Program.