Independent Institutions at Risk: A Constant Challenge to Democracy in Georgia This article discusses the recent key developments that have led to a deteriorating quality of democracy and institutions in the country. Sopho Verdzeuli
Queerphobia in the Azerbaijani Education System - Case of LGBTQIA+ teachers Ali Malikov is an queer activist and journalist. They are also one of the founders of the feminist-queer platform "Qıy vaar!" and 'Femkulis'. Ali shares stories of queer teachers in urban and rural Azerbaijan and clearly shows the challenges they face on a daily basis, both in their professional and personal lives
Protests at Tbilisi State University: Student Housing and Educational Equity in Georgia Recent protests at Tbilisi State University demonstrated the precarious conditions of students, particularly those from the regions, on the capital’s housing market. Hence, the Georgian government should put students on the agenda of social housing policies and recognize students as vulnerable group eligible for state housing support. Philipp Zimmermann
The Heinrich Böll Stiftung Tbilisi Office is seeking a Gender Programme Coordinator Our current focus areas in the field of gender are 1) the empowerment of feminist and queer actors and 2) care politics. We collaborate with and provide grants to partners (civil society organizations, activist groups, academic institutions, etc.), but also implement our own activities.
Égalité – Equality, Freedom, Solidarity (2021-2022) The Georgian LGBTIQ community continues to face stigma, prejudice, and violence because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and forms of personal expression.
Communico Society - Forming an association of Babysitters - informing and empowering practices (2022) The project aims to support the self-organizing of babysitters and domestic workers to improve their working conditions.
Social Workers' s union - Social Work and Feminism (2022) The project "Social Work and Feminism" aims to promote women's equality through a feminist rethinking of social work.
Haraki – staging a play "three sisters" in the regions of Georgia (2022) The aim of the project is to show the play "Three Sisters" in the regional theaters of pre-selected cities. These cities are Rustavi, Batumi, and Ozurgeti;
Call for Contributions to the Project "Exploring Masculinities in the South Caucasus" We are glad to announce a call for contributions to a book project that seeks to reflect on masculinities in the South Caucasus through various angles, including personal, artistic, and scientific.