Empowered Youth, Inclusive Future: Strengthening Civic Engagement and Human Rights

15 April, 2025

Project Title: Empowered Youth, Inclusive Future: Strengthening Civic Engagement and Human Rights

Project Duration: 15 April 2025 – 15 October 2025

Funding: USD 19,955

Project Donor: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Project Goals:

The project aims to enhance young people’s knowledge and skills related to human rights and to promote their active participation in civic processes at the regional level.

Project activities are planned in three main directions:

1) Enhance Youth Engagement in Civic Life – Increase the active participation of young people, including those from non-dominant ethnic groups, in civic activities within Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Telavi and Gurjaani municipalities.

2) Support and Implement Community-Led Initiatives – Facilitate and promote youth initiatives in local communities to address their needs and priorities.

3) Strengthen Human Rights Awareness at the Local Level – Conduct campaigns at the regional level to raise public awareness of human rights issues within local communities.