Effective monitoring of SRHR, GBV and other harmful practices in Georgia

The Office of Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia (PDO), as an “A” Status National Human Rights institution, within the framework of its mandate will monitor accessibility and availability of SRHR, reflect relevant recommendations in its thematic reports and advocate for their implementation through information meetings. Additionally, by cooperating with relevant public authorities, PDO will raise awareness on Comprehensive Sexuality Education and youth-friendly SRHR services and monitor the activities carried out by the government in this regard. This, in turn, will accelerate the implementation of international mechanisms for the protection of human rights and analysis of evidence, based on national, regional and global trends.

In accordance with its mandate, PDO will monitor the situation of Femicide, gender-based violence, child marriage and female genital mutilation to identify gaps in terms of responding and prevention activities carried out by the relevant public authorities and draft applicable recommendations in this direction. PDO will also monitor the fulfillment of commitments undertaken by the Government of Georgia in this regard. PDO will ensure awareness of the local population on the complexity, risks, and complications inherent to harmful practices.

Mode of engagement:

• Policy and guidance
  Effective monitoring of SRHR, a reflection of relevant recommendations in thematic reports and advocacy for their implementation By 2025, Public Defender will strengthen the monitoring system of GBV and other harmful practices