The Children’s Rights Center, organized by UNICEF was opened at GSTU. Mr. Giorgi Sosiashvili welcomed Mr. Ghasan Khalil, a UNICEF representative and other members of the delegation on April 27. The guests visited GSTU centers and attended a training module for students “Democracy and Citizenship”, supervised by Mrs. Arina Tavakarashvili. During the discussion parties reviewed details of the planned international scientific conference “Children’s’ rights and safe school environment” and UNICEF’s involvement in future activities.

The significant fact is that this center is the first one in Shida Kartli region. The center will be a great supporter for Shida Kartli specialists, human rights defenders, academics and citizens, teachers, parents to raise awareness on children’s rights.

With UNICEF’s support 15 training-modules have been taking place at GSTU for school teachers and students, GSTU academic personnel and invited persons.

Centers are also founded in other regions of Georgia. The aim of opening children’s rights centers is to strengthen cultural and human resources which will help academic staff to work on Bachelor’s and Master’s programs for future teachers, education administrators, lawyers and other persons.