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OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation Visits Occupation Line in Khurvaleti
A high-level delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, led by President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, visited the village of Khurvaleti near the occupation line to assess the security situation on the ground.
Levan Makhashvili, Chairman of the Parliament's Committee on European Integration, accompanied the delegation. According to the Parliament of Georgia, Makhashvili provided the members with an overview of Russia's ongoing occupation of Georgian regions and the negative consequences for local residents.
The visit focused on the specific problems faced by the population living near the boundary, as well as broader security challenges and threats to Georgia related to the occupation.
"The delegation of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is led by President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro. The delegation also includes: OSCE PA Vice-President and Special Representative for the South Caucasus Luis Grasa, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security Jevrosima Pejovic, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions Christine Blower, and OSCE PA Secretary General Roberto Montella," the official information states.
Public Defender Calls for Action on Femicide and Labor Rights
Marking International Women's Day, Georgia's Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has called on the state to move beyond existing legal frameworks and take 'systemic and effective steps' to protect women from violence and economic marginalization.
While acknowledging that the country has strengthened its response to domestic violence over the last decade, the Ombudsman noted that "consistent and effective state policy implementation remains necessary" to address gaps in the safety network. Data from the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that in 2025, "12 cases of femicide and 21 attempted murders of women were identified."
The Public Defender expressed particular concern over instances where "despite the state's prior information about possible violence, the prevention of a woman's murder or attempted murder was not possible."
Beyond physical safety, the statement addressed the economic barriers facing women in Georgia. According to the Ombudsman, the full realization of women's labor rights, their equal involvement in economic life, and equal pay for work remain significant challenges."
To address these disparities, the Public Defender "calls on the state to take systemic and effective steps to protect women's rights, empower them, and ensure their equal participation in political and economic life."
