Awarding Ceremony of the Human Rights Prize of the Embassy
“Empowering women in crisis situations”
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Human Rights Prize of the French Embassy in Georgia was created to reward local organizations working for the protection and promotion of human rights. France wishes to show its support to the defenders of fundamental rights in Georgia.
This year, the French Embassy in Georgia has chosen to dedicate the 2022 edition of its Human Rights Prize to projects that empower women in the face of crisis situations, whether climatic, environmental, economic, social or conflict related.
Crisis situations particularly affect women and girls, who are victims of increased gender-based and sexual violence and lack of access to health services. It is crucial to empower women, increase their capacity to act and to endorse higher responsibility to overcome barriers and obstacles to the implementation of livelihood strategies adapted to political, economic, and environmental challenges.
The French Embassy is pleased to announce the awarding ceremony of the sixth edition of its Human Rights Prize, which will be accompanied with a prize of 2000 euros.
This event is part of the National Day celebrations and takes place one year after the launch of the Generation Equality Forum, which meaningfully highlights the coordinated action of France with its European and Georgian partners to work together for gender equality in Georgia.
The Prize was awarded to Association “Merkuri”.
