Georgian Democratic Initiative (GDI) - Litigation for Equality
Period/Duration: 04.15.2017 – 10.14.2018
Amount: $99,729
Project description: The project increased access to justice for women, girls, and representatives of ethnic and religious minorities who were victims of domestic violence or discrimination due to cultural or religious factors. The project provided consultations and legal representation for the target groups in Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda and Adigeni municipalities in Samtskhe-Javakheti, and Khulo and Shuakhevi municipalities in Adjara. The project also engaged in strategic litigation in the common and Constitutional courts of Georgia. GDI was partnered with the Center for Participation and Development. In addition, GDI had partnerships in each municipality with attorneys who were involved in the local cases supervised by GDI.