Public presentations of the draft projects of National Concept on Tolerance and Civic Integration and 2015-2020 Action Plan are ongoing. Representatives of the State Minister’s Office for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Mrs. Tinatin Gogeliani and Mr. Zviad Zviadaze presented the documents before the Council on National Minorities under the Public Defender’s Office.
During the meeting, all the six directions of the Concept and the Action Plan were thoroughly discussed, such as: the rule of law, education and the state language, media and information accessibility, political integration and civic participation, social and regional integration, culture and preservation of identity. The special focus was devoted to the new initiatives foreseen by the projects.
Members of the Council on National Minorities expressed their opinions and recommendations, with special emphasis on cultural and educational programs for small ethnic groups.