A Peace Studies Center has opened at Gori State University

A Peace Studies Center has opened at Gori State University. The event was attended by State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani, Minister of Education, Science and Youth Givi Mikanadze, and First Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament Giorgi Volski, who all delivered speeches. Imedi+4

Also speaking at the event were Gori State University Rector Aleksandre Mghebrishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth Zviad Gabisonia, and Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia Giorgi Dzadzamia. Sources provide conflicting information regarding Giorgi Sosiashvili's status: imedinews and rustavi2 refer to him as a member of the Parliament of Georgia and an academician, while 1tv and another publication by imedinews identify him as the Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Youth Affairs. Imedi+4

The new academic space will be dedicated to peacebuilding, dialogue, and conflict research in the region. The center's goal is to mobilize academic resources, popularize peace education, and raise tolerance and civic awareness among young people. The center plans to organize educational programs, training sessions, scientific research, and international discussions. Imedi+4