POLITICS
25.11.22 17:30
The opposition female MPs joined the campaign combating violence against women and called on the Parliament of Georgia to bring the definition of rape in the legislation in line with the standards set by the civilized world.
Ana Natsvilishvili, a member of Lelo, made a statement on this topic at a briefing in the Parliament, together with MPs: Khatia Dekanoidze, Ana Buchukuri, Khatuna Samnidze and Tamar Kordzaia.
"We, the female MPs, are joining the campaign and we think that it is disturbing that even after many years of work, we are facing an alarming reality - we have appalling cases of femicide, hundreds of cases of physical, psychological, and economic violence against women, and the State still has not put the fight against femicide at the highest political level.
We believe that the work of individual agencies alone is not enough to fight femicide. All efforts are futile unless the issue has the highest political support.
We call on male politicians to raise their voices against violence. Of course, the role of the Parliament is very important in this process because today we have to resolve a very important issue - sexual violence in the 21st century and its worst form - rape in Georgian legislation does not meet the standards set by the civilized world. Despite numerous attempts, the system resists bringing a civilized, fair and proper definition of this crime into law. We call on the Parliament to immediately take this step", said Ana Natsvilishvili.
source: IPN
Read: 379
Write comment
(In their comments, readers should avoid expressing religious, racial and national discrimination, not use offensive and derogatory expressions, as well as appeals that are contrary to the law)
News feed
-
What are the dangers of France's interference in Ukraine and the South Caucasus?
13:3719.04.24
-
The Prime Minister met the Ambassador of Iran in Georgia
12:5719.04.24
-
12:1519.04.24
-
Georgian FM meets U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations
11:2919.04.24
-
Foreign Ministry denies reports about summoning of Georgian Ambassador to Bundestag
10:0019.04.24
-
Parliament to hear Ministers of Interior and Economy on April 19
18:0018.04.24
-
Competition Agency: 23,983 concentrations of economic entities registered in Q1
17:2518.04.24
-
Georgian PM, EUMM Head review situation in Russian-occupied territories
16:4518.04.24
-
UK Ambassador on transparency bill: hindrances to civil society’s functioning “concerning”
16:1018.04.24
-
15:4018.04.24
-
15:3018.04.24
-
14:4218.04.24
-
13:4118.04.24
-
12:4518.04.24
-
11:0018.04.24
-
10:1118.04.24
-
PM: NGOs never decried calls for second front
18:1117.04.24
-
Ruling party official: future of Georgia belongs to Europe
17:0917.04.24
-
16:1317.04.24
-
15:3117.04.24
-
Parliament adopts bill on Transparency of Foreign Influence with first reading
14:5717.04.24
-
GD MP says foreigners should not call for Rose Revolution in Georgia
13:4717.04.24
-
12:4117.04.24
-
Four police officers got injuries during anti-Transparency Bill protest
11:5417.04.24
-
Russia rushes Iran with Resht-Astara railway line
23:4516.04.24
-
18:0016.04.24
-
17:2516.04.24
-
Communications Commission: EU experts say Georgian mobile market “non-competitive”
16:4316.04.24
-
Georgian Foreign Minister, Chinese delegation discuss bilateral relations
16:0016.04.24
-
Mikheil Saakashvili: Ivanishvili declared war against the Georgian people
15:1516.04.24
-
Gabrielius Landsbergis: Georgia's destination is Europe. Do not derail that dream
14:3516.04.24
-
Georgia among top 50 countries in Positive Peace Index
13:5916.04.24
-
Georgian, South Korean officials discuss free trade deal in Seoul meeting
13:0216.04.24
-
Police say 14 detained, officer injured during transparency bill protests
12:1516.04.24
-
11:3716.04.24
-
Legal Issues Committee supports candidates for CEC chairmanship and membership
10:5716.04.24