We express our deepest condolences on the passing of Zurab Bragvadze, a valued member of our organization, head of a key program, and a dear colleague and friend.

Zurab was truly an exceptional individual, distinguished by his professionalism, dedication, and personal qualities. His contributions were invaluable to the processes of peacebuilding and trust restoration.

On October 26, 2023, the Institute for the Study of Nationalism and Conflicts hosted the final event of the “Education for Reconciliation” project.

Implemented in Georgia with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands, the project involved schools from Samegrelo, Kvemo Kartli, and Shida Kartli. Among other activities, it included a series of training sessions, during which participating teachers received instruction on peace education and conflict-sensitive approaches. Furthermore, the teachers had the opportunity to implement their own peace initiatives within their schools.

The final meeting of the “Armenian-Georgian Dialogue” was held, during which the participating experts had the opportunity to present their analysis of ongoing events in the South Caucasus to the audience.

At the Davitian Private Secondary School in Bolnisi, the project “Opportunities Without Borders” was implemented. The project included several activities and actively engaged the entire school community, including representatives of ethnic minority groups.

Students organized masterclasses for parents on creating handmade crafts. A tea evening was also held, providing an informal space to discuss similarities and differences among various traditions, as well as existing stereotypes and ways to overcome them.