Parliament of Georgia
Mariam Lashkhi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international relations, education, and economic development. Currently serving as Chief Delegate and President of the SDG13 Climate Education Committee at the World Youth Group since September 2022, Mariam also holds the position of Deputy Chairperson for multiple committees in the Parliament of Georgia. With an academic background including a PhD in Digital Economy from BTU and notable fellowships, Mariam has worked in various capacities such as Project Director at the Youth Association for a Better Future, Deputy Chairperson at Georgia's Innovation & Technology Agency, and positions at The World Bank and other organizations focused on financial management and integration. Mariam's multidisciplinary expertise encompasses vocational training for vulnerable youth, economic policy, and climate education initiatives.
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Parliament of Georgia
Within the framework of the project, the Advisory Council on Gender Equality was established under the Chair of the Parliament of Georgia, which is the first institutional mechanism in Georgia. Council brings non-governmental and governmental representatives to discuss and issue recommendations on gender issues, to help ensure that women's voices are heard on an equal footing with men in formulating public policy and decision making at the national and local levels. The Council acts as a lobbying unit for gender issues and focuses its activities on the following aspects such as: 1. Discuss and issue recommendations on gender issues; 2. Elaborate proposals and recommendations on National Gender Policy setting out the actions to integrate gender equality in all spheres and sectors of the political, economic and social life of Georgia; 3. Ensure gender mainstreamed legislation and approximation of Georgian Legislation to the European Union Law pertaining gender equality; 4. Within its competence observe the implementation of the international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women and gender equality issues; 5. Co-operate closely with international and local organizations working on gender issues