Meeting at the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the General Education Management and Development Department, the National Curriculum Department, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Abkhazia.

The working meeting was dedicated to the importance of teaching non-violent coexistence and conflict management in public schools of Georgia, the state's vision on this issue, as well as the assessment of the current situation in schools and the analysis of challenges.

While speaking about the state's strategic vision and approach, Aluda Goglichidze particularly emphasized the significance and role of practicing teachers in teaching non-violent coexistence and conflict management in schools. According to him, it is precisely through the efforts, knowledge, and activeness of educators that it is possible to directly tackle the existing problem and help young people develop skills that will enable them to cultivate a sound approach toward conflicts and manage them effectively.

During the meeting, Aluda Goglichidze conducted a master class for teachers on the topic of conflict management. Through interesting exercises, he raised many thought-provoking and meaningful focal points surrounding the problem, which were subsequently discussed and debated.

Marina Ushveridze, Director of the Civil Education and Teacher Training Program, spoke about the work carried out within the framework of the program to enhance the professionalism of civil education teachers. She also introduced the founders of the newly established organization, the "Civil Education Teachers' Forum", and briefed the audience on the forum's future plans.