In connection with the International Women’s Day, the President awarded 5 female human rights defenders with medals of honor. The ceremony was held in the Orbeliani palace.

According to her administration, co-founder of “Safari” organization Babutsa Pataraia, human rights defender Ana Arganashvili, founders of “National Network for Protection from Violence”, Eliso Amirejibi and Nato Shavlakadze and founder of “Vedzeb” organization Tamar Museridze were awarded.

Salome Zourabichvili awarded Babutsa Pataraia, for her special personal contribution to the protection of women’s rights and empowerment, gender sign in the fight against violence, and promotion of the establishment of a non-violent environment. Ana Arganashvili was awarded for her special personal contribution to protecting the rights of kids and women with disabilities, fighting against violence and discrimination.

Eliso Amirejibi and Nato Shavlakadze were awarded the state award for their special personal contribution to the protection of women victims of gender-based violence, their social integration and economic empowerment, for their special efforts in advocating systemic changes in the fight against violence and developing human resources.

Tamar Museridze was awarded for exceptional civic initiative and responsibility, personal courage and outstanding public activity.