Religion Agency Holds Training for Students on Religious Neutrality and Secularism

Representatives of the State Agency for Religious Affairs held a training for Georgian and students of various ethnic groups from Georgia's state universities. The topic was "Religious Neutrality and Secularism."

According to the agency, the training was held within the framework of the project "Know Your Country" implemented by the organization "New Generation for Progress."

Nino Chavchavadze, head of the agency's Strategic Research, Analysis and Regions Service, welcomed the participants and provided information about the training. Lawyer Alexander Sheyiladze of the Legal Support Service spoke on the topic "Religion and Freedom of Faith." Sergo Parulava, a specialist in the Strategic Research, Analysis and Regions Service, presented a report titled "Religious Diversity in Georgia." Both speakers answered students' questions.

The organization "New Generation for Progress" implements the project "Know Your Country" with the support of the Youth Agency. The aim of the project is the civic integration of students from ethnic minorities and the formation of civic values among them.