The Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee discussed the Government’s “2025 Report on the Implementation of Measures to Ensure the Realization of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of Persons with Disabilities, Including Social Rights”.

According to the presenter, Niko Tatulashvili, Head of the Human Rights Department of the Administration of the Government of Georgia, the report was prepared on the basis of action plan reports approved by various state institutions at both the central and local levels.

He noted that the report consists of eight chapters covering the following areas: awareness-raising activities, the study of international practices and the development of relevant guidelines; healthcare and social protection; promotion of independent living and accessibility; access to justice; employment promotion; access to education; participation in cultural, sports, recreational and other public activities; and the production of statistics and data collection.

Niko Tatulashvili briefed committee members on the activities implemented in these areas.

Speaking about healthcare and social protection, the presenter noted that a special package was available for persons with disabilities last year, covering outpatient and inpatient care, scheduled surgeries, oncology treatment, management of infectious diseases, rehabilitation services, provision of medications for chronic illnesses, and dental care.

“In 2025, an updated primary healthcare model was launched, encompassing preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services. An additional GEL 120 million has been allocated for this purpose over the next four years. The international accreditation process for medical institutions is actively underway. As of 2025, 86% of the country’s inpatient healthcare facilities had received accreditation, indicating a high standard of quality. Municipalities implemented a variety of social and medical programs covering medical services, provision of medications, housing rent support, targeted cash assistance, access to free dining facilities, co-financing of electricity costs, free transportation, rehabilitation/habilitation services, personal assistance services, home-care services, and assistive devices. More than 9,000 individuals benefited from Tbilisi City Hall services alone. In addition, during the reporting period, the Ministry of Defence provided 30 prosthetic and orthotic services to 20 wounded or injured service members”, - stated Niko Tatulashvili.

When assessing the report, Rati Ionatamishvili, Chair of the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee, stated that attention should be focused on a number of issues, including the application of the biopsychosocial model, the personal assistance program, the national accessibility plan, the improper and unauthorized use of parking permits designated for persons with disabilities, employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, access to medications, and other related matters.

Taking into account the remarks expressed during the discussion, the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee positively assessed the report.