Two-day seminar on "Civic Memory, Myths and Propaganda"

From August 19-21 in Ateni, Gori Municipality, a two-day seminar on "Civic Memory, Myths and Propaganda" was held within the framework of the coalition project "DIVERSE" (Diversity, Intercultural Dialogue, and Versatile Strategies for Resilient Society Empowerment). Representatives from the Chavchavadze Center, Internews Georgia, and the Investigation Bureau led the sessions. They addressed participants on the importance of civic memory, the historical context of disinformation and propaganda, its origins, and its impact on contemporary society. Young people from various regions of Georgia participated in the event. During the seminar, participants also viewed documentaries on Soviet myths and modern hybrid warfare.

The Ilia Chavchavadze Center for European Studies and Civic Education is implementing Project DIVERSE within the framework of the USAID program "Unity in Diversity." This USAID program is implemented by the United Nations Association of Georgia (UNAG) with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Chavchavadze Center is implementing Project DIVERSE in coalition with Internews Georgia and the Investigative Bureau.