On September 14, 2022, John Pennel, Mission Director to USAID, Lea Kaplan, Director of USAID Georgia Office for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, and representatives of the Agency visited the Legal Aid Service Batumi Bureau.
The Deputy Directors of the Service, Nino Meladze and David Simonia, introduced the ongoing reforms and future plans of the Service to the guests. Within the framework of the meeting, an interesting discussion was held about the further development of a human-friendly justice system.
Expressing his great respect for the work performed by the Service, Mr.Pennel pledged support in the future.
It is of particular importance for the Legal Aid Service to cooperate with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), in order to enhance and build up the Service and effectively protect human rights in Georgia.