Embassy events

Political Officer Chris Smith Welcomes Georgia's TrafficKing in Persons Action Plan

On May 14, The Georgian Young Lawyers Association in coordination with the Georgian Government presented the 2007-2008 Anti-Trafficking State Action Plan. U.S. Embassy Political Officer Christopher W. Smith opened the presentation with remarks recognizing Georgia's progress in the battle against trafficking and detailing the road ahead. The U.S. has played key advisory and assistance roles in Georgia's Anti-Trafficking efforts and was proud to endorse the 2007-2008 Anti-TIP Action Plan.
The Action Plan coordinates the efforts of relevant actors in the fight against TIP including government agencies, civil society groups, and international organizations. The plan focuses Anti-TIP efforts in the three “Ps”: prevention through increased public awareness, protection and assistance for TIP victims, and prosecution and punishment of Traffickers.

• May 10-14, Elizabeth Poythress Addresses Georgian Young People
• May 4-11, Rutgers University Professor Delivers a Series of Lectures on American Studies
• May 4-5, Embassy Democracy Grantees Participate in the Grand Civil Society Fair
• May 4, Congratulations to Former Public Affairs Officer Omie Kerr on “the Friend of the Georgia’s Civil Sector” Award
• May 3, Ambassador Tefft and MP Kote Gabashvili Open American Studies Conference
• April 30, U.S. Destroyer Makes Port Call in Batumi, Georgia
• April 30, U.S. Embassy Opens American Corner in Zugdidi
• April 28, Ambassador Tefft Talking Jazz to Georgian Youth
• April 26-29, Tbilisi Hosted The New Orleans Days
• April 20, Georgian Students Gather to Commemorate Victims of Virginia Massacre
• April 18, Discussing Role of African Americans in Development of the United States at American Corners in Gori, Telavi and Tbilisi