On November 4, 5, and 6, 2026, the Public Defender of Georgia, Levan Ioseliani, and the First Deputy Public Defender, Tamar Gvaramadze, attended the General Assembly and Leadership Forum of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels.

During the General Assembly, GANHRI members discussed the organization’s activities, progress achieved, existing challenges and future priorities. They reviewed activity and financial reports, as well as the strategic plan framework and priorities. Furthermore, they were briefed on news regarding GANHRI and the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) for 2027, addressed the renewal of ENNHRI working groups, and examined the 2027 operational plan and budget. Particular attention was given to the elections for the ENNHRI Chair and other official positions.

At the Leadership Forum attended by the heads of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), participants discussed the challenges facing such institutions in Europe and shared their practices regarding ways to overcome them. They also addressed the importance of strengthening mutual support among the institutions and explored possibilities for defining joint actions.