GENEVA (1 September 2023) -The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Gerard Quinn, will conduct an official visit to Georgia from 4 to 14 September 2023.

During his visit, Quinn will examine laws, policies and concrete measures that the Government is taking to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in the country. The visit is taking place at the invitation of the Government.

The expert will travel to Tbilisi, the Kakheti region and other areas to meet with Government authorities, the office of the Public Defender, persons with disabilities and their representative organisations, civil society and UN agencies.

He will also visit institutions for people with disabilities, psychiatric facilities, and establishments providing services for persons with disabilities.

The Special Rapporteur will hold a press conference on Thursday 14 September at 2 p.m. local time at the Courtyard By Marriott Hotel in Tbilisi, 4 Freedom Square, Tbilisi, Georgia. Access will be strictly limited to journalists.

The expert will present his report to the Human Rights Council in March 2024.