On October 21, 2025, the Public Defender of Georgia, Levan Ioseliani, opened the 11^th regional office in the Dusheti municipality, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.

The human rights situation in the region and the activities of the Public Defender to protect and promote the rights and freedoms of the population living in Mtskheta-Mtianeti were the topics discussed at the event.

The opening was attended by self-government officials, newly elected mayors, representatives of state agencies and local civil society organizations.

At this stage, the Public Defender of Georgia has regional offices in 11 cities. The Mtskheta-Mtianeti office is located on 19B Agmashenebeli St. in Dusheti and will cover the municipalities of Mtskheta, Mtianeti, Dusheti, Kazbegi and Akhalgori. Jemal Bortsvadze will be the Public Defender’s representative in the office.

Information about the regional offices can be found on the Public Defender's website www.ombudsman.ge.