The University of Georgia will conduct yet another Week of Tolerance in the framework of the International Day of Tolerance from 12^th of November through 16^th of November, during which the University of Georgia will host a series of public lectures and special events. The main themes to be highlighted this year will be tolerance towards elderly people, animals and nature.

The University of Georgia the first ever Week of Tolerance in 2014, giving way to a meaningful tradition for the sake of popularizing ideas of humanism and tolerance. The motto of the Week of Tolerance is “Tolerance is Freedom”.

Agenda:

12^th of November

Public Lecture: Tolerance towards Animals

Every Attendant will have the opportunity to bring their own pets.

In addition, everyone can send a photo with their own pet and The University of Georgia will upload these photos on Facebook page.

Speakers; Tiko Kvaliashvili, Activist of Animal Rights Committee of Georgia.

Tinatin Chavchavanidze- Psychologist, Founder of Animal Rights Committee of Georgia.

Attendance is free.

Time: 5pm

Place: The University of Georgia, IV Building, Conference Hall #519

13^th of November

Public Lecture: Tolerance towards Elders

Visit at Tbilisi Elderly Boarding Home- Satnoebis Sakhli, where students of the University of Georgia will perform and bring gifts for the elderly.

Time: 3pm

Place: Tbilisi, Vazisubani

14^th of November

Public Lecture: Tolerance Towards the Environment

Speaker- Zurab Sevardnadze, Gardener, Founder of Gardenia Shevardnadze

After the lecture, students will plant various plants in Garden of Europe located on campus.

Attendance is free.

Time: 4pm

Place: The University of Georgia, IV Building, Room #116

15^th of November

Public Lecture: Autism and Tolerance

Speakers: Mrs Ia Iashvili, Institute of Children Development- Clinical Manager of Center of Autism.

Attendance is free.

Time: 4pm

Place: The University of Georgia, IV Building, Conference Hall #519

16^th of November

Ceremony of Awards of a winner of the essay competition- “What does Tolerance mean”.

Attendance is Free.

Time: 4pm

The University of Georgia, IV Building, Conference Hall #519