ODIHR observers to Georgia’s local elections to hold press conference on Thursday

TBILISI, 25 August 2021 – Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the observation mission to the local elections in Georgia on Thursday, 26 August.

NB Due to social distancing requirements, only 30 journalists will be able to attend the press conference in person, while all others will have the opportunity to watch and ask questions via Zoom. Broadcast media wishing to film the press conference will be prioritized for personal attendance.

What:

• An introduction to the role of the ODIHR election observation mission and its planned activities
• The press conference can be attended in person or via Zoom (details below)

Who:

• Albert Jónsson, Head of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission

When:

• 15.00 local time (GMT +4) on 26 August 2021

Where:

• Ballroom, Marriott hotel, Rustaveli Avenue 13, Tbilisi

Registration:

• No registration is necessary if you are attending the press conference in person, but only questions from journalists will be taken
• To take part via Zoom, please register with: Katya Andrusz, ODIHR spokesperson: katya.andrusz@odihr.pl and Giovanna Maiola, media analyst:  Giovanna.Maiola@odihr.ge  or phone +995 595316983

For further information on ODIHR’s election observation activities in Georgia, please visit: https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/georgia