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Justice Ministry holds charity event for Juvenile Referral Centre beneficiaries

Proceeds from the sales will be used to purchase products for the adolescents who are in conflict with the law. Photo: Justice Ministry/Facebook

Agenda.ge, 12 Apr 2022 - 23:38, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian Ministry of Justice is holding a charity event prior to the Orthodox Easter to assist the beneficiaries of the Juvenile Referral Centre.

The Georgian National Archives launched exhibition and sale of the handmade items of over 80 Justice Ministry employees to assist the beneficiaries of the Juvenile Referral Centre.

Proceeds from the sales will be used to purchase products for the adolescents who are in conflict with the law.

The exhibition will host visitors throughout the week, including weekends, from 11 AM to 7 PM.

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