Rusudan Gotsiridze facts for kids

Rusudan Gotsiridze (Georgian: რუსუდან გოცირიძე) is an important leader in the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia. She was the first woman to become a Baptist bishop in her country. She works hard to make sure everyone is treated fairly. She especially helps women and people from different religious groups.

Who is Rusudan Gotsiridze?

Rusudan Gotsiridze was born on February 8, 1975. Her hometown is Tbilisi, which is in the country of Georgia. As a bishop, she is a spiritual leader in her church. She helps guide her community and teaches about faith.

Fighting for Equal Rights

Rusudan Gotsiridze is a strong supporter of women's rights. She speaks out against violence that harms women. She believes that women and men should have the same opportunities. She works to make sure women are treated with respect and equality.

Supporting All People

She also helps people from different religious backgrounds. She creates discussions where people from various faiths can talk and understand each other. This helps religious minorities feel supported. Rusudan Gotsiridze was also one of the first religious leaders in Georgia to publicly support the rights of all people, including the LGBT community. She believes everyone deserves to be treated fairly.

She also spoke at a big meeting called the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues. At this meeting, she talked about the challenges faced by religious minorities in Georgia.

An Award for Bravery

In 2014, Rusudan Gotsiridze received a special honor. She was given the International Women of Courage award. This award is given to women around the world who show great bravery. They work to make their communities better. This award recognized her important work for human rights and equality.