Lana Kokaia has been working as a journalist since 2015, covering human rights, political developments, labour rights, conflicts, ethnic minorities, migration and other pressing issues.

Her investigative work has won several awards, including the European Union's highest award in Georgia.

In December 2023, her exposé on labour rights violations by large supermarket companies received recognition from both the European Union in Georgia and the Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics. Throughout her career, Lana has worked with prominent media outlets including IWPR, OC Media, Caucasus Edition: Journal of Conflict Transformation, Chai Khana and RFE/RL's Georgian Service. She focuses on under-reported stories, raising awareness and promoting dialogue on important social issues.

Basic information

Name
Lana Kokaia
Title
Journalist
Expertise
Human Rights, Political Developments, Labor Rights, Conflict Analysis, Ethnic Minorities, Environmental Issues, Migration
Country
Georgia
City
Tbilisi
LinkedIn
Lana Kokaia
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Supported projects

The Silent Threat of Untreated Wastewater

  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Industry

TBILISI / YEREVAN / ODESA / KHERSON –  The Silent Threat of Untreated Wastewater investigates the growing public health and environmental crisis caused by untreated wastewater in Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine.

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