§ Article 5Social state

Social state

1. Georgia is a social state.

2. The State shall take care of strengthening the principles of social justice, social equality and social solidarity within society.

3. The State shall take care of the equitable socio-economic and demographic development in the entire territory of the country.
Special conditions for the development of high mountain regions shall be determined by law.

4. The State shall take care of human health care and social protection, ensuring the subsistence minimum and decent housing,
and protecting the welfare of the family. The State shall promote the employment of citizens. Conditions for providing the
subsistence minimum shall be determined by law.

5. The State shall take care of environmental protection and the rational use of natural resources.

6. The State shall take care of the protection of national values, identity and cultural heritage, and of the development of
education, science and culture.

7. The State shall take care of the development of sports, establishing a healthy lifestyle, and engaging children and youth in
physical education and sports.

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8. The State shall take care of maintaining and developing connections with the homeland for Georgian compatriots residing
abroad.

Constitutional Law of Georgia No 1324 of 13 October 2017 – website, 19.10.2017

Constitutional Law of Georgia No 2071 of 23 March 2018 – website, 2.4.2018