civil society Georgia

Courtrooms without cameras: How Georgia's courts closed their doors to media

The restrictions were introduced as the courts were hearing a series of high-profile trials involving political prisoners

Poll: 71% of Georgians support EU membership

However, some respondents said they were dissatisfied with the pace of Georgia's progress towards EU membership

'Victory achieved': Parents of children with Duchenne syndrome in Georgia end protest

The authorities have agreed to set up a working group to secure funding and procurement of the necessary medicines.

Parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy meet Georgian prime minister

Above all, the parents are demanding that the government import and fund the medicines their children need.

Opinion: ‘The calculation is that people will resort to self-censorship’

Political analyst Paata Zakareishvili comments on the creation of a special hate speech department within Georgia’s Interior Ministry.

PHR: ‘For children in Georgia, every day is a struggle for survival’

The Partnership for Human Rights (PHR) says the protection of children’s rights in Georgia continues to face serious challenges.

Georgia’s Interior Ministry launches new department to combat ‘hate speech’

Its task will be to identify publicly disseminated content that is insulting in nature or shows signs of an administrative offence.

Georgian students raise 1.6m lari for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The campaign came in response to the government’s refusal to fund treatment.

Kaja Kallas: 'Georgia is a stark reminder of what happens when Russia succeeds'

“EU candidate countries must speed up reforms, especially on core issues.”

'Dream’s censors': What does Georgia’s communications watchdog do?

Transparency International considers it wrong that people linked to the authorities review complaints filed against critical broadcasters.

'We have very little time': How children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Georgia are fighting for their lives

For a year, parents of children with a rare and severe genetic condition have been urging the authorities to allow the import of costly medicines.

Amnesty International report 2025: Repression and shrinking civic space in Georgia

Georgia expels Azerbaijani opposition journalist: timeline and questions over Afgan Sadygov’s case

Officially, his expulsion was linked to insulting a police officer on social media, but the speed of the process and the broader context cast doubt on this explanation

'Local democracy in Georgia under threat' – Council of Europe Congress resolution

The resolution highlights high political polarisation and one-party control over local authorities

Strasbourg court begins hearing case on Georgia’s FARA law, in potentially precedent-setting move

The law “On the Registration of Foreign Agents” (FARA) came into force on 31 May 2025

'Political prisoners, persecution, Russian and Iranian influence' — European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia

The resolution calls for the immediate release of all those detained for political reasons.

Lawyers to present water cannon chemical exposure victims in Georgian court

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association files formal appeal with prosecutor general’s office

New law in Georgia proposes to criminalise refusal to recognise constitutional bodies

Government says bill is part of fight against extremism