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08.03.2023

Response of organizations working on the rights of persons affected by conflicts and peace issues on current political processes

On behalf of the organizations working on the rights of persons affected by conflicts and issues of peace, we express concern regarding the political events du jour and believe that the recent steps of the Georgian Dream government are against the historical choice of the people of Georgia - integration with the European Union.
08.03.2023

'Foreign Agents' Law and Police Violence Pose a Serious Threat to Human Rights and EU Integration

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organization in Georgia, the “Human Rights Center” (HRC), are alarmed by excessive police violence against peaceful protesters who came out to oppose a draft Russia-inspired “Foreign Agents” law. T
08.03.2023

Police Used Illegal and Disproportionate Force against the Peaceful Civil Protest

On March 7-8, 2023, the police used illegal and disproportionate force against peaceful civil protesters. Mass arrests were made, and according to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 66 individuals were administratively detained. In some cases, physical harm was inflicted, and instances of inhuman/degrading treatment have also been identified. One such incident occurred against politician Zurab Japaridze.
07.03.2023

We respond to the possible election of Levan Ioseliani as public defender

We, the signatory organizations, wish to address the possible election of the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament, Levan Ioseliani, as the Public Defender. This process was conducted without public involvement and participation, which is inconsistent with Recommendation 12 of the European Union, violates the Paris Principles adopted by the United Nations, and has no public trust.
03.03.2023

WE CALL ON THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS TO END THE PRACTICE OF UNJUSTIFIED DETENTION OF ACTIVISTS AND JOURNALISTS

On March 2, 2023, the peaceful demonstration in front of the Parliament of Georgia resulted in the administrative arrest of 36 people,
28.02.2023

STATEMENT - THE OBSERVATORY

Georgia: Parliament must reject new “foreign agents” bill
28.02.2023

Press conference of Human Rights Centre on legal problems of victims of medical services

“Analysis of Legal Issues Victims of Medical Services Face“
24.02.2023

Ukraine: Justice for the most serious crimes will promote international peace and security

24 February marks one year since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To date, FIDH member organisations in Ukraine, the Center for Civil Liberties, and the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, have helped to document close to 30,000 alleged international crimes. 
21.02.2023

Russian Law is not the will of Georgia

We, the people of Georgia, strongly oppose the bill initiated by the members of the Parliamentary The majority, is also endorsed by the Speaker of Parliament and other MPs. We declare that the attempts to adopt this Russian bill attack not only the independent civil society organizations and the critical media, but the people of Georgia themselves.
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