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Annual Report of Equality Movement – 2023

In parallel with the escalating intensity of political homophobia in Georgia, in 2023, the Equality Movement implemented its historic highest number of projects. The organization took specific measures for institutional development, establishing a secure and healthy working environment, and strategic planning. Moreover, the Equality Movement established new strategic partnerships and built the foundation for innovative …

AIDS CONFERENCE 2023

The Equality Movement organized an AIDS conference on December 2nd. The conference consisted of six panels and was attended by members of the LGBTQ+ community, doctors and epidemiologists from infectious disease and AIDS center, community-based, service providers, and LGBTQ+ organizations. The representatives shared reports on AIDS-related challenges in Georgia and the region, as well as …

The Removal of Judges from the Justice System Continues

The Coalition reacts to the November 1, 2023 decision of the High Council of Justice (HCoJ), by which Bolnisi District Court judge Nino Giorgadze was refused a life tenure appointment. The decision, Nino Giorgadze’s public statements, and major problems in the justice system raise reasonable doubts about the decision’s legality. Judge Nino Giorgadze openly criticized …

Appeal of Georgian non-governmental organizations to the European Commission

Georgia awaits the European Commission’s recommendation on granting it EU membership candidate status. We, the undersigned Georgian NGOs, share a common mission: to safeguard and advocate for the interests of Georgian citizens and to promote and instill European democratic values in Georgia. We all share the unwavering choice and the paramount interest of an overwhelming …

The authorities fail to respond to the sanctioning of judges and former chief prosecutor

The sanctions imposed by the U.S. on the Georgian judges, Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, and Irakli Shengelia; a former judge, Valerian Tsertsvadze; and the former Chief Prosecutor, Otar Partskhaladze, have not been followed by effective steps on the part of the Georgian authorities. On the contrary, since the moment of sanctioning, the authorities have been actively …

The Coalition Reacts to Another Facade Draft Law Initiated by Georgian Dream and to the Venice Commission’s Opinion

On October 9, the Venice Commission published an unprecedentedly critical opinion regarding the Organic Law of Georgia “On Common Courts.” The document evaluates both the June 2023 legislative amendments and the draft law of September 2023. The latter, unfortunately, became available to the public only after the Commission’s Opinion was published.[1] The Coalition welcomes the …

The Coalition Reacts to the Amendments in the Organic Law on Common Courts

On June 13, the Parliament of Georgia adopted amendments to the Organic Law of Georgia on Common Courts in the third reading.[1] The Georgian Dream’s stated purpose of adopting the amendments was to fulfill the recommendations of the European Commission. However, according to the Venice Commission’s opinion, the draft law did not meet its recommendations …

Kyrgyz Civil Society In Danger: Call For Support Towards International Community By Georgian Civil Society Organizations

In the coming days, it is expected that the Kyrgyz government will adopt the legislative package, collectively known as the “Russian law”, which includes legal amendments to the Law on Non-Commercial Organizations and amendments to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyz Republic.[1] The legislative amendment was introduced with the first hearings without the appropriate engagement of the …

“Georgian Dream” Continues to Protect the Interests of the Clan – Coalition Statement

The “Georgian Dream” deliberately prevented the creation of a temporary investigative commission in the Parliament twice, which was supposed to study corruption and other violations in the judicial system. On April 18, fifty opposition MPs registered for the session. This was enough to create a commission. However, the “Georgian Dream” deputies did not register for …

Civil Society’s address to the government of Georgia

Last month, we, the citizens of Georgia, once again reaffirmed our loyalty to European values and unwavering commitment to the path leading to EU membership. Through widespread public consolidation around EU membership as a national goal, we have shown that the people of Georgia deserve candidate status. According to the sources, in October 2023, the …

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