Georgia
There are serious setbacks in freedom of media in Georgia, with numerous attacks against media professionals and the jailing of a critical TV director. Authorities are failing to pursue meaningful accountability for abuses committed by law enforcement. The introduction of the “foreign agent” bill in the parliament in February 2023 met with domestic and international criticism as a sign of an attack on civil society, and was withdrawn at least temporarily. Other areas of concern include illegal surveillance, unfair labor conditions, and violence against women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. The European Union conditioned Georgia’s candidacy for membership on progress on 12 issues, many connected to human rights.
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April 12, 2024
Georgia: Abandon ‘Foreign Agent’ Registration Law
Proposed Bill Poses Grave Threat to Civil Society, Including Trade Unions
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September 6, 2023
A Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency in Georgia
Identity of Rights-Abusing Employers Will Remain Public
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March 7, 2023
Georgia: ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill Tramples on Rights
Reject Measure Restricting Freedom of Expression and Association
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March 1, 2023
CALL TO RELEASE MIKHEIL SAAKASHIVILI ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
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December 3, 2021
Covid-19 Hampers Workplace Safety in Georgia’s Mines
Labor Inspectorate Needs More Resources to Put Reforms into Effect
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April 20, 2021
App-Based Jobs Emerge as Battleground for Workplace Safety in Georgia
Labor Inspectorate Should Prioritize Regular Inspections of Delivery Companies
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October 2, 2020
Georgia Passes Sweeping Labor Reforms
New Regulations Bring the Country Closer to International Standards
