While “Georgian Dream” continues to entrench its control over Georgia’s public institutions and state resources, the country’s anti-corruption mechanisms are being repurposed not to hold those in power accountable, but to target independent civil society organizations in Georgia. Independent monitoring reveals that since 2013, companies linked to “Georgian Dream’s” officials and the party’s founder, Bidzina …

The “Georgian Dream”, acting through the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Razden Kuprashvili, has started a new stage of repressive enforcement of laws restricting civil society, this time against up to 30 Georgian civil society organizations, including the signatory ones. The actions of the Anti-Corruption Bureau are part of a unified process of persecution and pressure on …

Equality Movement (EM), Tbilisi Pride and Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group (WISG) in collaboration with ILGA WORLD submitted the joint report regarding the state of human rights of LGBTI people in Georgia in the framework of the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Georgia. The shadow report evaluates the implementation of the SOGIESC-related recommendations issued to …

For the Equality Movement, working in a hostile and challenging environment is not new. However, the government’s organized repressive policies have created an entirely different reality—not just for the LGBTQ+ community but for every citizen and group that values freedom, equality, and democracy. Despite these difficulties, Equality Movement remains the largest LGBTQ+ community organization in …

The following report summarizes the key events and tendencies related to the radicalization of political homophobia in Georgia. Furthermore, it emphasizes such institutional decisions that remarkably harmed the well-being and safety of the LGBTQ+ community. The report specifically focuses on challenges and trends identified through the provision of legal and psycho-social services by the Equality …

“The Coalition for Equality”, with the support of the Civil Society Foundation, presents a new report highlighting the critical state of human rights and equality in Georgia. In 2024, fundamental rights have come under serious threat due to discriminatory legislation, political repression, and the removal of equality issues from state policy.   2024 report

On January 22, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, met with representatives of the “Equality Movement,” “Women’s Initiatives Support Group,” “Tbilisi Pride,” “Queer Initiative,” and “Temida.” Following the meeting, the Commissioner expressed concern regarding the anti-LGBT so-called “On Protecting Family Values and Minors” law, which came into effect on December 2, …

We, the Georgian media and non-governmental organizations, vehemently oppose the Russian law reintroduced by the authorities. “Georgian Dream” breaking its own word and deceiving people is directed not only against Georgian media and Georgian non-governmental organizations, but also against every citizen and the European future of Georgia. Georgian non-governmental organizations help people. Passing this Russian …

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 …

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 …