Authorities in Georgia & Republika Srpska must irrevocably withdraw legislation threatening to stifle independent civil society
Human Rights House Foundation and members of the Network of Human Rights Houses urge the Parliament of Georgia and the National Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska to drop proposed “Foreign agent” legislation that can damage civil society and media irreversibly, to respect international obligations undertaken by their states under Council of Europe and the UN instruments, and to uphold fundamental freedoms underpinning free and independent civil society.
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Launch of the New Project
We are delighted to launch a new project „Supporting Freedom of Artistic Expression in Georgia – Free ArtExpress. “
The overall goal of the project is to increase awareness about the importance of artistic freedom and its connection to the general country development, human rights and European Integration through international advocacy, various awareness raising activities and increased opportunities for Georgian art ...
Human Rights House: Detaining activists is a disproportionate measure
Update (05/02/2023) : Akaki Chikobava and Giorgi Khasaia, who had been detained on criminal charges, were granted bail by the Tbilisi City Court, each set at 3,000 GEL.
The signatory organizations demand the immediate release of activists Nata Peradze, Giorgi Khasaia, and Akaki Chikobava.
On February 2, 2024, the court sentenced activist Nata Peradze to an administrative detainment for five days. On January ...