Rule of Law, Human Rights and Freedom of Media

An Illegitimate Government Adopts the Georgian People’s Repression Act

We inform the public that the illegitimate parliament continues to act against the Georgian people. In the coming days, Georgian Dream intends to adopt, through an expedited process, legislative changes that would prohibit Georgia’s friendly countries and international organizations from providing support to Georgian citizens without the Georgian government’s approval.

Statement on the UK’s decision on sanctioning the influential judges for bargaining justice

The European Court of Human Rights has begun considering the application lodged by the Non-Governmental and media organizations regarding the “Russian law”

The European Court of Human Rights has informed us that it has begun examining the application lodged against the “Russian law” and has asked the state relevant questions. The court has started considering the case in relation to all the articles that the applicants have complained about.

Ivanishvili’s FARA is against Georgian media and NGOs

Now Ivanishvili’s government claims it will initiate a direct translation of the FARA adopted in the USA in 1938. The FARA operating in the USA does not oppose the activities of independent NGOs and free media, while Ivanishvili’s illegitimate government wants to repackage the Russian law adopted against the civil sector.

Statement by MAC on the Persecution of Independent Journalists by the Public Broadcaster’s Board of Trustees

The Media Advocacy Coalition strongly condemns the persecution of journalists by members of the Public Broadcaster’s Board of Trustees affiliated with the Georgian Dream. The Board members’ call for the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate statements made by professional and ethical journalists is deeply concerning.

Media Freedom and Captured Institutions in Georgia - Side Event within the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting

On March 18, 2025, a side event was held within the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting framework, featuring representatives from IDFI, GYLA, and Rights Georgia.

IDFI's Statement on the Unlawful Imposition of the Fine on the Organization's Executive Director

On February 6, 2025, the Tbilisi City Court concluded consideration of the administrative offense case against IDFI's Executive Director, Giorgi Kldiashvili. Judge Nino Enukidze found Giorgi Kldiashvili liable based on disputed photo-video materials and fined him 5,000 GEL. The Ministry of Internal Affairs drew up 4 administrative offense protocols against Giorgi Kldiashvili, claiming that he was "artificially" blocking Rustaveli Avenue on different dates during the ongoing protest in front of the Parliament building.

IDFI’s Opinion: The Abolition of the Civil Service Bureau is a Continuation of Political Repressions

Civil Service Bureau liquidation is a continuation of repression in Public Service

Considering the ongoing situation and the protests by civil servants, the liquidation of the Civil Service Bureau is yet another act of repression by the state—not only against the bureau's employees but against the civil service as a whole. According to the information available on the Georgian government's website, the liquidation of the bureau is planned to be completed by April 1, 2025. It is also stated that the liquidation is intended to rationalize management and optimize expenses. However, neither the public nor the bureau's employees are aware of any document supporting this assessment.

Inadequate Response to Violence Against Detainees on February 2nd will be Further Evidence of Deliberate Non-investigation of Systemic Crime