Rule of Law, Human Rights and Freedom of Media

22 May 2023

Public Discussion: Understanding the Effects of the Recent Amendments to the Law on Broadcasting on Digital Rights

A public discussion was conducted by the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) on May 19, 2023. The meeting involved representatives from public agencies, civil society organizations, media organizations, and telecommunication companies.

8 May 2023

Advancing the capacity of CSOs and the Media in the field of Freedom of information and freedom of speech

Main objective the project Facilitating the application of the ECHR case law in national jurisdiction and advancing the standards of free speech and freedom of information.

19 April 2023

"Georgian Dream" Continues to Protect the Interests of the Clan

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.

6 April 2023

The Coalition Reacts to the Imposition of Sanctions on Judges

The US Department of State has imposed personal sanctions on entry into the country on members of an influential group of judges due to their involvement in significant corruption.

4 April 2023

Freedom of Information in the Public Defender's Report

On April 3, 2023, the Public Defender's report on the Situation in Human Rights and Freedoms in Georgia during 2022 was published, Chapter 7 of which reviews the current environment in terms of freedom of information in the country.

29 March 2023

Solidarity of Civil Society to Paletra Media

We, the signatory organizations, are extremely concerned about the ongoing processes surrounding one of Georgia's oldest and independent media holdings, "Palitra Media".

15 February 2023

Law on Agents of Foreign Influence: European Practice and Georgia

The So-called Law on Foreign Agents is incompatible with the European Union legal system and values. There is no legislation in any country of the EU that assigns the status of "foreign agent" to non-governmental organizations.

6 February 2023

Statement regarding the trial of Mikheil Saakashvili

We, the signatory organizations, wish to comment once again on the extremely serious health condition of the third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili.

2 February 2023

Promoting the Accessibility of Judicial acts through Monitoring, Advocating and Litigation

The overall purpose of the project is to promote the accessibility of judicial acts.

20 December 2022

Closing event of the Winter School 2022

IDFI, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), held a winter school "Rule of Law and Human Rights" in the period of December 10-15, 2022.