Public Defender’s Statement on Miner’s Death
On the night of January 30, 2022, 9 people were injured in an explosion in the Mindeli mine. One of them died after being taken to hospital. The Public Defender expresses her deep sorrow over the inci ...
Public Defender Meets with IDPs Living in Kartli Sanatorium
On January 17, 2022, the Public Defender of Georgia met with IDPs living in Kartli sanatorium and listened to their problems.
The Public Defender’s Office has been studying IDP issues for a long ...
Public Defender’s Statement on Suicide of IDP in Unsustainable Building
The Public Defender expresses her condolences over the suicide of an IDP living in the building of former sanatorium "Kartli" in the settlement of the Sea District in Tbilisi and offers her sympathy t ...
Public Defender’s Statement on International Human Rights Day
Every year, on December 9, the Public Defender of Georgia traditionally joins the celebration of the International Human Rights Day.
On December 9, 2021, the Tbilisi Human Rights House held an event o ...
Public Defender's Office Holds Webinar with Representatives of Media and NGOs Operating in Western Georgia
On November 11, 2021, the Western Georgia Division of the Public Defender's Office, in cooperation with the Department of Equality and the Department of Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural ...
Symposium on NHRIs’ Role in Eliminating Lack of Accountability for Disaster Risk Reduction
On November 3, 4 and 5, 2021, Tamar Gvaramadze, First Deputy Public Defender of Georgia, participated in the symposium of national human rights institutions, dedicated to the United Nations Climate Ch ...
World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day is marked on October 10, which aims to focus on the needs of one of the most vulnerable and socially disadvantaged groups and to promote access to adequate housing. According to the ...
October 1 Is International Day of Older Persons
October 1 marks the International Day of Older Persons, which aims to protect and better realize the rights of older people.
The United Nations chose Digital Equity for All Ages as a theme of 2021, wh ...
Meeting with International Analysts on Election Issues
On September 28, 2021, Public Defender Nino Lomjaria met with international analysts, who have arrived in Georgia to observe the self-government elections under the auspices of the International Repub ...
Public Defender’s Statement on Dismissal of Individuals due to Political Views
The Public Defender of Georgia is actively monitoring the human rights violations during the pre-election period and is concerned about the alleged discriminatory dismissal of dozens of people for the ...
Introduction of Restrictive or Incentive Measures for Unvaccinated and Vaccinated Persons is not Discrimination
The country is in the worst epidemiological situation, due to which dozens of people die every day. In the current situation, accelerating vaccination is essential to save the lives of our citizens.
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Constitutional Claim on Declaration of Norms Restricting Citizenship and Rights Situation of Aliens Unconstitutional
According to the Constitution of Georgia, the Public Defender of Georgia has the authority to apply to the Constitutional Court when the basic constitutional rights of certain persons are violated. To ...
