Freedom of peaceful assembly is one of the foundations of a democratic society; it promotes public and informed debate on issues of public importance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. Unf ...

The Public Defender’s Office has completed the examination of investigative materials relating  to the death of Ia Kerzaia and found the same systemic gaps in the case, which were character ...

“The practice of imposing liability on the basis of broad or wrong interpretation of legislative regulations may in some cases impede free discussion, expression of critical opinions and citizen ...

The 16-day campaign against gender-based violence has been celebrated worldwide since 1991, begining on November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ending on Dece ...

On 22 November 2019, Nino Lomjaria, Public Defender of Georgia, met with Justin McKenzie Smith, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia, and discussed the ongoing developments in the country, elec ...

On November 21-22, 2019, representatives of the Public Defender conducted trainings for the staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, teachers of public schools and representatives of the ...

The Public Defender considers that the Tbilisi City Court trials of persons detained during a rally on November 18, 2019, failed to meet the minimum human rights standards. The trial of 12 persons det ...

Koka Mebonia, Public Defender's Regional Representative on Gender Issues, held informational meetings with conflict-affected women and representatives of the Youth Club of the Caucasus Environmental N ...

The Public Defender of Georgia has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) from Europe. The elections ended on November 18 and resulted in the formation o ...

On November 1 and 4, 2019, Public Defender Nino Lomjaria addressed the Mayors of the Kvareli and Oni municipalities with recommendations to ensure access to preschool education and kindergarten for ch ...

On 18 November 2019 we visited the persons detained earlier that day and talked to them individually about the legality of their detention and alleged violations. On November 19, representatives of th ...

On November 14, 2019, Nika Kvaratskhelia, Head of the Department of Prevention and Monitoring of the Public Defender's Office, and Khatia Kheladze, representative of the Department, met with lawyers w ...