The Public Defender is responding to the recent developments of Georgia. First of all, it is important all parties to realize their responsibilities in this tense situation and to refrain from making ...

On October 19, 2015, the Public Defender addressed the Supreme Court Chairman, the Gori District Court Chairman and the Secretary of the High Council of Justice with a recommendation to ensure that th ...

October 21-22, 2015, the Public Defender of Georgia participated in the international conference on the role of national human rights institutions in conflict and post-conflict situations. The confere ...

The Public Defender responds to the statement made this evening by Rustavi 2 Director General Nika Gvaramia. In particular, according to Gvaramia, a few hours ago a governmental middleman told him in ...

October 19, 2015, the Public Defender’s Consultation Council for Monitoring the Promotion, Protection and Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its sec ...

The Public Defender presented a combined bulletin of August and September. The document reviews Public Defender’s recommendations and proposals, which were submitted to the relevant agencies for ...

Considering the gravity of the matter, the Public Defender once again draws attention to the release and screening of videos showing sexual abuse and urges relevant agencies to make appropriate respon ...

On 15 October 2015 Deputy Public Defender Natia Katsitadze and Head of the Department of International Relations and Communications Niko Tatulashvili attended a meeting of representatives of the Counc ...

The Public Defender of Georgia is monitoring the court hearing into the broadcasting company Rustavi 2 case. A few months ago the Public Defender released a statement about the court's ruling on seizu ...

On 19 October 2015 the Public Defender opened the Academy of Human Rights. Pursuant to the legislation, one of the important functions of the Public Defender is to carry out educational activities on ...

The Public Defender considers that the investigation into the release of video footage showing torture and sexual abuse on October 17 must be completed as soon as possible. The Public Defender's Offic ...

On October 16, 2015, Tabula TV Director Tamar Chergoleishvili and Director General Lexo Machavariani as well as student Salome Khvadagiani were detained for sticking posters to a construction fence in ...