Monday, February 16, 2026

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17 May marked with rallies, guerrilla tactics, arrests, and prayers [updated]

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The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) marked internationally on 17 May once again sheds light on existing tensions between the LGBTQI community, the authorities, and the Church. Activists arrested for vandalism Levan Berianidze, the executive director of LGBT Georgia posted information around 5 a.m. saying that a group of activists were detained for making stencils … Read more

Ombudsman call on public agencies ‘to do their best’ to prevent hate-motivated violence

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The Public Defender of Georgia released a statement on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), May 17, in which he deplores that “no effective measures have been taken for raising public awareness or establishing the culture of tolerance in the country.” “A timely, efficient and accountable investigation of hate crimes is still a problem. … Read more

Georgian feminists rally against the conservative Christian conference

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group of Georgian feminist activists protest in front of Radisson Blu Hotel where the World Congress of Families (WFC) was held (DFWatch)

A small group of Georgian feminist activists organised a protest in front of Radisson Blu Hotel in downtown Tbilisi, where the World Congress of Families (WFC) was taking place on Sunday.

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42 people died in the workplace in Georgia last year

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Many workplace accidents have happened in the mining town Chiatura in western Georgia. (DF Watch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–42 people died at work in 2015, while 82 people were injured, the public defender informed on May 1, the International Worker’s Day.

According to his statement, in 108 cases, a criminal investigation was launched, but it was halted in 42 of the cases.

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Georgia's frozen conflict hampers Easter celebration in border villages

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According to the report, arbitrary detentions by Russian and de facto [South Ossetian] authorities of Georgian citizens along the administrative boundary line remain one of Georgia’s significant human rights challenges.
Khurvaleti, one of the villages where the cemetery is on the other side of the fence. (DF Watch.)
TBILISI, DFWatch–The frozen conflict over South Ossetia will prevent many people in the border areas from visiting their family graves this Easter.

As the observance of Orthodox Easter starts today with Palm Sunday, many will be unable to go to cemeteries

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U.S. Department of State releases new report on Georgia’s human rights record

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According to the report, arbitrary detentions by Russian and de facto [South Ossetian] authorities of Georgian citizens along the administrative boundary line remain one of Georgia’s significant human rights challenges.
According to the report, arbitrary detentions by Russian and de facto [South Ossetian] authorities of Georgian citizens along the administrative boundary line remain one of Georgia’s significant human rights challenges.
TBILISI, DFWatch–American Country Reports on Human Rights Practices points out shortcoming in Georgia’s democratic development, independence of the judiciary, minority rights protection, political persecution, and restrictions in media freedom.

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The story of Azerbaijani journalist fleeing her country

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Investigative journalist Gulnur Kazimova from Azerbaijan Facebook)

By Delilah Damanova

TBILISI, DFWatch–Last week European House hosted another meeting of the Thinking Citizen Center, an alternative education initiative for Georgia’s ethnic Azerbaijanis. The Center’s vision is the intellectual and cultural transformation of ethnic

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Down Syndrome Day marked in Tbilisi

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A kid participates in a demonstration to mark Down Syndrome Day (DFWatch)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia marked International Down syndrome Day on March 21 with a march that started in Vake Park and ended at Tbilisi State University.

This year’s main message worldwide and in Georgia was about friendship and socialization of people with Down’s syndrome.

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