This blog is based on the 2025 study “Challenges of Women Human Rights Defenders and Activists in Georgia” and reviews various forms of pressure exerted on women human rights defenders from February 2023 (following the initiation of the “Draft Law…
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In democratic states, the protection of consumer rights is one of the key social and legal priorities. Relevant European Union directives emphasize the importance of institutional guarantees for consumer information, education, and protection. Safeguarding consumer interests, ensuring fair competition in…
A study of support systems and needs of women of pension age in Zestaponi Municipality clearly shows that women aged 60+ face significant socio-economic challenges. These difficulties are often invisible and rarely become the focus of public discussion, yet they…
Protection from violence and access to justice are fundamental rights for persons with disabilities. These rights are prerequisites for the realization of other rights: security, a dignified life, and the ability to make independent choices. However, in Georgia, escaping violence…
A study conducted in the summer of 2025 shows that women living in Khulo face a number of barriers to accessing healthcare services. The main challenges are related to the fact that some women hesitate to talk to doctors about…
Labor migration of men, both globally and in Georgia, is often discussed in terms of its economic benefits. However, the social cost that women pay in this process is far less visible. Especially in ethnically diverse and rural communities, women’s…
In this episode of the CRRC-Georgia Podcast, we explore findings from “Perceptions of Foreign Threats in Georgia” (2023), examining how the public views the country’s greatest foreign threats. The discussion highlights Georgians’ strong pro-Western orientation, widespread perception of Russia as…
In this episode, based on data from a CRRC-Georgia survey, we examine political polarization in Georgia and distinguish its two main forms: affective polarization (emotional distance between political opponents) and ideological polarization(disagreements about politics and institutions). Although affective polarization in…
