Freedom for Political Prisoners!

Georgia’s European Orbit is a non-partisan civic platform dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s European future. Founded in September 2023 by former Public Defender Nino Lomjaria, we unite citizens who believe in a democratic, European Georgia.

Torture and Violence

Giorgi Chutkerashvili

Giorgi Chutkerashvili recounted being severely beaten by special forces during his detention. Thrown to the ground, stru...

Torture and Violence

Levan Odishelidze

On November 29th, at 11:47 PM, Levan Odishelidze, who was  participating in a protest, was brutally beaten on Chich...

Political Prisoners

Mate Devidze

In the morning hours of November 19, 2024, MIA violently dispersed a peaceful demonstration in Tbilisi, during which 1...

Political Prisoners

Luka Jabua

Luka Jabua was arrested at his home in Tbilisi at the beginning of December. The Prosecutor's Office charged him ...

Attacks on Journalists

Aleksandre Keshelashvili

Journalist with Publika, Aleksandre Keshelashvili was detained on November 29 by riot police. "It was the night of Nov...

Torture and Violence

Saba Kevkhishvili

On the morning of December 1, after the arbitrary dispersal of a peaceful mass gathering on Rustaveli Avenue, special ...

Political Prisoners

Davit Khomeriki

On December 2, law enforcement authorities apprehended Davit Khomeriki. The Prosecutor's Office asserts that he was fo...

Political Prisoners

Gela Khasaia

On the night of September 29, 2025, Gela Khasaia, a member of the "Girchi - More Freedom" political party, a displaced...

Torture and Violence

Avtandil Tvitinidze

A protester from Gori, was severely beaten during the November 30 rally, resulting in a fractured nasal bone and an open...

Political Prisoners

Andro Chichinadze

On December 5, 2024, officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Andro Chichinadze at his residence. Chichin...

News & views

2 Oct 26

Georgia’s European Orbit” joined the joint statement of civil society organizations

Alleged Sexual Violence against Giorgi Davitadze - Call for an Immediate and Effective Investigation

1 Sep 26

Human Rights Situation in Georgia. 12th Periodic Review

This briefing was prepared by Georgia's European Orbit and is based on publicly available sources.

22 Jul 26

Solidarity with Vakho Sanaia

"We believe that this court decision constitutes another attempt to suppress independent media and critical voices"

9 Jul 26

Human Rights Situation in Georgia. 11th Periodic Review

This briefing paper has been prepared by Georgia's European Orbit and is based on publicly available sources.

30 Mar 26

Human Rights Situation in Georgia. 10th Periodic Review

This brief was prepared by Georgia’s European Orbit and is based on publicly available sources.

28 Feb 26

Six-Year Imprisonment and Disqualification from Political Rights for Recipients of Foreign Funding -

The amendments have already been adopted in two readings and are expected to enter into force in early March

23 Jan 26

Another Round of Unconstitutional Amendments

Police Prior Authorization Procedure Introduced for Organizing Protest Rallies

11 Dec 25

BBC’s Investigative Report on the Possible Use of Toxic Chemicals During Protest Dispersal in Georgia and the Subsequent Developments

What did the BBC’s investigation reveal?

24 Nov 25

Human Rights Violations - October-November, 2025

Protests in Georgia continue and, as of 20 November 2025, have been ongoing uninterrupted for 359 days. Demonstrators are protesting the decision of the ruling party, Georgian Dream, to halt Georgia’s EU integration path.

10 Sep 25

State Repressions Targeting Pro-European Demonstrators in Georgia , 2024 - 2025

Evidence of torture, inhumane and degrading treatment, and violence against protesters; Attacks committed by government-backed violent groups; Incidents of attacks on journalists; Politically motivated criminal charges against protest participants;