Safeguarding Freedom of Expression in Georgia

1 September, 2020

Project Title: Safeguarding Freedom of Expression in Georgia

Project Duration: 1 September, 2020 - 31 August, 2021

Project Supporter: Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia

Project Goal: Safeguarding Freedom of Expression in Georgia in accordance with ECHR Standard through improving legislation, increasing capacity of the field professionals and protecting vulnerable groups

Project Objectives: 

Leveraging the expertise of Rights Georgia in ECHR standards to address the fundamental causes giving rise to freedom of expression challenges, through achieving the following objectives:

- Improving legislation, in conformity with ECHR standards and Association Agreement requirements

- Strengthening the professionalism of journalists and influencers.

-  Protecting the most vulnerable groups against violations of their Freedom of Expression and empowering them against such violations in the future.