University of York Centre for Applied Human Rights Lecture: Shrinking Freedoms: Georgia’s New Restrictive Statutes and International Human Rights

This Centre for Applied Human Rights lecture explores the deterioration of civic freedoms in Georgia and the growing pressure on independent media, civil society and protest activity. A Georgian human rights lawyer and defender will discuss the impact of recent democratic rollbacks, including controversial laws on “foreign agents” and anti-LGBT legislation, as well as the broader political climate affecting human rights in the country.

The talk also examines the response to ongoing protests in Tbilisi, including the use of tear gas, water cannon and surveillance technologies, and considers how these measures relate to Georgia’s stalled European Union accession. The event is open to alumni, staff, students and members of the public, and takes place in person at the University of York.