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PEN Georgia, PEN International and PEN America reiterate urgent concerns over the Georgian authorities’ systematic onslaught on fundamental rights and…
“Georgian authorities must stop weaponizing the law to silence critical voices and must respect press freedom as a cornerstone of…
Georgia’s new foreign agent bill, signed into law on Monday despite prolonged and passionate public outcry and a presidential veto,…
The ruling Georgian Dream party is again pushing a so-called ‘Foreign Agent Law’ to undermine the essential and independent work…
As Georgia advances a step closer to European Union membership, PEN America applauds Georgia’s civil society’s unwavering commitment to free…
Taming Culture in Georgia documents a rapidly escalating strategy of government suppression of free speech and culture in Georgia.
PEN America said the proposed law runs counter to domestic and international human rights standards and called on members of…
“The decision to deny Filipp Dzyadko entry to Georgia raises serious questions about Georgia’s space for free media and expression,”…
Officials in the country of Georgia have canceled the awarding of a prestigious literary award this year. It comes a…