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Call for input to the country visit to Georgia of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders
Issued by
Special Procedures
Deadline
20 October 2023
Purpose:
In preparation for the visit, civil society organisations, human rights defenders and other stakeholders are encouraged to submit general inputs and specific proposals with regard to the questions below. Please feel free to provide inputs to any of the questions and to share this call for contributions with anyone who may be interested in these issues. You do not need to answer to all the questions.
Background
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders will carry out an official visit to Georgia from Monday, 30 October to Wednesday 8 November 2023.
The visit will include meetings with government officials, human rights defenders, civil society representatives, representatives of the international community and other relevant stakeholders.
The aim of the visit will be to learn about good practices and challenges regarding the situation of human rights defenders in the country. The Special Rapporteur will present a report on this country visit to the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in March 2025.
Objectives
The aim of the visit will be to learn about good practices and challenges regarding the situation of human rights defenders in the country. The Special Rapporteur will present a report on this country visit to the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in March 2025.
Key questions and types of input/comments sought
The questionnaires can be downloaded below in English (original language) and Georgian (unofficial translation).
Questionnaire for civil society organisations, human rights defenders and other relevant stakeholders
English | Georgian
Input/comments may be sent by e-mail. They must be received by 20 October 2023.
How inputs will be used
Contributors can remain anonymous. They can provide their contact details in case we need to contact them in connection with this survey. However, note that this is optional.
Media inquiries
For any media inquiries, please contact hrc-sr-defenders@un.org