Summary

In the present report on her visit to Georgia, from 30 October to 7 November 2023, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, assesses the situation of human rights defenders in the country. She highlights some positive action taken by the Government to improve the environment for promoting and protecting human rights, as well as several areas of serious concern, and makes recommendations to the State as to how the situation could be improved.