Draft First minutes: what human rights defenders usually advise
Draft. Compiled from human rights groups' guides but not yet reviewed by a lawyer. This is not legal advice — check the linked sources and consult a lawyer.
current as of September 25. More: HRW: new laws devastate civic groups; HRW: laws that criminalise peaceful protest
One of Georgia's oldest human rights groups: strategic litigation, defence of people detained at protests, ECHR applications.
Since 14 March 2026 its general free legal aid is suspended: GYLA runs in 'crisis mode' and takes only strategic cases. For a free consultation, try the Transparency International Georgia legal centre.
Free 24/7 help for activists and journalists: hacked accounts, surveillance, securing accounts and devices. Russian-language support available.
Emergency support for human rights defenders at risk: protection grants, secure contact, publicity and advocacy after detention.
For people targeted for peaceful human rights work, including activists and journalists.
If Telegram doesn't open: protection grants
Helps journalists at risk: safety advice, emergency assistance, publicity for cases.
Free legal consultations at its legal centres in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi and Zugdidi; monitors the prosecution of protesters and NGOs.
The legal centre advises members of the public; ask whether they take foreigners' cases.
If Telegram doesn't open: +995 322 921403 · info@transparency.ge
Georgian human rights group since 1996: free court representation for victims, protest monitoring, protection of journalists and defenders.
The site is updated (statement from July 2026), but we could not confirm the free legal aid service is running now — please check.
The largest LGBTQ+ community organisation in the South Caucasus: lawyer, psychologist, social worker, doctor, HIV testing.
Georgia has had an anti-'LGBT propaganda' law since 2024. The latest news on the site is from November 2025; check that services are running.
Assistance to journalists and media: grants, legal support, publicity for persecution.
Designated 'undesirable' in Russia since 2025: if you are a Russian citizen or travel there, factor in the risk.