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Roundtable Discussion with the Ombudsman of Georgia

This roundtable event allows for a discussion with Ucha Nanuashvili—the public defender, or ombudsman, of Georgia—about the human rights situation in Georgia. Topics addressed will include fundamental rights, Georgia’s prisons, human rights in conflict zones, and the fight against discrimination.

Speakers

  • Ucha Nanuashvili is the public defender, or ombudsman, of Georgia. Previously, he served as chairman of the board of the Human Rights House.
  • Simon Papuashvili is a project coordinator at the International Partnership for Human Rights.

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Navalny’s Legacy

Night Country: The Mysterious Death of Alexei Navalny in Putin’s Russia

Alexei Navalny and other demonstrators march in Moscow.

Alexei Navalny’s death underscores the paradox of Russian power—that the voice of one man imprisoned and isolated in the Arctic should be such a threat.

February 20, 2024 | Vladyslav Galushko

Rethinking the EU

In an Age of Crisis, an Opportunity to Remake the EU

Many people carry a large European Union flag.

From climate change to rising authoritarianism, Europe is facing a range of crises that threaten the way we live. The EU must seize the opportunity to reshape how it works and rethink what role it plays in a changing world.

May 8, 2023 | Goran Buldioski

Hope for Ukraine

Q&A: Forging a Future Under Fire

A woman hugging a child in front of a destroyed building

As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire—and the challenges ahead.

February 8, 2023

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