Tinatin Khidasheli, Chairperson of Civic IDEA, participated in the panel discussion “Defending Democracy in Georgia: Civil Society Voices and Western Solidarity” held within the framework of the Riga Conference 2025.
The discussion brought together key representatives from Georgia’s media, non-governmental sector, and academia to examine the ongoing challenges facing the country’s democratic institutions and the growing pressure on independent voices.
In her remarks, Tinatin Khidasheli addressed the mounting repressions against civil society organizations, the introduction of repressive legislation, and the broader struggle to preserve democratic space in Georgia. She emphasized the crucial role of civic resilience and international solidarity in resisting authoritarian consolidation and safeguarding democratic values.
The panel highlighted that while democratic institutions in Georgia are under unprecedented strain, civil society continues to stand as a vital line of defense—upholding freedom, transparency, and the principles of democracy with the support of international partners.
