Tbilisi. The signatory organizations request that government officials:

Stop attacking and harassing non-governmental organizations;

Strengthen the participation of the civil sector, including its critical members, in the decision-making process and conduct a healthy discussion and dialogue with them.

Ensure the existence of a safe and free environment for the activities of civil organizations and human rights defenders, which is expressed by declaring public support for them, as well as by effective investigation of crimes committed against them.

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Source: hrht.ge