{"id":3208,"date":"2026-03-17T10:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrfonden.se\/?p=3208"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:16:21","slug":"human-rights-cafe-georgia-at-a-crossroad-democratic-backsliding-and-its-impact-on-womens-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrfonden.se\/en\/2026\/03\/17\/human-rights-cafe-georgia-at-a-crossroad-democratic-backsliding-and-its-impact-on-womens-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Caf\u00e9 – Georgia at a Crossroad: Democratic Backsliding and Its Impact on Women\u2019s Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Georgia at a Crossroad: Democratic Backsliding and Its Impact on Women\u2019s Rights<\/h3>\n

After years of democratic backsliding, Georgia experienced a rapid shift to authoritarianism throughout the year of 2025. Regulations such as those making the work of non-governmental organizations more difficult and actively propagating against LGBTQ people signal a clear distancing from liberal democratic standards and a closer alignment with Russia\u2019s authoritarian style of government. While the ruling party Georgian Dream is enforcing repressive legislation, the society is responding with peaceful protests, showing a determined and inclusive resilience against the regime. Women are particularly affected by the newly introduced regulations: democratic erosion weakens the legal protections, civil society networks, and accountability mechanisms that safeguard women\u2019s rights \u2013 increasing the likelihood that gender-based violence goes unaddressed, reproductive rights are curtailed, and women\u2019s political participation is systematically marginalized.<\/p>\n

This development is of particular relevance to European states, human rights actors and concerned citizens, as it raises urgent questions about the future of democratic governance on the European continent and the protection of fundamental rights in countries aspiring to closer European Integration.<\/p>\n

Programme<\/h3>\n

We will hear a personal perspective from Moreta Bobokhidze, a Georgian women\u2019s rights expert and activist, followed by contextual analysis from Eva Zill\u00e9n from Kvinna till Kvinna. The event will conclude with an open Q&A and discussion, focusing in particular on the question of what responsibility we hold \u2013 as a European country, as human rights actors, and as citizens in solidarity. Moderator: Emma Sundqvist.<\/p>\n

When?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

26 March,\u00a0<\/span>17:30 \u2013 18:45<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Enskilda H\u00f6gskolan Stockholm, Room 219
\n\u00c5keshovsv\u00e4gen 29, 168 39 Bromma.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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