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19/04/2018

As thousands rally for a ‘Velvet Revolution’ — Serzh Sargsyan is not yet relinquishing his grasp on power

Whatever the outcome of the protests, one thing seems clear, discontent against Sargsyan’s rule has become more pronounced than ever before.

As thousands rally for a ‘Velvet Revolution’ — Serzh Sargsyan is not yet relinquishing his grasp on power

By Knar Khudoyan

Whatever the outcome of the protests, one thing seems clear, discontent against Sargsyan’s rule has become more pronounced than ever before.

13/03/2018

Opinion | Armenia’s female councillors were abused for challenging the patriarchal political system

Gendered violence against female councillors has sparked public resistance against Armenia’s patriarchal ruling regime.

Opinion | Armenia’s female councillors were abused for challenging the patriarchal political system

By Anna Nikoghosyan

Gendered violence against female councillors has sparked public resistance against Armenia’s patriarchal ruling regime.

2/03/2018

The EaP Summit promised no ‘golden carrot’ — what should Georgia do?

The summit was a disappointment for Georgia, and plans now need to be made on how best to push forward towards the goal of EU membership.

The EaP Summit promised no ‘golden carrot’ — what should Georgia do?

By Dato Parulava

The summit was a disappointment for Georgia, and plans now need to be made on how best to push forward towards the goal of EU membership.

14/02/2018

Opinion | To answer Georgia’s homophobia we need a more united front against hate

Queer rights activism has come a long way in Georgia, but faced with rising homophobia, cooperation within the movement is crucial now more than ever.

Opinion | To answer Georgia’s homophobia we need a more united front against hate

By Natia Gvianishvili

Queer rights activism has come a long way in Georgia, but faced with rising homophobia, cooperation within the movement is crucial now more than ever.

12/02/2018

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

By OC Media

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

15/01/2018

Hidden hunger: Georgia’s creeping epidemic

Georgian’s aren’t on the brink of starvation, but inequality and a lack of government vision means they’re dying in droves from diet–related diseases.

Hidden hunger: Georgia’s creeping epidemic

By Nana Takvarelia

Georgian’s aren’t on the brink of starvation, but inequality and a lack of government vision means they’re dying in droves from diet–related diseases.

12/01/2018

27/12/2017

Opinion | Georgia’s labour reforms do little to fix the country’s deadly workplaces

Georgia’s workers need laws to force employers to take their safety seriously, and an inspection department with the clout to back them up.

Opinion | Georgia’s labour reforms do little to fix the country’s deadly workplaces

By Raisa Liparteliani

Georgia’s workers need laws to force employers to take their safety seriously, and an inspection department with the clout to back them up.

11/12/2017

Opinion | The Abkhazia and South Ossetia conflicts are not just about Russia

The only way out of the stalemate in the conflicts is to start paying attention to the Abkhazian and South Ossetian experience.

Opinion | The Abkhazia and South Ossetia conflicts are not just about Russia

By Archil Sikharulidze

The only way out of the stalemate in the conflicts is to start paying attention to the Abkhazian and South Ossetian experience.