We echo the facts of the arrest of opposition leaders, which directly indicate that the ruling regime in Georgia has finally chosen the path of authoritarianism. Today, more than 60 people are prisoners of conscience. Courts, the prosecutor's office, and other state institutions have turned into political tools of the ruling party. There is a deliberate persecution of civil society and restrictions on media freedom.

Ivanishvili has chosen to maintain power through dictatorship, and fundamental human rights are violated every day. This is not a problem of one group — it is a threat to every citizen. Tomorrow, anyone can become a victim of repression.

Citizens of Georgia, we will not give up! Georgia will not become Russia!

We need a firm and united response to repression. The democratic world sees our struggle and expresses solidarity with us. Now, more than ever, it is necessary to stand by each other, act, and protest.

We are not alone in this fight — and we must win this fight together!

Transparency International Georgia
Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC)
Civil Movement “For Liberty”
Sapari
Civil Society Foundation
Prevention for Progress
Media Platform “Cactus”
European–Georgian Institute (EGI)
Kvemo Kartli Women’s Association “Woman and the World”
My Imereti
Human Rights Center
EECMD
Democracy Research Institute (DRI)
Georgian Court Watch
Gori Art House – Gori Photographers’ Club “Phoenix 2009”
ENPUD
Defenders of Democracy
Europe Foundation
Georgian European Orbit
Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI)
Georgian Psychosocial Association NDoba
Association “Women for Regional Development”
Public Art Platform
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED)
Georgian Center for Torture Rehabilitation (GCRT)
Alternative Georgia
Rights Georgia
National Network for the Protection from Violence
Georgia's Future Academy
Green Alternative
Women’s Initiatives Support Group
Media, Information and Social Research Center
Partnership for Human Rights
Center for Social Justice
Regional Initiatives Center “Bright Future”
Alliance of Women with Disabilities
GRASS
Fair Trees Fund