Civil society organizations have begun documenting crimes and other forms of repression, as announced by non-governmental organizations in a joint briefing.

“When all state institutions refuse to enforce the law, it is the responsibility of civil society to collect evidence and assist victims in their pursuit of justice”, said Nona Kurdovanidze, Chairperson of the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association.

She urged all victims to come forward, assuring that any information and personal details shared would be handled confidentially with full consent.

“Those who have experienced or witnessed various forms of violence, including torture, are encouraged to fill out a form or contact the team via email at [email protected]. The collected evidence, with informed consent from victims, will be used to examine the scale of violations, prepare cases for the European Court of Human Rights, UN treaty bodies, and potentially the International Criminal Court”, - she added.