Tako Svanidze

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A Georgian woman checks her phone inside a flat she shares with fellow migrant workers.

A Georgian woman checks her phone inside a flat she shares with fellow migrant workers. © Omar Marques/Getty Images

Georgia: “My Heart is Like a Stone”

Women labour migrants endure years of domestic drudgery and loneliness to support the families left behind.

8 Mar 22

Frontline worker Gabriela Romanova, a transgender woman finds her happiness helping people with COVID-19.

Frontline worker Gabriela Romanova, a transgender woman finds her happiness helping people with COVID-19. © Courtesy of G. Romanova

Georgia: Trailblazing for Trans Rights

“The pandemic also gave me a chance for a future.”

12 Mar 21

Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion

The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.

24 Oct 19

Nikoloz Datunashvili spends hours every day walking to collect water. (Photo: IWPR)

Nikoloz Datunashvili spends hours every day walking to collect water. (Photo: IWPR)

Georgia's Clean Water Problem

Despite millions spent by the state and international donors, there is still poor access to proper sanitation.

20 Aug 19

Family Purity Day marchers on Rustaveli Avenue holding up a banner proclaiming "Happy Family Purity Day!" (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Family Purity Day marchers on Rustaveli Avenue holding up a banner proclaiming "Happy Family Purity Day!" (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Stakes High for Tbilisi's First Pride

Five-day event set to go ahead despite security fears.

4 Jun 19

In honour of Nowruz, the main street of the city is closed to pedestrians. (Photo: IWPR Georgia)

In honour of Nowruz, the main street of the city is closed to pedestrians. (Photo: IWPR Georgia)

Georgia: Spring Festival Highlights Challenges

Amid the festivities, issues of integration and representation remain.

5 Apr 19

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