ECREA stands in solidarity with Georgia’s academic community in the face of increasing state violence against citizens, journalists, students, researchers and professors. The Georgian government’s actions—including detaining students advocating for democracy, repressing peaceful protests, and undermining university autonomy—are an unacceptable assault on academic freedom. We urge the Georgian government to respect the rights of students and academics, and we affirm our commitment to supporting Georgian scholars in their fight for justice and freedom.

ECREA Public Statement Committee