Georgian PM Kobakhidze Hints at Istanbul Convention Withdrawal

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has hinted that Georgia may reconsider its participation in the Istanbul Convention, a treaty against gender-based violence, following a complaint from a far-right figure.

9 Mar, 13:18 — 10 Mar, 14:31

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The Istanbul Convention is a crucial international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Georgia's potential withdrawal could signal a shift in its commitment to human rights and gender equality, potentially impacting its international standing and relations with European bodies.

Key entitiesIrakli Kobakhidze Georgian Dream Istanbul Convention Constitutional Court

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hinted at reconsidering Georgia's participation in the Istanbul Convention
The Istanbul Convention is a treaty against gender-based violence

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Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's statement on the Istanbul Convention followed a complaint from a far-right figure.

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The Georgian Dream party is considering amending its appeal to the Constitutional Court to ban more opposition parties.

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oc-media116d ago

Kobakhidze hints Georgia may reconsider its participation in a treaty against gender-based violence

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement came after a far-right figure’s complaint.

By Mikheil Gvadzabia

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civil-geMostly Factual118d ago

GD Considers Banning More Parties in Constitutional Appeal After Opposition Forms Alliance

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the ruling party may amend its appeal to the Constitutional Court seeking to ban major opposition forces to cover more parties, days after nine opposition parties announced the formation of a new alliance. Speaking to journalists on March 9 about the opposition alliance, Kobakhidze said all parties in …

By Civil.ge

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civil-ge9 Mar, 13:18First to report

GD Considers Banning More Parties in Constitutional Appeal After Opposition Forms Alliance

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oc-media10 Mar, 14:31Latest update

Kobakhidze hints Georgia may reconsider its participation in a treaty against gender-based violence

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The narrative expanded from a specific hint about the Istanbul Convention to include broader political maneuvers by the ruling party against opposition forces, suggesting a wider context of political consolidation.

Initial HintMarch 10, 2026

Georgian PM Kobakhidze hints at reconsidering Istanbul Convention participation.

Broader Political ContextMarch 9, 2026

The ruling party's consideration of banning opposition parties emerges as a related political development.

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Georgian PM Kobakhidze Hints at Istanbul Convention Withdrawal

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Kobakhidze hints Georgia may reconsider its participation in a treaty against gender-based violence

GD Considers Banning More Parties in Constitutional Appeal After Opposition Forms Alliance

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GD Considers Banning More Parties in Constitutional Appeal After Opposition Forms Alliance

Kobakhidze hints Georgia may reconsider its participation in a treaty against gender-based violence

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The context of the ruling party considering banning more opposition parties via a constitutional appeal
The specific far-right figure whose complaint prompted Kobakhidze's statement on the Istanbul Convention