In a statement marking World Children's Day, established by UNICEF, the European Union Delegation to Georgia expresses its support for the Georgian youth fighting for a European future.
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"On World Children's Day, we draw attention to the challenges that children and young people face in Georgia, in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion for the past 1000 days, as well as all around the globe.
This year’s theme is Listen to the Future, which emphasizes the role of children in our societies and the urgent need to protect their rights amid ongoing crises.
Here in Georgia, young people have been at the forefront of safeguarding their rights, freedoms and their country’s EU future. We stand firmly by them, and stress the need to respect their fundamental right to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.
We are committed to protecting children and youth from violence, listening to them and taking their voice seriously. The EU is dedicated to supporting Georgia in creating a safe environment for every child and young person," read the statement from the EU Representation Office.
Young people, including students, have been actively participating in protests, held almost daily since the October 26 parliamentary elections. They believe the elections were rigged and support the demand for new elections. Prior to this, young people protested against the adoption of the Russian-style law on so-called foreign agents by Georgian Dream. This law effectively stalled Georgia's progress toward European Union membership.
