"We, the undersigned Global Women Leaders, stand in solidarity with the Georgian people and President Salome Zourabichvili during this critical juncture in Georgia’s history. Recent events in Tbilisi, where over 200,000 citizens have taken to the streets to protest the Russia-aligned ruling party’s suspension of EU accession talks, underscore the profound commitment of the Georgian people to their European future and democratic path.
The actions of the ruling party, including the suspension of EU accession talks and the violent suppression of peaceful protests, constitute a direct violation of Georgia’s Constitution and fundamental human rights. Combined with what international observers have deemed fraudulent parliamentary elections and the systematic erosion of democratic norms, these actions betray the overwhelming support of the majority of Georgians who support Euro-Atlantic integration and a democratic future.
Despite continuous backlash and harassment from the government, President Zourabichvili has demonstrated unwavering courage and leadership in condemning the government’s anti-democratic measures. By standing with the protesters and rejecting the ruling Dream party’s unconstitutional actions, she has embodied the will of her people and upheld the democratic principles that Georgia has long aspired to fully achieve. She remains the sole legitimate leader in a country where the current government came to power through questionable elections.
The international community should take immediate and decisive action. We urge the EU, foreign governments and multilateral organizations to support President Zourabichvili’s mandate and provide robust support to Georgian civil society," the statement reads.
- The signatures of the statement are:
- Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand
- Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State
- Patricia Espinosa, Former Foreign Minister of Mexico
- Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister, Australia
- Dalia Grybauskaitė, Former President, Lithuania
- Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister, Finland
- Monica McWilliams, Former Member of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly
- Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
- Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President, the Republic of Kosovo
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia
- Melanne Verveer, Former US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues and Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
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