Institute for Development of Freedom of Information
The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), founded in 2009, is a leading non-governmental organization based in Tbilisi, Georgia. The organization monitors government actions and documents violations, disseminating this information to the public. Its early projects, such as examining government websites and creating the “Public Information Database” greatly increased transparency and public participation. Over time, IDFI has evolved into a watchdog and think tank. It combines independent research, evidence-based advocacy, practical recommendations and strategic litigation to strengthen democratic governance and human rights in Georgia.
Human rights defenders in Georgia are often subjected to physical attacks, threats and insults, defamation, and slander. In most cases, these forms of intimidation are levelled against those who protect and promote the rights of migrants and members of national, religious, or sexual minorities, as well as those working on politically sensitive cases and in remote areas where they have almost no opportunities for protection.
