LGBT+ Georgia
Det er forbundet med betydelig risiko og tiltagende undertrykkelse at være homoseksuel i Georgien, især efter vedtagelsen af en ny lov i 2024, der minder om russisk lovgivning. Loven forbyder "propaganda for forhold mellem personer af samme køn" og indskrænker LGBTQ-rettigheder markant, hvilket tvinger mange til at leve skjult, særligt uden for hovedstaden Tbilisi. Selv Udenrigsministeriets rejsevejledning for danske statsborgere beskriver situationen sådan her.
LGBT+ personer bør af hensyn til deres sikkerhed undgår fysiske kærtegn på offentlige steder. Du kan risikere at blive udsat for chikane, udvis forsigtighed ved brug af dating apps.
Og alligevel mener den danske stat at Georgien er sikker for dem der har prøvet at søge asyl i Danmark. Og derfor får de afslag på asyl i Danmark.
- Lovgivning: Ny lovgivning fra 2024 forbyder "propaganda" for homoseksualitet i undervisning og medier, forbyder juridisk kønsskifte og begrænser forsamlingsfriheden for LGBTQ-personer.
- Samfundsklima: Der er udbredt homofobi, og LGBTQ-miljøet møder ofte vold, chikane og intolerance, som forstærkes af den politiske retorik.
- Sikkerhed: Gaybarer, organisationer og aktivister kan være nødt til at operere diskret for at mindske risikoen for angreb.
- EU-relationer: Den negative udvikling for LGBTQ-rettigheder vækker alvorlig bekymring i EU og kan få konsekvenser for Georgiens europæiske integrationsproces.
- Der afventes en udtalelse fra Embassy of Georgia.
Love will always win
Forholdene i Georgien for LGBT+ personer er blevet markant forværrede og er reelt set næsten ikke-eksisterende.
Georgia Dream er tydeligt præget af en meget russisk-inspireret tilgang, hvor grundlæggende menneskerettigheder ikke anses som noget, der skal sikres i landet.
Flere steder ses det, at der ikke ønskes NGO-foreninger, som arbejder for bedre forhold og menneskerettigheder, til stede i landet.
vi stillet disse spørgsmål og fik disse svar fra Georgiens ambassade i Danmark på opfølgende spørgsmål, (english)
Question 1: Could you kindly clarify why the family law adopted in 2024 appears to have limited effectiveness in practice, notwithstanding its stated objective of safeguarding the rights and well-being of LGBT persons? We have received information indicating that a significant number of individuals continue to live discreetly due to concerns regarding their personal safety.
Question 2: From your perspective, when do you anticipate that conditions in Georgia will enable LGBT persons to live openly and safely, enjoying equal rights and protections in practice?
Question 3: How do you respond to concerns that the 2024 legislation may have unintended consequences for LGBT persons seeking international protection, particularly in the EU, by conveying the impression that they are sufficiently protected in their country of origin?
svar fra ambassade
Georgia has a comprehensive legal framework that protects the rights of LGBT+ persons. In 2014 the Parliament of Georgia adopted the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination, which explicitly prohibits discrimination on numerous grounds, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
This law aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination and ensure the protection of equal rights of every natural and legal person, irrespective of race, skin colour, language, sex, age, citizenship, origin, place of birth or residence, property or social status, religion or belief, national, ethnic or social origin, profession, marital status, health, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political or other opinions. (English version: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/2339687?publication=0)
Assertions regarding the alleged limited effectiveness of the law in practice are speculative in nature. Georgia is recognized as a safe country by 18 EU/Shengen states, which affects how asylum claims – including those based on sexual orientation or gender identity – are assessed. Personal perceptions or unverified reports are not a reliable basis for assessing or predicting the effectiveness of law enforcement. What can be stated decisively is that Georgia's legal system already provides equal rights and legal protection to all individuals, including LGBT+ persons, and that any violations are subject to investigation and response under existing law.
Concerns that the Law on the Protection of Family Values and Minors may have unintended consequences for LGBT+ persons seeking international protection are unfounded. The law is intended to facilitate mechanisms for the protection of family values founded on the union between a man and a woman, as well as the protection of minors. It does not repeal, weaken, or contradict Georgia's anti-discrimination legislation or other human rights obligations. (English version: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/6283110?publication=0).
It should also be noted that there is no common European standard regulating this area. Within the European Union, matters relating to family values and the protection of minors fall under national competence and are regulated differently across Member States, ranging from more liberal to more conservative approaches.
In this context, portraying Georgia as a country that offers "illusory" protection is inaccurate and does not reflect the actual legal framework in force. Georgia remains committed to strengthening the rule of law, combating discrimination in all its forms, and ensuring that legal protections are applied in practice, as part of its broader democratic and European integration trajectory.
We trust that this clarification addresses the questions raised in an objective and accurate manner.
Man kan jo helt klart sige de tror de bestytter lgbt+ personer men virkeligeheden er en helt anden.