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Nestan Ananidze on Georgian Muslims, Stereotypes, the Role of Society and Russian Laws

“I am a human rights activist, a Georgian Muslim from the mountainous…

Against the Hate Law

I want to address all those members of society who are afraid,…

Censorship on Love, Art, and Education

“Read books — that’s how you will understand that nothing happens for…

Levan Loudadze on Art, Censorship, Russian Laws and “Being a Fake Freddy Mercury”

"Glory to Georgia, Fuck Russia", this phrase has been said by many…

It Is Impossible to Force to Love, But It Is Possible to Propagate Hatred — Data Tavadze

"It's a hate propaganda law" — that's how the director Data Tavadze…

Anzor Amzoev’s Battle with Himself and for Changes in the Country

"When I understood my sexual orientation and realized that this is not…

“Even If It’s Just Me, I’ll Stand in the Region with a Queer Flag as Long as I Can” — Keren Esebua’s Manifesto

Author: Nino Urushadze I have known Keren from afar for a long…

Nana Abuladze on Childhood, Creative Searches and Books Threatened with Censorship

Nana Abuladze won the Saba Award for the best literary debut in…

“Being a Queer Is Just One of My Identities” — Tata Jakeli on Activism, Politics, and the Pursuit of Adventures

"I am Tata Jakeli, 28 years old. I am an activist. For…

Institutionalization of Hatred: Homophobia in Authoritarian Regimes

The Aprili Media blog section is dedicated to various individuals and diverse…