Mariam Tutberidze

Human Rights in 🇬🇪🏳️‍🌈 @RGSL_LV 🎓formerly with @UNDPgeorgia, @IDFIGeorgia. Mother of two 🐱🐱, Yoga lover 🧘‍♀️ tweets are personal

[Salomé Ugrekhelidzé 🇬🇪🇪🇺 @SalomeUgr]

PACE monitors express their deep concern at continuing crackdown on political dissent in Georgia https://t.co/Z9BsRVOZtX

[EU Delegation Georgia 🇪🇺 @EUinGeorgia]

Joint statement by HR/VP @kajakallas & Commissioner @MartaKosEU: Georgia’s Foreign Agents Law marks a serious setback for democracy. It threatens the country’s EU path. The responsibility lies solely with the Georgian authorities.

More: https://t.co/TXeoEiyrlm

[EU Delegation to CoE @EUatCoE]

The EU Amb. to the @coe met with representatives from Georgian NGOs & the Council of Europe, discussing equality, LGBTI inclusion, freedom of religion & the fight against hate speech.
The EU remains committed to supporting civil society & human rights defenders in Georgia. 🇪🇺

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

36 years ago today, Soviet troops killed 21 peaceful freedom fighters in Tbilisi — mostly women standing for Georgia’s independence.

9 April is a day of pain and pride.
🇬🇪 Today, our freedom is tested again.
We owe it to our past to defend our future. ✊🕯️
📸 Parliament 9Apr2025

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

This is one of those moments when no one wanted to say, “I told you so.”

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

The streets of Tbilisi have become a canvas for resistance

Second street art says: “Are you kidnapping a child from a mother, “Mr. Officer”?”

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Some start the new year with new hopes, but in 🇬🇪, the year begins with persecution of journalists, brutal beating of politicians and citizens.

The system without checks and balances unleashes uneducated, valueless people.

Georgia can no longer afford this.

Long live free 🇬🇪🇪🇺

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

An absolute must-watch podcast. Fascinated by UA President’s take on West’s mistakes, Trump’s influence, and the future of Putin’s war.

My favorite part: his take on language and why he won’t give interviews in Russian.

[Lex Fridman @lexfridman]

Here's my conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa).

It was an intense and heartfelt conversation, my goal for which was to do my small part in pushing for peace.

We spoke in a mix of 3 languages: English, Ukrainian, and Russian. It's fully dubbed in each of those 3 languages. The original (mixed-language version) is available as well. So the options are:
- Audio: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Original (Mixed)
- Subtitles: English, Ukrainian, Russian

It's available here on X and everywhere else. On X, I'm uploading the Full English overdub version. The other versions will be available on YouTube (see comment thread).

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
3:29 - Introductory words from Lex
13:55 - Language
23:44 - World War II
40:32 - Invasion on Feb 24, 2022
47:07 - Negotiating Peace
1:07:24 - NATO and security guarantees
1:20:17 - Sitting down with Putin and Trump
1:39:47 - Compromise and leverage
1:45:15 - Putin and Russia
1:55:07 - Donald Trump
2:05:39 - Martial Law and Elections
2:17:58 - Corruption
2:26:44 - Elon Musk
2:30:47 - Trump Inauguration on Jan 20
2:33:55 - Power dynamics in Ukraine
2:37:27 - Future of Ukraine
2:42:09 - Choice of language
2:51:39 - Podcast prep and research process
3:00:04 - Travel and setup
3:05:51 - Conclusion

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Yesterday was one of the many New Year’s Eves I’ve spent away from my hometown 🇬🇪.
But this time, I truly regretted not being there.

Beautiful, isn’t it? And yes, that’s a huge Supra in the middle of the crowd.

📸 Ezz Gaber

[Ana Aptsiauri @aptsiauri_ana]

POV: how crazy you are?

Georgians: yes

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Georgia was once seen as a vital island of democracy in the Caucasus. But since it was formally recognised by the EU as a candidate for full membership in 2023, almost everything has gone wrong.

Now, the country’s protesters and president need help https://t.co/UzIlM5CHDY 👇

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

This is Georgia 🇬🇪—a nation of incredible culture, resilience, and history shaped by its remarkable people and powerful women. We know the true value of freedom and justice.

🎥 Khorumi, the ancient national dance of warriors, was performed today on Rustaveli Ave.

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

The people of Georgia demand two simple things:

1️⃣ Free & fair elections
2️⃣ Freedom for political prisoners

This comes at great cost—sacrificing health, careers & personal lives.

“Didn’t you recognize me, my boy? So you came to confess to the devil?”
🎬 Repentance, 1984

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Repeat as many times as it takes to remember obvious! 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Historic words of former Prime Minister 🇬🇪 Zurab Zhvania. 1999 Council of Europe GA

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

🚨 Yesterday marked exceptional police brutality against demonstrators in Tbilisi. The heaviness of the situation is undeniable, felt in the air and reflected everywhere

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Georgian authorities must fulfil their obligation to uphold the right of peaceful assembly
https://t.co/o2w1d34fgA

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

My friend and I seriously considered starting demonstration tourism in Georgia. 🇬🇪 Why not? A unique way to experience the country and stroll Tbilisi’s streets. Sure, pepper spray & water cannons might be a bonus — but hey, it’s all part of the adventure, right? 🦦

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Inspiration: https://t.co/gmdA8URvc4

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Simple truth: girls are fighters!
Now repeat with me: Georgian fighter girls will write the history! 🇬🇪✊

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

📸 Natia Chikovani

[Mariam Tutberidze @Maritutberidze]

Somebody decided to mess up with this nation 🇬🇪✊