History of Establishment

The Georgian National Committee of the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly (hCa GNC) was established in 1989 on the basis of the Association of National Accord. In 1992, hCa GNC became part of the international Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly network. The organization was formally registered in 1995, with re-registration completed in 1998. hCa GNC is among the first human rights and peacebuilding organizations operating in Georgia and the South Caucasus. Its origins trace back to informal civic initiatives formed during the late Soviet period, which later evolved into structured civil society organizations focused on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and support for communities affected by violence.

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hCa GNC Today

Today, hCa GNC functions as a national committee within a pan-European peace movement, supporting European integration processes at the level of civil society. The organization operates as a non-governmental, non-partisan peace movement engaged in regional dialogue, conflict transformation, and civic cooperation.

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Mission

The mission of hCa GNC is to support the development of peaceful, democratic, and pluralistic society in Georgia and the South Caucasus. Its activities promote civil security, regional integration, conflict prevention, and the strengthening of civil society institutions through facilitation, cooperation, and self-organization of civic initiatives.

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Structure and Directions of Activities

hCa GNC operates as a network-based peace movement, uniting NGOs, regional associations, researchers, and experts across the South Caucasus. Its work focuses on human security, conflict prevention and transformation, civic education, and regional cooperation. A central role within the network is played by the Caucasus Institute for Regional Security, a think tank that brings together experts and researchers from across the region to provide analytical and strategic support for the organization’s programs and initiatives.