On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of State released its annual Trafficking in Persons Report, which once again placed Georgia in the highest position for its efforts to combat human trafficking. Georgia has maintained this top position—known as the “first tier”—for the 10th consecutive year, ranking among just 33 countries worldwide out of 188 assessed.

Georgia remains the only country in the region, and the only EU candidate state, to hold this distinction. Notably, 11 EU member states failed to qualify for the first tier this year.

Georgia pays significant attention to the effective fight against human trafficking, which is also an important part of Georgia’s EU integration process and creates a safe and reliable environment in the country and the region in terms of combating transnational organized crime.

The report commends Georgia for fully meeting international standards in the fight against human trafficking. It highlights the country’s consistent, coordinated, and sustainable measures aimed at prevention, detection, prosecution of offenders, and protection of victims. These efforts not only strengthen national security but also contribute significantly to Georgia’s EU integration process and regional stability in countering transnational organized crime.

Georgia’s leading position reflects the effective work of the Interagency Coordination Council for Countering Trafficking in Persons, chaired by the Minister of Justice of Georgia. The Council brings together representatives of all relevant state agencies, the Public Defender’s Office, and partner organizations.