On July 28, several Georgian civil society organizations issued a statement on the humanitarian crisis in Karabakh. Signatories are Social Justice Center, Caucasian House, Human Rights Center, Center for Peace and Civil Development, Democracy Research Institute, and Civil Council on Defense and Security.

The statement emphasized: "The normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the peace in the region is of the utmost importance for the civil society of Georgia. We are concerned about the renewed tensions triggered by the closure of the Lachin Corridor, connecting Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia, in December 2022."

"120,000 people living in Nagorno-Karabakh have been facing severe socio-economic challenges and humanitarian crises for almost seven months. Their movements in all directions have been restricted, leaving them completely isolated. On July 25, the International Committee of the Red Cross, which previously played a vital role in providing humanitarian aid to the region, declared that it is handicapped to provide humanitarian aid to the local population despite numerous attempts. Additionally, it has been approximately one month since the Russian peacekeeping forces in the area ceased supplying essential resources such as food and medicine due to events that unfolded on June 15," it added.

The report said, "The situation is particularly critical for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those with chronic illnesses, as their access to healthcare services is severely limited or, in some cases, entirely cut off. Within the blocked region, the circumstances have become even more complex for women, both from a legal and humanitarian perspective. Approximately 27,000 students in Nagorno-Karabakh are deprived of their fundamental right to education as educational institutions struggle to function adequately due to limited heating and electricity. As a result of movement restrictions, approximately 1,100 people in Nagorno-Karabakh are unable to return to their homes, including 270 children who have been separated from their parents."

"We, the civil society organizations of Georgia, extend our solidarity to the population affected by the conflict on all sides. Over the course of 30 years of unresolved conflicts, the civilian population has endured profound and irreversible hardships. The toll of armed confrontations and protracted conflict has resulted in loss of lives, compromised health, daily insecurity, and a jeopardized future. As advocates for peace and human rights, we emphasize the urgent need to safeguard and support civilians' well-being. We believe the parties to the conflict and the international community must prioritize humanitarian concerns and human rights protection throughout the negotiation process. We are convinced that the protection of conflict-affected people shall be a precondition for the confidence building and normalization of relations between parties," the information said.

The statement concluded: "All sides should exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or worsen already fragile conditions for the negotiations. It is crucial to safeguard the dignity, rights, and security of those impacted by the conflicts. In the present circumstances, the Azerbaijani authorities bear a particular responsibility in ensuring the safety and rights of the Armenian population residing in Nagorno-Karabakh. How Azerbaijan deals with this challenge will significantly impact inter-ethnic relations between the peoples of the South Caucasus and the peace in the region."