Final meeting in Kutaisi

  • Wednesday, 13 December 2023
  • 40 times

Final meeting within the framework of the project “Women and Youth - Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the Local Level” was held In Kutaisi, hotel “Gelati Residence”.

The meeting was attended by women - leaders and activists from five target municipalities: Kutaisi, Khoni, Senaki, Tskaltubo, Zugdidi.

The participants once again assessed the dynamics of the project, summarized the achieved results, and spoke about the effectiveness of the network.

The challenges and issues that are still in the process of advocacy were highlighted.

Feedback from meeting participants:

“This was an important project for me, because it opened me the way to enter the public sphere, I got involved in various projects.”

“At the age of 23, I became convinced that women’s efforts are very important when working on issues that are important for society and especially for women.”

“I was a “leader standing in the corner,” and today I can freely appear in front of a large audience and boldly say that this project raised me”.

“The project showed us the power and impact of networking, which helped us to advocate everyday problems and improve our social profile.”

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Good news in Terjola

The advocacy group held a meeting with the beneficiaries of the organization in the Youth Empowerment Center of Terjola Municipality, They were informed about the news planned in the budget of the municipality in 2024.

Particular emphasis was placed on the programs of the Department for the Protection of Children's Rights of the City Hall and those programs that are intended for victims of violence - this is single assistance and rent for the apartment. It was noted that it is very important that the public knows more about these programs so that this information can be used and local government can clearly see its feasibility.

Representative of the Gender Equality Council shared good news with the meeting participants - in 2024 the Council will have its own budget, which will include many targeted services that are important for women.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

War is the most brutal violence against women - women IDPs from Abkhazia and refugees from Ukraine know this well. That is why our Ukrainian guests joined the campaign of “16 active days against gender-based violence”.

They attended the final event of the campaign, heard information about the events held by the Women Fund “Sukhumi” in the municipalities of Western Georgia.

The Ukrainians expressed their gratitude. They noted that the support of the Fund “Sukhumi” to their families is immeasurable. The support is expressed by humanitarian assistance, psychological consultation or retraining - for example, some of them passed the courses of polymer clay at a day rehabilitation center.

The day spent with the Fund “Sukhumi” staff and the representatives of various municipalities ended with pleasant impressions for the Ukrainian guests.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Puppet theater - at school

In the framework of the campaign of 16 active days against gender-based violence, the performance of puppet theater was held along with scheduled forum theater performances.

The meeting took place at Kutaisi, Public School No. 2. The pupils of the primary classes attended the performances. Young actors showed the children the play “Turtledove”. The children watched the performance with great interest. The play was dedicated to friendship, support, and equality. The school leaders expressed gratitude to the representatives of the Fund “Sukhumi” and asked the puppet theatre staff to conduct the performances for the other classes at the end of January.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Leadership training for women IDPs

  • Saturday, 09 December 2023
  • 40 times

Training on the topic “Women’s leadership, self-presentation, public speech” was held in Senaki, in the IDP village.

Leaders and women activists from 15 different homeowners’ associations took part in the training. They were given information about leadership qualities and important skills that are necessary for the leader.

The second part was even more interesting - about self-presentation and public speech.

The participants actively participated in the discussion of the topic with their stories and practical examples. According to them, the training was useful, and the knowledge gained will be reflected in their practical activities.

The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.

Cycle of trainings in Tsalenjikha

  • Saturday, 09 December 2023
  • 43 times

This year, like previous one, Tsalenjikha municipality has actively participated in the international campaign against gender-based violence.

The Women Fund “Sukhumi”, in collaboration with the Gender Equality Council of the municipality, conducted four trainings for kindergarten staff on the topic “Gender, gender stereotypes, gender-based violence.”

The essence of gender, stereotypes that we hear from an early age, gender imbalance that causes violence and ways to eradicate violence - these issues were discussed with the participants by the trainers: Larisa Shengelia, Khatuna Gogua, Anzhela Chikhladze and Lali Shengelia.

The training cycle was active, interesting and productive.

In the framework of the 16-day campaign, a meeting on the topic “Gender mainstreaming - gender impacts” was held with decision-makers from 8 municipalities of Samegrelo - Zemo Svaneti in the conference room of Khobi City Council. The topic was presented by the Parliament Member of Georgia Nino Tsilosani and the invited trainer of the Permanent Parliamentary Council on Gender Equality Elene Beriashvili.

After the meeting, performances of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” forum theater were held in the small hall of the House of Culture.

The events were attended by members of the Parliament of Georgia: Giorgi Khakhubia, Irakli (Dachi) Beraia, Greta Tsitsava, State Commissioner of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Giorgi Guguchia with his deputies, Chairman of the City Council of Khobi municipality Levan Kavtaradze and Mayor David Bukia.

The performances at the forum theater made a great impression on the participants. They received information about the work of the Fund “Sukhumi”, about active participation in the 16-day campaign and the format of work with youth, which raised interest among the meeting participants.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

The members of Senaki youth group were actively involved in the 16-day international campaign. At their initiative, an information meeting was held on the topic: early marriage and its consequences, an action was held in the IDP settlement, a film screening and discussion was prepared. Club members distributed thematic flyers and information leaflets. The women initiative group was also actively involved in the campaign. At their initiative, two workshops were held on the topic: family conflicts and their management, victim support services. The members of the group reminded the public that violence against women is a crime.

Forum-theatre performances in Zugdidi

Forum-theater performances in Zugdidi were dedicated to the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence against women.

The young actors played five scenes and each scene was followed by an interesting discussion. The audience mentioned that this is a very difficult topic and people can be better informed in this way.

Women noted:

"We obviously saw the mistakes we make in raising our children".

"We were brought up more strictly and we have already changed our attitude towards our children."

The scenes of the Forum Theater aim to raise awareness about the issues of gender-based violence in the IDP community.

The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.

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