The next meeting was held with members of the “Municipal Interdepartmental Commission on the Prevention of Violence against Women and/or Domestic Violence, Protection and Assistance to Victims of Violence” of Vani City Hall. Participants got acquainted with the civil initiative that will be implemented under the topic “Break the silence - stop the violence!”
In frames of the initiative, representatives of the Mayor and employees of rural outpatient clinics will be informed about issues of violence. They will be provided with information about services available at the central and local levels. The importance of the Interdepartmental Commission as a response mechanism will be particularly emphasized.
These meetings will help the Commission move its work into a more active phase - in terms of considering specific cases and responding to them.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
The monitoring group continues a cycle of information meetings with vulnerable groups. The ordinary meeting was held in Vani municipality. The meeting participants were informed about the mechanisms existing in the country to assist and empower victims of violence. Information about local government programs, especially about the family empowerment program was very important for them. The program exists in the department for the protection of children’s rights and their assistance.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Training on the topic “Women’s leadership, forms of communication, mechanisms of civil inclusion” was conducted with participation of IDP women and girls, members of the target working group living in different communities of Kutaisi.
The training program consisted of a lecture part and practical exercises. Participants were given the opportunity to work in groups on the following issues: what hinders civic engagement at the local level, how to increase the motivation of citizens to increase their involvement in the formation of local politics.
Participants interactively shared their experiences, positions and views on the topics discussed. It was noted that the topics of the training were important and necessary for them: “I began to think about leadership qualities, reconsidered my abilities, and discovered new resources.”
“We received very interesting information and got acquainted with the forms of attracting citizens. It is necessary that as many people as possible know about this.”
“I will definitely use the acquired knowledge in practice. I feel responsible and will be more actively involved in the ongoing processes of the municipality.”
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The monitoring group held an information meeting in the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality).
The meeting participants were informed about the mechanisms existing in the country, to support and empower the victims of violence, as well as about local government programs.
The lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” presented to the audience an important document for teachers and medical personnel - on the approval of national referral procedures for identifying, protecting, assisting and rehabilitating victims of gender-based violence and/or domestic violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Since the beginning of February, training courses at Youth Empowerment Centers have actively started. According to the plan, meetings on issues of conflict management and violence are held. In parallel with the trainings, young people organize initiated events in all municipalities.
Active preparations for the final meetings are now underway. Interesting initiatives are planned. Leader groups were created to work on presentations where they will present the impact and results of the project.
Trainings were held in five municipalities: Samtredia, Zugdidi, Terjola, Chokhatauri and Bagdati (online).
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A training on "Violence prevention and victim support resources" was held with the members of Senaki Women Initiative Group. The participants received information about the activities of shelters for violence victims, the crisis center and victim assistance services. The members of Senaki youth group discussed issues of gender equality. According to them, breaking gender stereotypes will help to build an equal society, and the involvement of young people is necessary in the process.
During the meetings of Vani Women Support Center, women who have many challenges come together and everyone works r to solve these problems. At one of the meetings, women expressed a desire to learn to sew.
In response to their challenge, the Women Fund “Sukhumi” opened cutting and sewing courses in Vani, as well as in some other municipalities. The teacher is Maka Dadunashvili, one of the activists of the Womes Support Center. The Fund “Sukhumi” purchased sewing machines, cloths, threads and everything necessary for normal education. Now it's the women's turn...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of the Women Initiative Group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality conduct a research "Assessment of the quality of human security " in frames of which focus groups and interviews are conducted.
During a working meeting of the interdepartmental commission of Chokhatauri City Hall, the details of the ideas of civil initiatives were summarized and the authoritative persons were selected.
It was decided to conduct “Positive Parenting Training” and women’s needs research in Chokhatauri municipality. City hall structures, representatives of the educational sphere, active citizens will be involved in implementation of the initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
