What are the existing mechanisms to assist and empower victims of violence; In what issues should we cooperate with the department for the protection and support of children’s rights, social workers; What are the responsibilities of society members in preventing violence against women and domestic violence; How to create a healthy, harmonious environment around teenagers - these issues were mainly discussed at a meeting held in Chokhatauri municipality, in the community of Jvartskhma.
The meeting was held in a friendly, positive, interactive atmosphere. The meeting was attended by the City Hall representative of the community, representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and active women of the community.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“Prevention of violence and protection of victims of violence” - The Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a working meeting on this topic in Chokhatauri.
The meeting was attended by the first deputy Mayor, members of the interdepartmental commission on the prevention of violence against women and/or domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence, representatives of the Gender Equality Council, law enforcement agencies, a preschool educational institution, an educational resource center and a center for public health.
The aim of the meeting was to analyze the current situation regarding domestic violence in the municipality and to determine the prospects for social cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Training on the topic “Evidence-based Advocacy” was held at Khoni Community Education Center.
The training was attended by women leaders representing homeowners associations in the IDP settlement. They discussed barriers existing in the process of advocacy at the local level, identified target groups and stakeholders, and developed a plan for the advocacy of community needs.
The training participants noted:
“Today we gained very valuable experience in how to find the shortest way to solve the pressing problems of our community.”
“We have chosen prior issues and set a strategy for changes, emphasized the ways to solve these issues and better saw our capabilities”.
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”.
Tskaltubo a youth group held a discussion on the topic of peace. They talked about the role of young people in the peace process. The participants emphasized how important and necessary the participation of young people in peace activities is. The women initiative group was involved in the research process. Totally 150 beneficiaries were interviewed using the questionnaires. The research aims to assess the quality of human security in terms of gender.
An information exchange meeting was held at school of the village Teklati (Senaki municipality) - with the participation of the school administration, teachers and parents.
Representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, together with employees of educational institutions, the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and members of the Gender Equality Council, discussed a number of topical issues related to violence against women/domestic violence family, the prevention of violence, and the psychosocial condition of families of adolescents.
There was also a presentation of a Women Fund "Sukhumi" research - "Assessing the effectiveness of implementation of preventive measures on issues of domestic violence against women by municipalities." An important place in the recommendations of the research is occupied by the coordination of authoritative local structures and the exchange of information, cooperation with schools.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Representatives of the City hall, the Gender Equality Council, the administration of kindergartens and the health service gathered in the meeting room of the City Council of Tsalenjikha municipality. The Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a round table - presentation of a small joint project that was implemented in collaboration with the Gender Council. Within the framework of the project, trainings and information meetings were held during the international campaign of “16 active days against gender-based violence”. In addition, the municipality conducted a women's needs research and published a report.
During the meeting, the participants talked about the work done and special emphasis was placed on continuing active cooperation.
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 started the quantitative research "assessment of the quality of human security of the population". They have shared responsibilities and duties.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” starts the project “IDP Women and Girls – Actors of the Needs-Oriented Local Policy Development in Kutaisi” in Kutaisi Municipality. The first information meeting - presentation of the new project was held online. It was attended by the representatives of the USAID Local Government Program, Kutaisi local self-government and the civil sector, as well as partners and beneficiaries.
Representatives of Kutaisi local self-government expressed their readiness to actively cooperate within the framework of the project.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
"Assessment of the quality of human security" is the aim of the Fund "Sukhumi" research, which will be conducted by the members of the women initiative group in Senaki municipality. In the first stage, 150 people will be interviewed through online questionnaires of the quantitative research. In Senak, a training with the members of the youth group was held on the topic: peace, the role of young people in building peace. Participants discussed the importance of negotiation and communication using role games and interactive exercises. They talked about the peace initiatives of young people.
