- No matter how much time passes, talking about the conflict will always be painful for an internally displaced person, but it is necessary to talk.

- Unfortunately, the borders of Georgia are also moved today, people are kidnapped from their territories.

- It's terrible when you look at the cemeteries of your loved ones from afar.

- We do not want to return Abkhazia by war.

- Many people do not know about the format of Geneva negotiations.

- All social benefits have increased, and the benefits for IDPs are on the same indicator.

- How much time has passed, and the IDPs are still not provided with accommodation.

These are the words of the participants of the two-day training. It is clear what was discussed and what issues were emphasized...

The training was attended by project assistants and 50 members of IDP Women Initiative Groups from five municipalities (Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Zugdidi, Senaki).

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Members of IDP Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki and Zugdidi hosted the fifth online training on the topic “Self-governance and Forms of Civic Engagement”.

The participants got acquainted with the structure of local self-government, authority, responsibility, forms of civic engagement”. They had the opportunity, to work in groups on the following issues: what is the obstacle for civic engagement at the local level; how to increase the motivation of citizens so that they are more involved in the formation of local politics. During the discussion, the participants shared their own experiences with each other. According to them, the topics of training were important:

“I got acquainted with the forms of civic engagement. A lot of people should have such information."

“I will definitely use this knowledge in practice. I felt responsible to get involved in the processes that take place in the municipality.”

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Женской организации ООН

Trainings on various actual topics are planned In May. Information about it was provided to the members of Khoni IDP Women Initiative Group. The information meeting was held online.

The project assistant familiarized the group with the topics of the trainings, the time of the training was determined. Members of the group noted that they attended four trainings held in April with great interest. The new cycle will also be interesting and practical and they will be actively involved in the process of training.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

An online information meeting was held with members of IDP Women Zugdidi Initiative Group. The participants talked about the trainings that were held in April. Despite the fact that the members of the group are women of different ages, professions and have different experience, the questions discussed at the trainings turned out to be equally interesting for everyone. They received information about the continuation of the training cycle. As it was mentioned, trainings will be also held in May - with the participation of 50 women - active representatives of target municipalities.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

During an online meeting with members of Senaki IDP Women Initiative Group, the participants evaluated the trainings that were held in April and talked about the significance of the information received:

“I do not have the opportunity to attend such thematic trainings, so this is a good chance for me to be more informed.”

“The cycle of trainings will help us to be more active and practically get involved in advocacy of problems.”

At the end of the meeting, participants were provided with information about new training topics. According to them, after completing the trainings, they will be even more motivated to be actively involved in solving local problems.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Ordinary meeting was held with IDP Women Initiative Group of Tskaltubo. Attention was paid to the cycle of trainings held in April. According to the participants, the trainings were informative, interesting and practical.

- It is very important for me to participate in such trainings. Each new topic gives new possibilities. I am glad to be part of this project - noted one of the participants.

At the end of the meeting, the participants got acquainted with the topics of May trainings. They noted that after the completion of the training cycle, each of them will have skills that contribute to their formation as active citizens.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

During the online meeting with the members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, the participants evaluated the training cycle held in April and talked about the necessity of information.

"These trainings were interesting and important for me, they gave me the opportunity to be aware of important topics for an active citizen."

"The training cycle will help us to become more active and be able to prioritize our needs and advocate them."

At the end of the meeting, participants were provided with information on training topics of the next month.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Members of the IDP Women Initiative Group from Khoni, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Senaki and Zugdidi met online on April 28-29. A two-day training on "Local Budget, Civic Budgeting" was conducted for them.

Discussion of the training topic was continued in an interactive mode. Group work and discussions provided participants with the opportunity to share experiences with each other. Feedback showed that the participants will practically use the information received and will be actively involved in the ongoing budget processes of the municipality.

This training finished the one-month training cycle (4 trainings), which trained the members of the Women Initiative Group with appropriate skills. They will actively work with the target municipalities to implement the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 action plan at the local level.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Members of IDP Women Initiative Groups from five target municipalities (Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Khoni, Zugdidi) attended the online training. The work was devoted to the topic "Evidence-Based Advocacy".

The aim of the training is to improve the skills of women's groups for successful advocacy. Participants considered factors that hinder advocacy at the local level; identified target groups and stakeholders; developed a working document of a plan for advocacy of the needs existing in local governments.

Participation in the training was useful for the members of the Initiative Groups, because they will be included in the process of advocacy within the framework of the project.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

50 participants attended the two-day online training on "Building Peace and Trust". They remembered the past, discussed the mechanisms for peace negotiations and building trust.

Members of the IDP Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Khoni and Zugdidi demonstrated conflict resolution and trust building skills during interactive and group work.

The participants of the training noted:

“For a society that has gone through a war, building peace is a difficult and painful process, but it is possible and necessary.”

“We - women should not be victims of war or passive objects of abuse, but should become important actors in peacebuilding.”

"Similar projects help to prepare society for conflict resolution - with information, with necessary skills, especially with effective communication."

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization