Leadership training for women IDPs

  • Saturday, 09 December 2023
  • 48 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”.

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.

 In the framework of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, the Fund "Sukhumi" continues free medical examinations and consultations for women. Within the framework of the campaign, with the support of the City Hall of Tsalenjikha Municipality, and as part of the state program, the Women's Health Center LTD "Hera" carries out cancer screening. The free screening includes: breast cancer screening for the ages of 40 to 70, examination by a radiologist or mammologist; mammographic examination. Examinations were held for women living in the municipality. Tamar Belkania, the deputy Mayor of Tsalenjikha municipality observed the process.

Leadership – for positive changes

  • Saturday, 02 December 2023
  • 57 times

“Leadership, presentation, public speech” - an interesting training on this topic was held in Kutaisi with representatives of the homeowners’ association of the IDP community.

The aim of the training was to explain the essence of leadership and understand own leadership qualities, to familiarize with the skills of presentation and self-presentation and with the basics of public speech and their use in practice.

During the group work, participants shared their experiences with each other and demonstrated leadership abilities when working with a team.

“We were given the opportunity to use the practical exercises and once again see how ready we are for leadership, what qualities are necessary for a good leader, and how to achieve positive changes in society,” mentioned the participants.

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”.

 Workshops with different target groups, discussions of the topic of violence - with these types of activities, Tskaltubo women initiative group was involved in the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. The members of the youth initiative group also joined the campaign with various events. They raised actual issues - women's rights, early marriage, gender violence, rights of disabled people, and organized an exhibition of paintings. Protest against gender-based violence was shown in the presentations and discussions prepared by young people

The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality of Georgia, Thea Akhvlediani, conducted a meeting with members of the "Consultative Council of Experts Working on Reconciliation and Engagement Policy Issues" and the "Consultative Platform on Strengthening the Effective Participation of Women in the Peacebuilding Process," established through the agency's initiative. Ekaterine Gamakharia, the head of the Tbilisi office of the Women's Fund "Sukhumi," participated in the meeting.

Members of the Council and the platform shared their perspectives on taking essential steps to enhance the effectiveness of peace policy. The representative of the Fund "Sukhumi" underscored the importance of organizing thematic meetings within the platform and advocated for an increase in their frequency. This approach would provide participants with the opportunity to discuss issues in a more thorough and timely manner. The representative also highlighted the necessity of involving various sectoral agencies in these thematic meetings to improve the quality and timeliness of responses to concerns raised by the civil sector regarding peace initiatives and the interests and needs of people affected by the conflict.

UN Open Day on Women, Peace and Security

  • Monday, 27 November 2023
  • 129 times

The UN Open Day on Women, Peace, and Security was held, serving as a platform for dialogue between representatives of UN agencies and civil society, displaced and conflict-affected women and youth. The event aimed to exchange information about the needs and challenges on the ground.

In the mentioned meeting, the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" was represented by leaders of displaced and conflict-affected women, with whom the organization has been workind for years. Our goal is to actively involve women in the empowerment process and address existing problems.

Information meetings in IDP communities

  • Saturday, 25 November 2023
  • 53 times

The Women Fund “Sukhumi”, in partnership with the Charitable - Humanitarian Center “Abkhazeti”, is implementing a project aimed at identifying active women leaders in IDP communities and training them with relevant skills.

In the framework of the project, informational meetings were held in five municipalities of Western Georgia: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi, as a result of which 15 women leaders were selected in each municipality for whom training on women's leadership and advocacy issues will be conducted.

Online practical training was provided for moderators of Women's support groups affiliated with the Women's Fund "Sukhumi." The session focused on the crucial topic of the preventing and responding to GBV during the war and in post-war settings. Ekaterine Gamakharia, the head of the Tbilisi office of Women's Fund Sukhumi, led the training session.

During the training, participants gained insights into typical forms of gender-based violence during war and conflict. They engaged in discussions regarding the direct and indirect impacts of armed/violent conflicts on women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.

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