The Women Fund “Sukhumi” has developed “Practical instructions for the effective functioning of the mechanism of municipal coordination to combat domestic violence against women.”
Effective work to combat violence against women requires systematic, consistent and coordinated actions of all authoritative departments, both at the central and local levels.
The goal of the practical guide is to provide practical advices to interdepartmental commissions of municipalities on how to implement an effective and coordinated response to domestic violence at local level. The document is based on best international and local practices.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“The phenomenon of domestic violence” became the main topic of meetings of psychologist Ekatarine Kvachakidze. Domestic violence is the most common form of violence. Some researchers argue that the rapist himself witnessed violence in childhood. This is the theory of “learned behavior.” Bad habits, drugs, alcohol, etc. contribute to violence. We discussed these issues at a group meeting with teachers, where everyone expressed their opinion.
Recent researches have shown that many rapists control themselves more, while women accept their fate, become passive and do not seek a way out.
The aim of the meeting with a psychologist is for women to overcome the “weak woman” within themselves and continue to live with new vision and strength.
Individual and group meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kobuleti, Vani, Zugdidi (Koki, Didinedzi), Tsalenjikha (Pakhulani).
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Cutting and sewing training course was successfully completed In Senaki, and certificates of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" were given to the beneficiaries from the side of successful women: Inga Kardava (Chairman of the City Council Commission on Social Issues), Manana Gvichia (Deputy Chairman of the City Council representing political unity "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia") Marine Naneishvili (member of the City Council).
beginner tailors are moving to a new stage - along with acquiring professional skills, they are given the opportunity to start a small business.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“Practical guide for teachers on identifying and responding to violence against children” – this is the title of new publication of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. It is directed to the representatives of educational institutions - for teachers and educators of schools, kindergartens, nurseries, who have permanent communication with children and are an important link in identifying and responding to violence against children.
The aim of the guide is to provide educational institutions with information and tools that will help them to timely identify the facts of violence against children in school and at home and provide a comprehensive, multi-sector response.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
“A practical guide for teacher - educators on identifying and responding to violence against children” - this publication was presented at meetings with teachers.
Information meetings focused on the role of educators in preventing violence against women/domestic violence and assisting the victims. They also discussed the law on violence prevention and assistance to victims, issues of referring and specifically the role of educational institutions in identifying victims of violence and their assistance.
Information meetings were held with teachers from Tskaltubo, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Khoni, Kutaisi, Zugdidi and Khobi municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
В офисе фонда "Сухуми"состоялась очередная встреча с членами женской группы.После поздровления мартовских праздников женщины просмотрели фильм"Женщины из города Гори за солидарность".Провели дискусию.На встрече подвели итоги работы исследования проведенной в феврале 2024 года. Для молодежной инициативной группы Кутаиси был проведен тренинг-"Дезинформация и механизмы борьбы с ним" "Суть медиаграмотности и значение".Члены молодежной группы узнали ,как различить ложную информацию от реальной и приняли навыки,о том ,как бороться с дезинформацией.
Information meetings were held with the members of Women Initiative Group of the village Pakhulani -Tsalenjikha municipality. The participants received information about the International Women's Solidarity Day. They also talked about modern challenges and expressed a desire, that is relevant at all times - peace, calmness and health. Then they talked about the problems and gaps identified during the qualitative research.
Another informational meeting was held with the members of the women's group in the conference hall of Khoni municipality. During the meeting, they showed a film about a Georgian feminist woman, Kato Mikeladze, a fighter for women's rights. The film was accompanied by a discussion in which all members of the club participated. An information meeting was also held with the members of the second women initiative group. The participants watched the film "Muslim Girls for Equality", after which a discussion was held. At the beginning of both meetings, spring and March holidays were congratulated to women. Both groups also summarized the local research work conducted in February 2024. An information meeting with young people was held in Khoni public school No 3. One of the members of the group prepared a presentation about March 8 and spoke about women's solidarity. Young people saw two films - "Don't speak" and "Always 5-1". A discussion was also held.
The training on: "Media literacy and misinformation" was held with the youth group of Tskaltubo. The gained knowledge will help the participants to find the primary source of information and prevent the spread of misinformation. In the second youth group, the participants discussed the topic of solidarity. According to the participants, women need solidarity and support most of all when protecting their own rights. "Women, peace, solidarity" - members of the women initiative group held a debate on this topic. They talked about equality, violence and importance of solidarity. March events in all groups were devoted to women and women's rights.
The members of Senaki women initiative group discussed the topic of women, peace and solidarity. Stories of successful women who made significant changes were recalled. Solidarity is important in each issues, it is strength, support, sympathy that determines success – noted the participants of the meeting. The members of the youth group spoke on the same topic and emphasized women's rights and equality. According to young people, solidarity is the most needed for peace building and women should have more support in this work.