Ordinary meeting of Ozurgeti GAC summarized meeting of four GACs in Batumi (Batumi, Ozurgeti, Kutaisi, Senaki), which was finalized by creation of GAC network.

The participants talked about meaning of the network. According to them, it is a good opportunity for joint work with the coordinator and active exchange of opinions.

The meeting also discussed analysis of local gender needs research. The GAC worked on recommendations, which should be submitted to local self-government for envisaging in 2016 budget. 

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

"Not one of our acquaintances a victim of this disease. Positive coming from Mrs. Lali, is a direct message of those who have lost hope for a cure. I welcome activities of Gender Advisory Council (GAC). Our municipality will be an example to support the initiatives of the GAC - said the head of administration of Ozurgeti Municipality - Merab Chanukvadze.

On the background of such emotional speeches there was a presentation of the project "Cancer is not a verdict" in the boardroom of Sakrebulo with participation of  municipality officials and members of Guria Regional GACs.

The project envisaged psychological consultation. The idea belongs to Lali Sichinava (Member of Sakrebulo, Deputy Chairman of GAC).

"Cancer is not a final verdict. It can be overpowered and I am a living example of this. The main thing is inner human spirit and support from family and society, "- said Mrs. Lali.

The project is funded by Gamgeoba of Ozurgeti municipality. It will include 50 beneficiaries from 12 villages.

 

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

IDPs residing in collective center of sanatorium “Menji” speak about their problems.

 Anti-sanitary is their number one problem. A cellar of the building is filled with groundwater, which causes a toxic smell. Sewerage system is amortized, there are cracks on the walls. Residents still have not received conclusion on the validity of the building.

According to Nanuli Maisaya ceiling of the seventh floor recently collapsed. In order to solve the existing problems the residents have repeatedly appealed to the Ministry of IDPs, but the problem is still unsolved and stay actual. Senaki Gender Advisory Council will be actively involved in addressing the problem.

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

Despite of the fact that there were enough number of people on the mobilization meetings, organized by the mobilizers of WSCs. The meetings were held in collective centers, villages and private houses.

The topic of meetings was devoted to the international dy of IDPs and refugees, touched IDP problems and situation regarding solution of these problems, especially regarding resettlement and rehabilitation.

The main problems were social ones. There is a high level of unemployment among the IDPs. Mobilizers familiarized participants of the meeting with the law on IDPs and the action plan.

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)