The story in the air of “Dzveli Kalaki” tells about network meeting of Gender Advisory Councils (GACs) of Kutaisi, Senaki and Ozurgeti. The meeting discussed results, achieved in frames of the project. It was mentioned that they have reached the main goal – it was implemented legislative change and legalization of gender councils at local level.
As the GAC members mention, in these three cities, there is a good background for establishing gender prospects and it will be an example for other municipalities. as for the GAC members, they are ready to share their experience with colleagues from other self-governments.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
What is the official statistics in the country in terms of political participation of women, why women are not on responsible positions, how to promote their political participation - guests of the TV program, members of Ozurgeti Gender Advisory Council (GAC) spoke about the past political way, the difficulties, positive sides, fruitful cooperation of GAC and local government, in particular - to increase women participation.
The conversation touched the extraordinary elections to be held in the Ozurgeti. In the village Nasakirali female candidate is running elections, representing political party "Georgian Dream".
According to the position of the program guests, it is not easy to be a majoritarian candidate, but inclusion of women is very interesting and important. Women are more sensitive about social issues.
"If we say that women should be presented in politics, we must give a chance to the presented women - a teacher and destroy the myth that the Muslim community will not choose a woman."
First bulletin of the year summarized the results of the activities in frames of the project “Strengthening of Women’s Rights in Western Georgia”.
Despite of New Year days, all activities were held, concrete changes were achieved and lives of several women were improved.
The bulletin tells about it.