In October, both group and individual meetings were held with a lawyer in Women Support Centers of Senaki, Khurcha / Koki, Tskaltubo. The main topic of the meeting is the law on domestic violence, mechanisms of victim protection (arresting and protective orders, interdepartmental council). Besides - personal questions, which were interesting for the meeting participants. Also one telephone consultation was given. Consultations help to solve the problems of the beneficiaries.

The coordinator of the small project of Khoni Women Support Center “Youth against Violence”, met the deputy chairperson of Sakrebulo and the heads of kindergartens of the villages  Nakhakhulevi and Kukhi. The conversation touched activities planned within the project.

Short films were shown by activist girls of the Fund “Sukhumi” in school No 4. These were the films: “Narrow Corridor”, “One Ordinary Day”, “Suitcase”, “Armchair”, “Steps”. During the discussion, young people noted that the problems reflected in the films are relevant to this day: integration, migration within the country, domestic violence, conflicts between adolescents, bullying… together we must look for a way out, try to solve them.

Films can be seen at the link:

http://fs-en.ucoz.ru/news/films/1-0-20

In October, 11 cases of violence were identified. The mobilizers of the Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, Senaki, Poti, Lanchkhuti, Khurcha / Koki (Zugdidi municipality) make monthly monitoring of the revealed facts and offer available services to the victim – consultations of psychologist, lawyer and conflictologist. In case of necessity they fill in the questionnaires and prepare documents for awarding the status of victim.

In October, 2 women addressed the psychologist for assistance, a lawyer consulted three of them. The questionnaires show violence from the side of family members against children and women. 

In frames of the small project of Tskaltubo Women Support Center, informational meetings were held in the villages of Ternali and Tskaltubo. During the meetings they spoke on the topic of violence against women and domestic violence. They gave examples, there was a discussion about the gaps in the legislation. It was said that the victim should have special programs that contribute to its socio-economic strengthening, as well as, in parallel, it is necessary to work with the rapist.

In frames of the project, a training is planned, with participation of representatives of the Mayor in the villages, doctors, teachers, educators of the kindergartens.

In frames of the small project of Khurcha / Koki Women Support Center, informational meetings were held with women in the villages Orsantia and Kakhati.

The participants spoke about the reasons of domestic violence: socio-economic factors, stereotypical attitudes towards women. Many participants touched the topic of violence against children and bullying.

In frames of the project an informational meeting with representatives of local government was also held. They received information about the planned training.

In October, according to the UN international calendar, there are two important dates: October 11 - International Day of Girls and October 15 - International Day of Rural Women. Informational meetings with women's groups in cities and villages, in IDP collective centers, and kindergartens were dedicated to these dates.

As a rule, in October, the mobilizers of the Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Poti, Terjola, Lanchkhuti, Ozurgeti, Khurcha / Koki (Zugdidi municipality) held 27 informational meetings.

The meetings in the villages were particularly interesting. The participants noted: “It is important for us to know that at least one day the whole world talks about the problems and needs of rural women.”

Khoni Women Support Center and “Caritas Georgia” held a charity campaign in Khoni in support of a socially unprotected family, which is also a victim of violence. Clothes an shoes were collected. A victim of violence was offered to use free services of the Fund "Sukhumi" - legal advice and psycho-rehabilitation.

- It difficult, but we try our best to take into account the advices we get. Then our relationship changes, we move to another stage and keep stability", said one of the couples.

During a month, work was carried out with three married couples in Poti, Khoni and Tskaltubo Women Support Centers. One new couple is among them. Proceeding from the situation, the complex work will continue with the inclusion of a psychologist, a lawyer and a conflictologist.

Statistics is following:

10 married couples met the psychologist in the Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Khurcha / Koki, Khoni, Senaki, Poti, Tskaltubo.

9 individual consultations were held in these centers.

3 psychological portraits were made.

33 people participated in the meetings - 22 women and 11 men.

This is the picture of the work of Fund "Sukhumi" psychologist in September. The problems were different: depression and fear, difficulties in communication with adolescents... Psychotherapeutic sessions or meetings were necessary and useful. One part of the participants continues to work with a psychologist. Problems of some people people are solved, and they recommend others to meet with a psychologist and use this opportunity.

In September, all planned activities were completed in frames of the small project of Poti Women Support Center: "Harmonious Environment for Children ". Information meetings were held with the head, teachers and parents of pupils of kindergarten №3, as well as in the association of preschool education, with the head of the social service and health services. The main goal of the meetings is to get acquainted with the plans for the next month - more specifically, meetings with teachers, parents, and a psychologist on the topics of bullying and violence against children. The project contributes to informing different groups and creating a harmonious environment for pupils.