Senaki Women Initiative Group starts to work on the problem using the "one window principle". According to the general decision, a priority issue has already been chosen: The military settlement of Senaki, which is mainly resided by the IDPs from Abkhazia, has a serious problem: a faulty sewer system - basements are flooded, which creates discomfort for the population.
The working group collected photo and video materials reflecting the problem, as well as signatures - for submission to the relevant departments. The Women Initiative Group will continue to work on the problem using the "one window" principle in cooperation with local authorities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A network meeting on the ZOOM platform was held within the framework of the project "Women and youth for the implementation of the women's peace and security agenda at the local level". During the meeting, the foundation was laid for the creation of a regional network, which united the women initiative groups created in Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities.
The meeting was attended by the heads of partner organizations and members of the women initiative group from Eastern Georgia.
The participants were provided with information about the activities performed by the women initiative groups, the current situation was assessed and the challenges encountered in individual municipalities in the process of implementation of 1325 UN Resolution were highlighted.
- Why is it important to create a network? What will the use of this tool change in the activities of the initiative groups and what are the expected results? - The discussion mainly continued in this direction.
During the ordinary meeting members of Zugdidi IDP Initiative Group spoke about networking, responsibility of network members, importance of teamwork.
They once again expressed their position that they are ready to actively engage in the process of identifying the challenges of IDPs and solving their problems.
The participants expressed their views about creation of a local network of Zugdidi municipality. According to them extensive networking will contribute to IDP problem solution.
The project is implemented with the support
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During the ordinary meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group was devoted to the discussion of the principles of creating and operating the network: what strategic directions should the network have in order to actively work in terms of implementing 1325 UN Resolution at the local level. Group members are motivated to be actively involved in both local and regional networks. The meeting identified the most sensitive issues for the local community.
At the end of the meeting, the participants watched a clip in which the women talk about the training cycle. As a result of the trainings, the competence of each of them increased in different directions. They will work actively in their communities to change the lives of IDP women and girls for the better.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The first part of the meeting of Tskaltubo municipality working (initiative) group was devoted to the principles of network creation, the main characteristics of the work, purpose, advantages of network, barriers and social changes. The participants highlighted their willingness to actively engage in the process of identification of IDP needs and solution of their problems. They spoke about the challenges that emerged in the IDP settlements during the survey.
The second part of the meeting was devoted to the creation of the network, the signatures of those wishing to join the network, the development of a strategic plan for the future and participation in the implementation of 1325 UN Resolution.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
During the ordinary meeting, the members of Kutaisi Initiative Group once again underlined that they would be actively involved in the process of IDP needs identification and solution of their problems.
People living in the IDP settlement mentioned the challenges that worry them for many years. Those participants who live in multi-storey buildings together with local residents also spoke about their problems.
The meeting focused on creation of network and networking. The strategic directions of the Women Network were discussed, the purpose of which is the implementation of 1325UN Resolution at the local level.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Many issues were discussed at the trainings. Concrete things were remembered and concrete ones were learned...
In this small video record, the women spoke about the benefits, exchange of experience, joint work of the training. The cycle of trainings strengthened the participants: IDP Women Initiative Groups established in Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi municipalities.
Now all five municipalities have competent active women leaders who can identify problems in IDP communities, advocate and solve them, they can change the living conditions of IDP girls and women and their families for the better.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
What does UN Security Council Resolution 1325 mean? Why is it important to localize the National Action Plan at the local level?
These issues were discussed at online training, which was attended by members of IDP Women Initiative Group of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi.
The participants got acquainted with the content of the Resolution and the National Plan. During group work, questions about the tasks and activities planned at the local level were discussed. After the training, the participants will be actively involved in the process of localization of the National Action Plan.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Gender violence, domestic violence - these issues do not lose their relevance. Therefore, one training was devoted to this topic.
The program included theoretical materials, practical exercises, animated film. Participants had the opportunity to discuss about the role and approaches of society, the solidarity of women and the shortcomings of state structures in terms of working for violence prevention.
Participants - members of the IDP Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi - were actively involved in the training process.
It was noted that the work of the non-governmental sector is obvious and is reflected on the awareness of women and the development of their skills.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Why did I join the project? What experiences can I share with IDP women and girls? What will I get as a result of participation in the project?
These questions are answered by the leaders of the IDP Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi. They mention the importance of their inclusion in the project, they sharpen the attention to the fact that women activists are interested in solving the problems of IDP women and girls, improving their living conditions. Trainings, which are held within the framework of the project, contribute to the increase of their knowledge and competencies.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization