The fund “Sukhumi” organized a workshop on the issue of human security in the public library of Poti. It was participated by the representatives of different society specters. The participants familiarized with the information regarding the campaign of 16 active days against violence towards the women. In solidarity all of them made a symbol of the campaign - a white ribbon.
At the meeting, there was held a presentation of a brochure published in frames of the project "Evaluation of the human security level of women in Western Georgia".
Participants of the workshop reviewed the topic of human security from a gender perspective. The audience fixed, that violence against women is one of the most serious problems among dangers. In the recommendations it was noted that the state's role should be increased. The law should define responsibilities for the eradication of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
