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Meetings - in this category there is an information about meetings in frames of Fund “Sukhumi” projects - meetings with beneficiaries, representatives of state structures, local and international non-governmental organizations.

GAC – experience, challenges, perspectives

On June 18, an ordinary meeting of Batumi GAC, once again touched the results of conducted research of gender needs and discussed concrete suggestions and recommendations.

The meeting announced the youth project of the GAC “Youth for non-violent society”. In frames of the project first demonstrative performances with participation of 6 schools were shown. The meeting also discussed other ideas, which will be supported by the local self-government.

Participation of the members of Ozurgeti GAC, showed their interesting experience and successful projects. It was mentioned that experience exchange system will promote to more interesting and multilateral work of the GAC.

The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Department of State

GAC in Ozurgeti

Ordinary meeting of Ozurgeti GAC under active discussions, recommendations elaborated as a result of research were discussed. They will be reflected in the plan of gender policy of Ozurgeti.

Project of gender policy is almost ready and will be submitted to the local self-government. This is the basis of the fact that revealed gender needs as a result of research, will be reflected in the budget of 2016.

The project is implemented with the support

of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

Fund “Sukhumi” opening of festival in Zugdidi

On June 2, in Zugdidi a festival was opened devoted to the day of America. The event presented projects, which are implemented with support of USA State Department.

Among numerous activities, there was a show of dance group “Sea2Sea” organized by the fund “Sukhumi”.

The presentation was attended by Prime Minister of Georgia – Irakli Garibashvili, representatives of central and local government, ambassador of the USA in Georgia and representatives of civil society.

At the end there was a concert from USA “Danger Flow” accompanied by the dancers of Sea2Sea.

Analogical events will be held in Akhaltsikhe (June 3), Gori (June 4), Tbilisi (June 6).

Fund “Sukhumi” on a network meeting

Representatives of the fund “Sukhumi” took part in the meeting, organized in Tbilisi, by the National network of protection from violence.

National network of protection from violence presented to legislative and executive bodies changes in the law with the aim of combating domestic violence.

The aim of law bills – inclusion of local self-government in activities against domestic violence.

It was mentioned that victim protection is very important and this is the priority of the state. Accordingly it is necessary to open assylems and crisis centers of the places.

Fund “Sukhumi” - participant of “Civil week”

The role of non-governmental organizations becomes more and more important in public life. Many organizations are active in Kutaisi.

On May 18-28 in the regions of Georgia the "Civil Week" was held in frames of which NGOs familiarize citizens with their activities.

On May 23, representatives of Kutaisi NGOs gathered in the central park of the city and made a report of the work.

Among the NGOs, publications of the Fund "Sukhumi", attracted the interest of citizens.

Also performances of the forum – theater were held.

Although of Kutaisi wind, the event was interesting. Participants expressed a desire, to often appear before their fellow citizens and to familiarize them – with what they do, what are their objectives, services and what benefits do they bring to society...

Fund "Sukhumi" in the project "Overcoming the consequences of the war together"

The Fund “Sukhumi” is an active participant in the project "Overcoming the consequences of the war - together." Within the framework of the project flyers are printed in all languages of participants. The Fund translated the flyer into Georgian, which includes: brief information about the project, project objectives, participants and partners.

The publication of the flyer in the Georgian language helps to inform both the project participants and all interested persons in studying the experience of the work of public organizations in providing assistance to people affected by the military conflict.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization

DRA – Deutsch-Russischer Austausch (Germany)

Forum-presentation in Senaki

Six-month project of Gender Advisory Council (GAC) of Senaki was finished. On July 28 was held final activity of the project – forum-presentation of the project “Civil Education for Establishing Gender Equality and Healthy Environment in Preschool Premises of Senaki Municipality”, co-financed by the local self-government and Fund “Sukhumi”. The forum was attended by deputy of Gamgebeli, representative of administration of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, representatives of the fund “Sukhumi”, GAC members, beneficiaries of the project.

Before starting the presentation, invited guests had opportunity to visit exhibition of handmade of the local women and photo materials of the abovementioned project.

Participants of the forum underlined importance of the project and actuality of the issues, raised by the project. Beneficiaries of the project expressed hope for participation in other projects of the GAC.

The project is implemented with the support

of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

Forum in Tbilisi

On February 17 Tbilisi hosted a presentation of the research of the fund "Sukhumi" - "Strengthening women's voices in the process of conflict transformation", which was attended by representatives of different social groups, the media, government agencies, the diplomatic corps.

The forum participants received detailed information on the brochure "Women's participation in the Geneva talks: problems, achievements and prospects", issued as a result of the study, also they watched a film on the same topic.

The meeting put forward the issues that concern residents of conflict zones – their solution is important with women's participation in constructive negotiations and agreements, taking into account their vision.

There was a discussion on the inclusion of more women in the process of peaceful settlement of conflicts. There was fixed a need for a more flexible format with the inclusion of representatives of society and the NGOs - those people who are in direct contact with the problem.

The project is implemented with the support of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

Focus-group in Khoni

A focus group was held in IDP community of Khoni with the participation of young people in order to learn their opinion on the reform of the allowance for IDPs. During the meeting, the participants expressed their attitude to the reform, recorded the negative results of the reform and noted the need for needs research.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN

Focus group and in-depth interview in Zugdidi

The Monitoring Group on the Implementation of the Law of Georgia on the Elimination of Domestic Violence, on the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence and their Assistance, held a focus group with representatives of the City Hall of Zugdidi and an in-depth interview with the head of the social service of the gamgeoba.

The purpose of these meetings was to identify the results of the work of the local government in terms of protecting the victim of violence and the factors that impede the process of preventing violence.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)