The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) held a discussion on "Life Beyond Enguri: The State of Human Rights Protection in Gali." In her speech, the representative of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office informed participants about the level of human security of the conflict-affected populations on both sides of the dividing line, based on the organization’s recent research findings. She also discussed the potential impact of the "Foreign Agents Law" on the legal status of these populations.
The discussion also addressed issues related to the rights to movement and education for Gali residents, as well as problems faced by the displaced women.
Women Fund Sukhumi's Tbilisi office representative, Ekaterine Gamakharia, was selected to participate in the Regional Training of Trainers on the Women, Peace, and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA) Compact in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 5-6. This event, organized by the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and the OSCE WIN Project, brought together women peacebuilders and mediators from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus.
On June 5, Ekaterine took part in a subregional meeting for South Caucasus women peacebuilders, where she engaged with OSCE and GNWP representatives to discuss the current situation in Georgia. She focused on the challenges posed by the "Foreign Agent Law" and its impact on women's participation, particularly for women peacebuilders. On June 6, during the hybrid event "Advancing Women’s Leadership in Women, Peace, and Security and Humanitarian Action: Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward," Ekaterine addressed regional progress and future strategies to ensure effective women's participation and leadership. The forum was attended by officials from the OSCE, UN Women, and the European Union.
Head of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office, Ekaterine Gamakharia, participated in the 2024 Open Day for Regional Women, Peace and Security Dialogue, held on 5-6 September in Chisinau, Moldova, where she moderated a panel discussion on "Leveraging Women’s and Youth Agency for Social Cohesion and Recovery." The discussion focused on key barriers that women and youth faced in social cohesion and recovery efforts across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Moldova, as well as strategies to measure progress towards sustainable peace and reconstruction.
The event provided a vital platform for women peace activists to address challenges, share solutions, and strengthen the implementation of the WPS agenda across the region. It aimed to generate key actions and messages to enhance cooperation with the UN and other international partners.
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Women Fund Sukhumi is pleased to introduce the research report "Dimensions of Human Security: Enhancing Safety and Well-Being in Georgia’s Communities." This research aimed to assess the level of human security across six municipalities in Georgia: Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Kutaisi, Tskaltubo and Khoni. Engaging a diverse range of participants, the study examines various dimensions of security-including economic, public, food, personal, health, and environmental aspects-offering insights into the unique challenges faced by different community groups.
The main finding of the study is that the overall sense of security across different categories and dimensions in the municipalities is at a middle point, with most participants rating their sense of security at level 3 on a 5-point scale, indicating moderate perceptions of safety and well-being. The report presents recommendations for addressing these challenges and improving overall community well-being and safety.
The meeting discussed issues that need to be resolved in the settlement: damaged garbage bins, faulty drainage system, lack of road barriers.
The information meeting was held with women living in the house No 2 of the first lane of Nikea Street, No. 13 - in Kutaisi. Lia Goletiani, a member of the initiative group and an active participant of the trainings, shares her experience with the residents of the settlement. The participants of the meeting note that they should actively participate in solving their own problems - this is a sign of civic responsibility.
The members of the initiative group have already started preparing statement and will send them to Kutaisi City Hall for subsequent response.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group unites representatives of three IDP communities and, accordingly, three priority problems have been selected that will receive financial support within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
At the ordinary meeting of the group, problems and civil initiatives were discussed. The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of people living in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The amazing adventure of children from Ukraine and Russia has finished.
During six months they studied Georgian and English, acting art. The last two-month course of work with polymer clay has also ended.
On August 29, participants of all three courses gathered together - teachers told about the work done. Little actors presented "Little Red Riding Hood". And then each of them was given a certificate.
The parents thanked the Women Fund "Sukhumi" for interesting, productive days, for the knowledge that the children received. Great joy, pleasure and sadness of parting were felt at the meeting…
The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN
Despite the summer holidays, in August trainings were held in the Youth Empowerment Centers. Five months of work have ended - five trainings on various actual topics have been held. The work was carried out in all ten centers with the active participation of members and discussions.
Now the young people are preparing for the sixth - final meeting, where they will present the knowledge gained during the training course and share their experience with other participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online meeting was held with members of Khoni Women's Network. The participants discussed the selected priority issues for which financial support is provided within the framework of the project. The network participants got acquainted with the documents on financing civil initiatives and the deadlines for submitting project proposals. Particular attention was paid to the application form.
It was noted that solving the problems within the framework of the civil initiatives competition will contribute to the creation of a safe environment for IDPs living in two residential buildings of Khoni community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization