Meetings (645)
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.
The Women's Fund “Sukhumi” has launched the project “Empowerment of Women Survivors of Violence and Development of a Community-Based Support System in Georgia.” Within the project, a psychologist visited women’s groups in Khoni and provided consultations to the participants. The goals of the meeting were to reflect on the psycho-social impacts of violence, strengthen participants’ self-esteem. The psychologist discussed - factors contributing to domestic violence, its causes and consequences, and the social attitudes that often reduce empathy. Participants shared their personal experiences. The importance of group-based support was emphasized, as a process of restoring strength and reconnecting with oneself.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
Within the framework of the project “Empowerment of Women Victims of Violence and Development of Community-Based Support Systems in Georgia,” legal consultations were held for women’s groups in Senaki and Khoni. The main goals of the consultations were to introduce women to the existing mechanisms of legal protection, to explain what steps can be taken in cases of violence, and to clarify the responsibilities of the state and society in the response process. During the meeting, the lawyer discussed: protection mechanisms, procedures provided by law, and the responsibilities that arise in cases of violence. Participants reviewed various real-life cases and emphasized that legal awareness is an essential foundation for women’s safety and freedom of choice.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
An online meeting was held with the initiative group "Vani-XXl". The participants discussed the issue of registration, the charter developed by the initiative group and the priorities on which the group members are going to work after registration. It was noted that the support of an experienced civil society organization in this regard is very important for them.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
Проект осуществляется при поддержке Евросоюза
During the seventh meeting of the working group of Bagdati Municipality, the working version of the Code of Ethics developed by the members of the group was discussed. Representatives of the relevant service of the City Hall were invited to the meeting. Participants expressed their opinions and recommendations regarding specific articles of the Code of Ethics. They agreed to schedule some meetings additionally in order to improve the document.
The group also started working on another activity of the plan, specifically identifying the needs of specific departments and services in terms of retraining the staff and raising their qualification. For this, the list was requested from all relevant services, which will have structural form in future.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
The Fund of Women Entrepreneurs held an online meeting with representatives of partner organizations operating in Tsageri and Ambrolauri. The issue of registering a new civil society organization was raised. They discussed the mission and directions that are defined in the charter. Also, attention was paid to the work planned in the municipality, which will contribute to the formation of a transparent, efficient and inclusive public administration.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The ordinary meeting of Vani working group was held online. The meeting was attended by the Members of the Gender Equality Council, who joined an online meeting from Vani Municipality City Council. During the meeting, the group leader presented the work of the group, focusing on the achieved results. Also, the invited guests were familiarized with the Code of Ethics developed for Vani Municipality City Council and City Hall. The Code of Ethics was sent to the relevant services for recommendations.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
An online consultation meeting was held with the initiative group of Bagdati. The issue of group registration and the working version of the regulation prepared by them was discussed. Our partner CSO "Equality Now" is actively involved in elaboration of the mentioned issue. The meeting focused on the mission and directions of the organization.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
Competent people are united in Terjola working group. Terjola City Hall is actively involved in its work. The head of the group is the chairman of the City Council Nino Janelidze. She summarized the work during online meeting. She spoke about the action plan, implemented issues, actual topics that relate to the updating of the official website, planning the civil budget, the process of updating social packages, and training of employees on anti-corruption issues. All these questions are important for the successful implementation of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
Online meeting with the Khoni working group was held. A report was made on the work done during 7 months. It was noted that some points of the action plan have been fulfilled - among them allocation of funds for ramps in the 2021 budget. During a pandemic, the hotline is especially active. The activity of civil society organizations in monitoring process is very important.
Khoni working group is ready to actively continue the work for the development of the municipality in frames of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
“Municipal services of assistance for the victims of domestic violence and prospects for the future” - this topic was discussed during an online round table in cooperation with Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Regional Administration. The representatives of Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Martvili, Poti, Khobi, Senaki, Chkhorotsku, Abasha, Mestia local governments took part in it.
- What programs does the local government use to respond to the existing challenges in terms of assistance to victims of domestic violence; what changes are being introduced in the budget of the next year, what is the readiness to strengthen gender policy at the local level - the meeting focused on these issues.
Participants highlighted the challenges caused by the pandemic and shared their experiences.
It was noted how important the support of the Regional Administration is in terms of expanding cooperation between municipalities.
The meeting was facilitated by the monitoring group of the Fund "Sukhumi".