Forum-theater performances in Zugdidi were dedicated to the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence against women.
The young actors played five scenes and each scene was followed by an interesting discussion. The audience mentioned that this is a very difficult topic and people can be better informed in this way.
Women noted:
"We obviously saw the mistakes we make in raising our children".
"We were brought up more strictly and we have already changed our attitude towards our children."
The scenes of the Forum Theater aim to raise awareness about the issues of gender-based violence in the IDP community.
The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.
Attending the performance “Liv Stein” at Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili Theater became one of the important activities for representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” in frames of the global campaign. Meeting with Endi Dzidzava – the leading actress was held after the performance in a specially equipped space an “Art Cafe Martini”.
Actress Andy Dzizawa, who played “Liv Stein” on her own anniversary, dedicated her play to the international campaign “16 active days against gender-based violence”. The slogan of the campaign is: “Break the silence, stop the violence.”
The dialogue “With Tea” was attended by actors of Meskhishvili Theater: Nino Choladze, Magda Geradze and Irina Gubeladze, members of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” and activists from different municipalities.
Chairperson of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” Alla Gamakharia thanked the actors and spoke about the importance of theater for popularizing main values.
The meeting participants expressed the desire for further meetings and cooperation.
The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.
In frames of a 16-day international campaign, the Women Fund “Sukhumi” delivered a group of doctors to the IDP settlements of Zugdidi (on Lagidze and Baramia streets). Free consultations were provided to women by a therapist, gynecologist and mammologist. Women living in villages along the conflict dividing line also took part in the activity.
Information leaflets, calendars and brochures “Prevention of Domestic Violence” were distributed to the participants. They attentively listened to the advice of doctors that they need to take care of themselves, that hiding the facts of violence negatively affects the health and psychological condition of women.
It was nice to hear feedback from women who participated in the action:
“A very necessary event, thanks to the organizers.”
“I came for prevention and received more services than I expected.”
“If I came to Kutaisi, I would spent a lot of money, but here is an assistance completely free of charge”.
The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.
In frames of the 16-day campaign, performances of the Fund “Sukhumi” Forum-theatre were held in Khoni. Scenes of the topic of violence were played and followed by active discussion. Viewers were touched by the performances and began to think about the reasons of violence and the ways of prevention.
The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.
In frames of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, medical campaign was held in Khoni IDP village. Doctors explained that living in a violent environment causes health problems. The importance of taking care of reproductive health was especially emphasized.
In frames of the campaign, women were provided with free consultations with a family doctor, mammologist, gynecologist and screening. They noted that they do not have the opportunity to timely pay attention to their health.
The medical action once again showed the need to introduce reproductive culture. Representatives of local government took part in the mobilization of women.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” continues medical campaigns for women. Women's Health Center “Hera” conducts cancer screening as part of the state program. Free screenings include: breast cancer screening for women aged 40–70 and mammograms.
This time the action was held in Tsalenjikha. The women received free medical consultations and screening.
Deputy Mayor of Tsalenjikha Municipality Tamar Belkania observed the progress of the medical action and expressed gratitude for such a useful event.
The campaign is supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in frames of the EU4Dialogue project.
In the framework of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, the Fund "Sukhumi" continues free medical examinations and consultations for women. Within the framework of the campaign, with the support of the City Hall of Tsalenjikha Municipality, and as part of the state program, the Women's Health Center LTD "Hera" carries out cancer screening. The free screening includes: breast cancer screening for the ages of 40 to 70, examination by a radiologist or mammologist; mammographic examination. Examinations were held for women living in the municipality. Tamar Belkania, the deputy Mayor of Tsalenjikha municipality observed the process.
Very often women have neither money nor time to pay attention to their health, so the Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a large-scale medical activity in frames of the campaign “16 Active Days Against Gender-based Violence”.
The first location was Tskaltubo – IDP women received free consultations with a family doctor, mammologist, gynecologist and passed medical examination.
A group of doctors talked about the negative impact of violence, reproductive health, the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer and screening programs.
The medical campaign aroused great interest in the IDP community. The women expressed their gratitude.
Representatives of the City Hall, the Gender Equality Council and Tskaltubo Medical Center took part in the activity.
The campaign is carried out with the support of the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) within the framework of the EU4Dialogue project.
“Leadership, presentation, public speech” - an interesting training on this topic was held in Kutaisi with representatives of the homeowners’ association of the IDP community.
The aim of the training was to explain the essence of leadership and understand own leadership qualities, to familiarize with the skills of presentation and self-presentation and with the basics of public speech and their use in practice.
During the group work, participants shared their experiences with each other and demonstrated leadership abilities when working with a team.
“We were given the opportunity to use the practical exercises and once again see how ready we are for leadership, what qualities are necessary for a good leader, and how to achieve positive changes in society,” mentioned the participants.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
