Women Initiative Group started with the discussion of the topic of peace. The members of the group use the peace strategy that has already been developed by the Fund “Sukhumi”. Based on the strategy, the participants planned activities that would promote the introduction of a culture of peace. During the meeting held with the youth group, the participants talked about the importance of peace and the necessity of involving young people in this process. The members of the group held actions and expressed their position on September 21 - the International Day of Peace.
A meeting of online format was attended by members of the Gender Equality Council and representatives of the City Hall of Vani municipality.
The representative of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” introduced the meeting participants to the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - prepared by the European women network WAVE. The part of the guide where the successful practice of the Fund “Sukhumi” was discussed, was important For them. It was noted that the organization deservedly appeared into the publication, since it has great experience in this area.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Members of the first Women Initiative Group of Khoni gathered to discuss and share the dynamics of the advocacy process. The meeting was attended not only by women, but also by male members and the employees of the City Council. The second group of Khoni Women Initiative Group discussed the dynamics of the advocacy process and summarized the year. The work on the problem has already started. The meeting of Khoni Youth Club was dedicated to the discussion of the International Day of Peace, its importance and the role of young people.
During a meeting, held in Khobi municipality, the participants were interested in the activities of women's organizations during the war and post-war period. They expressed particular interest towards the experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. It was noted that this is international recognition of the organization and a fact that one can be proud of.
The information meeting in Khobi was attended by kindergarten teachers and parents of the kids. Participants familiarized themselves with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - prepared by the European women network WAVE.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund
for Women's Human Rights
Majority of these journalists are familiar with the work of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” and have several times publicized its active work.
At the meeting, they were familiarized with the guide developed by the European network WAVE "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".
The publication presents the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - this is recognition of our large-scale work at the international level. For journalists it was interesting to hear this information. They expressed a desire to more actively publicize the work, successes and achieved results of our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for
Women's Human Rights
An important place in the recommendations of the research of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence”, is occupied by the coordination of responsible local governmental branches and the exchange of information.
This time the information exchange meeting was held at the Educational Resource Center of Khobi Municipality.
Representatives of the Fund “Sukhumi”, together with employees of educational institutions, the department for the protection and support of children's rights and members of the Gender Equality Council, discussed a number of topical issues related to violence against women/domestic violence, violence prevention, the area around adolescents, the psychosocial and other needs of their families.
The meeting showed the importance of interdepartmental cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online petition was registered at a meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group together with group members. The aim of the petition is to promote the introduction of a Homeowners' Association development program into the budget of the local municipality.
In frames of the program, the maintenance of the own and common property of the Homeowners’ Association will be ensured with the participation of the municipality. Through projects and activities implemented on the principle of co-financing, the municipality will help the population to improve the environment they live and at the same time, favorable conditions will be created for the development of civil society.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Local referral entities: members of the Gender Equality Council of the City Council, representatives of local government, police, social, educational and medical spheres, attended the round table discussion in the conference hall of Samtredia municipality.
During the meeting the participants talked about the problem of domestic violence, the importance victim assistance and cooperation with local structures.
The meeting participants were provided with information about the report “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence” based on the monitoring results of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The invited lawyer made a presentation on the draft of referral document, focusing on ways of referencing and cooperation between agencies that will contribute to the prevention of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The ordinary meeting was attended by members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, as well as residents of the IDP settlement “cottages”.
According to the agenda, they discussed identified problems related to the arrangement of drainage canals, a sports ground, the problem of the roof in the settlement of Nikea Street, and the necessity to form a “homeowners’ association” in Choma settlement.
The group members decided to find a lobbyist to speed up the problem solution that concern people living in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi municipality.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
