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)

We can do everything for the development of Georgia, youth power is important! Members of Koki (Zugdidi municipality) youth group joined the International Youth Day with this attitude. They talked about their own role in the development of the country and the power of youth. An interesting meeting was held by the members of Koki women initiative group. The participants evaluated the annual work, opportunities, their own resources and talked about future prospects.

Future plans, evaluation of annual work, women's role in the country development - these issues were discussed by the women initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality. Didinedzi youth initiative group also joined the celebration of International Youth Day. The young people prepared a special presentation and once again talked about their role in the progress of the country. International Youth Day was celebrated for the first time on August 12, 2000.

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

The meeting, held in Tskaltubo, was attended by representatives of the City Council and the City Hall. "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - the audience read this publication issued by the European Network WAVE.

Participants got acquainted with the work of women's organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. The fact that Georgia is represented by the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” was especially important for them.

The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights

Information meetings were held in the village Dzveli Senaki (Senaki municipality) and in Samtredia City Council with the participation of local referral entities.

Participants got acquainted with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".

This guide was produced by the European women's network WAVE and presents the experiences of women's organizations. One of them is the results of the successful work of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” in the context of a protracted conflict.

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.

Peace begins with us, we all create local peace, that's why we need to join forces to create global peace - Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group joined the celebration of the International Day of Peace with this position. Members of Tskaltubo youth group held peaceful actions. During the information meetings, they talked about the role of young people in peace processes.

The meeting held by Kutaisi Youth Club was dedicated to the International Day of Peace. The leader of the club made a presentation. The members received information about the history and significance of this day. The second part of the presentation was devoted to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the discussion of ways to resolve them. Members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group gathered to discuss the dynamics of the advocacy process. According to the advocacy plan, the members of the group are ready to work on the chosen problem. They also met the director of the target school, introduced the purpose of cooperation and set a future plan.

Peace starts with you - with this slogan, the Women Initiative Group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality celebrated the International Day of Peace. According to the women, peace has no alternative. They also talked about their role and capabilities.