At the initiative of Fund “Sukhumi” an information-consultation meeting was held with members of the Gender Equality Council of Samtredia.

- Gender mainstreaming at local level, basic principles of the Council’s activity, Gender

Equality Action Plan – these issues were discussed at the meeting. Most of the issues concerned the reflection of gender programs in the budget, society’s involvement, and introduction of the networking principles.

The chairperson of Sakrebulo, Nugzar Jamburia, who is also the chairperson of the Gender Equality Council, stressed that consultations on gender issues are important for the Council members. Prior to the approval of the action plan, they are ready to consider it with different groups of society and take into account their needs.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

Fund “Sukhumi” organized informational meeting with members of the Gender Equality Council of Kutaisi. A representative of the financial service of the City Hall was invited to the meeting. Participants of the meeting were provided with information about the strategic guidance “Gender mainstreaming in municipalities” elaborated by Fund “Sukhumi”, experiences and challenges of other municipalities.

They discussed Action Plan at the meeting and emphasized that the Action Plan developed by the Gender Equality Council should become the Action Plan of the municipality.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

Meeting of the Gender Equality Council of Zestafoni with representatives of Fund “Sukhumi” was held on the 10th of July. It was attended by the Deputy Mayor, heads of the City Hall services for infrastructure, social protection, monitoring and audit, and the financial and budgetary service. Attendees were provided with information on the strategic guidance "Gender mainstreaming in municipalities", developed by Fund "Sukhumi". A draft action plan for gender equality of the municipality and existing municipal programs were discussed. Activities for the elaboration of the final version of the plan were scheduled.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

On the 4th of July fund “Sukhumi” conducted an information meeting with the Gender Equality Council of Ozurgeti.

After providing attendees with the agenda of the meeting, there was presented a strategic guidance for local governments “Gender mainstreaming in municipalities”, developed by Fund "Sukhumi". Participants talked about gender policy of the municipality, experiences and challenges, and the work of other Gender Equality Councils. They discussed a draft of the Gender Equality Action Plan and future activities.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

After the brief presentation of the strategic guidance for local governments “Gender mainstreaming in municipalities”, elaborated by Fund “Sukhumi”, attendees discussed draft of the Gender Equality Action Plan. Members of the Gender equality Council shared information on current and implemented gender oriented programs and activities. It should be mentioned that Tskhaltubo Municipality is one of the advanced municipalities.

The meeting was held in the frames of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

 The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

On July 3 representatives of Fund “Sukhumi” met with members of the Gender Equality Council and other self-government officials in the meeting room of Kharagauli Sakrebulo.

Many topics were discussed at the meeting: local gender policy, the role and functions of the Gender Equality Council; activities that can improve the social environment for different vulnerable groups; aspects of gender budgeting and its basis; how gender parameters are reflected in the organizational budget, and program budget; what the creation of a system of gender statistics will bring; elaboration of programs based on needs research; how important is the system of gender monitoring and analysis; awareness of the essence of gender audit; what should be taken into account the Municipality gender equality action plan; importance of cooperation with qualified non-governmental organizations.

The meeting showed the high qualifications of the municipality officials, the gender adviser and Gender Equality Council members, as well as the motivation for introducing new services.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

Topic of the meeting – “Gender mainstreaming in municipalities”.

Fund “Sukhumi” presented a guidance for local government elaborated in the frames of the project. Attendees talked about gender practice and policy of the municipality and learnt about other municipalities’ experience. They emphasized the deficiency of experience in terms of needs assessment and monitoring as well as creation of a database and discussed solutions.

Participants of the meeting were acquainted with the draft of the Gender Equality Action Plan of Khoni. It will be reviewed by the next meeting, and submitted to Sakrebulo for approval.

The meeting was held in the frames of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

Meeting of the Gender Equality Council members was organized by Fund “Sukhumi” in the meeting room of Vani Municipality Sakrebulo. Attendees got information about Fund “Sukhumi’s” experience and discussed how to introduce gender approaches at local level.

Participants reviewed the structure and composition of the Gender Equality Council and a draft of the Action Plan.

The meeting was held in the frames of the project “Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

Fund “Sukhumi” organized meeting of the Gender Equality Council of Terjola Municipality Sakrebulo. Participants of the meeting discussed how to incorporate gender approaches at local level. Fund “Sukhumi” shared its experience.

The second part of the meeting was dedicated to consideration of an Action Plan draft. The plan reflects: structure of the Council, its institutional development, trainings on gender issues, gender programs in local budget, creation of gender statistic.

The meetings was held within the framework of the project "Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance".

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund

Fund "Sukhumi" held an information meeting in Sachkhere for the first time. Representatives of the local government and members of the Gender Equality Council gathered in the meeting room of Sakrebulo. The meeting was held within the framework of the project "Learning from the experience of Visegrad 4 to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic local governance". Attendees were provided with information on the role of the Gender Equality Council in the implementation of gender policy at the local level. A strategic guidance for local government, elaborated by Fund “Sukhumi”, was also reviewed.

The project is implemented with the support  of the Visegrad Fund