In the beginning of May 3 meetings of the Youth Club were held, participants discussed the issues of ethics, aesthetics, sex education and early marriage.
On May 1 at school №1 of Tskhaltubo 22 people attended (18 students and parents) an active discussion.
It was noted that in one class, two girls got married, so it is necessary to speak about such important topics to inform the youth about another section of the problem.
In the public school of the village Koki (Zugdidi Municipality) informational meeting was attended by 15 girls and boys. The meeting was also attended by three pupils from the school of the village Orsantiya. Attendants were actively involved in the discussion. Despite the "awkward issues", there was a feeling of space and openness of youth.
The third meeting was held on May 5 in Women's Support Centre of Khoni. Subject slightly strained audience. Some participants said that it is necessary to meet and discuss such topics, while others were against. Although they expressed their position openly, talked about the problems, identified ethics and aesthetics.
 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

  

Three information meetings were held in a youth club of fund "Sukhumi". Kutaisi Club met at the private school "21st Century", the Club Khurcha / Koki - in a public school in the village Koki and Senaki Club - in a public school in the village Mendzhi.

Information meetings were devoted to the theme of tolerance. The Group was actively involved in the work. They talked about the problem of tolerance among young people, about national and sexual minorities, on religious matters. It was noted that the tolerant attitude to other reasons or a person reduces violence and is one of the tools for prevention. These meetings have precisely this goal that is well accepted by young people.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

On the topic - Perception of tolerance among teenagers for violence prevention - youth clubs informational meetings were held in Khoni, Senaki and Poti.

Participants talked about this interesting topic. Some of them pointed out that tolerance is mainly only words, as they often express aggression, can not take into account the needs and concerns of people of another nationality or faith.

One of the participants said: I really liked the connection of this issue with the prevention of violence. Really actual topic, and it can be discussed for a long time.

 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 

Most of the youth think about tgoing abroad - for the purpose of studying, resting or working. Therefore, for the members of the Youth Clubs of the Fund "Sukhumi", the topic of information meetings - trafficking, as a form of violence, reasons and mechanisms of protection, was actual.

The meetings took place at schools No. 1 in Tskhaltubo, No. 7 in Poti and in the village Koki (Zugdidi Municipality).

Young people actively joined the discussion of the issue. Talked about visa-free regime, migration, its reasons, and the dangers of trafficking. A special emphasis was made on the protection mechanisms, preventive measures. As it turned out from the meetings, this issue is really important for young people.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
 
"Communication is one of the important tools for solving the conflict. I was convinced in this today especially. "
"We live in the age of information and communication and must learn how to apply the necessary quality."
"The technique of communication should be filtered, and all this happens during the meetings”.
Similar opinions were made by girls and boys who gathered at the information meeting in the Women's Support Centers of Tshalutbo, Kutaisi, Khoni, Poti, Senaki, as well as in the school in the village Koki (Zugdidi Municipality).
The meeting focused on the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication in prevention of violence. Number of participants exceeded 70 persons, some of them attended for the first time.
Specifics of the meetings:
Special was interest to the subject, examples of successful communication, learning new skills, active discussions and a desire to continue the conversation.
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

  

 

The invited guest for the next meeting of Zugdidi Club of Voter Women - the chairman of Sakrebulo legal commission - noted that the Gender Equality Council has already been established and will soon hold its first meeting.

Representatives of the European Union Mission attended the meeting. According to them, the work of the Club of Voter – Women in terms of advocacy, its desire for equality promotes the activation of women, develops their leadership skills and gives them the ambition to participate in politics.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

 

 

In the meeting room of Khoni Sakrebulo, a regular meeting of the Club of Women-Voters of Khoni was held. The participants listened to information on the 8th of March and the tradition of women's solidarity. Women leaders made presentations. Then a discussion took place.

The specifics of the work of political parties, the development of recommendations, consideration of questions for advocacy and literary performance - 20 minutes of poetry - these were the main issues of the meeting. In the end, the next meeting was planned.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 
On April 6, in the Fund "Sukhumi" there was held a regular meeting of the Club of Women Voters. The participants listened to the information on the work of advocacy groups, the decision of the two problems.
The meeting was attended by lawyers of legal services. They explained to the members of the club, specifically what kind of assistance can provide this service to people.
It was noted that such meetings are very important and they give women the opportunity to became more active and put their share in public life.

  

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

  

Members of Khoni Club of Voter Women at a regular meeting discussed issues related to constitutional changes, talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the club, about opportunities and challenges.

The meeting also considered the issues of the conference. The conference aims to summarize the project of the Fund "Sukhumi" and will be held in late June in Kutaisi

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

  

On January 25, Kutaisi hosted the Club of Women-Voters, where was invited the deputy chief of the City Hall administration Service Pikria Khachapuridze. The guest familiarized members of the Club with the changes in local government law, which envisage the prevention of domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence.

The conversation also touched the criteria of providing social housing. Members of the Club of Women-Voters submitted their recommendations.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

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