During a meeting of the women voters of Khoni, the participants assessed the first round of parliament elections and spoke about future prospects. It was mentioned that for more representation of women in parliament, it is necessary to work more. That is why they are going to be more active, in order to see more women in Sakrebulo after the elections. At the end of meeting club members chose problems for advocacy, created a group of advocacy. Each of them has a great interest and mood, in order to solve as many problems as possible.

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

  

The meeting of the Club of Women-Voters, held at the Center for Civic Engagement of Ozurgeti was attended by Deputy of Ozurgeti Sakrebulo - Irina Sajaia and members of the Gender Advisory Council.

It was noted that the project was completed. At the end of the project, the evaluator wants to meet with activists of the Club. They have already started preparation for this meeting - remembered the work and discussed the strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities.

For them the main thing is - that the club continues to work in frames of new project. Therefore, women have identified the areas, in which they will work in future.

The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

  

Meeting of Ozurgeti Club of Women Voters was devoted to discussion of the topic of violence against women. Club members learned about the history of the campaign of 16 days, heard information about urgency of the problem of violence and the mechanisms for its eradication. It was noted club activities in this regard. The participants mentioned that the local government is ready to cooperate in this direction.

During the meeting it was mentioned that the problem advocated by the Club is already solved - the city council has allocated financial aassistance for the woman who is in critical condition, and now she can cover the house with the roof.

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

  

In Zugdidi there was held ordinary meeting of the club of voter women. Following issues were discussed: women in politics after parliament elections of 2016, planning of advocacy campaign.

The participants received information about gender aspects of parliament elections. There was chosen a group of advocacy and there was underlined a problem for advocacy.

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

    

On November 11 there was held ordinary meeting of Zugdidi club of Women Voters. Club members reviewed the results of the second round of parliamentary elections, also planned activities for the 16 day campaign against violence towards women.

During the meeting there was discussed the problems existing in the city and the most prior issues were identified for advocacy.

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

  

Meeting of the Club of Voter Women was held in Senaki Women's Support Centre of Fund "Sukhumi". The main topic of discussion was the local budget for 2017, in particular - operating social programs. Detailed information was provided by chief specialist of Gamgeoba of Health and Social Protection Khatuna Lashkhia.

The meeting also discussed the issues of advocacy, with regards to the provision of assistance to families with children with disabilities.

The next meeting will be held with the participation of the beneficiaries of Senaki Community Education Center.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 
  
Ordinary meeting of Kutaisi VWC was held. Moderator of the club familiarized the women with recommendations, which were submitted to Kutaisi GACs and local government and are already envisaged, mainly: appointment of the advisor in gender issues, in the budget of next year there are drafted costs for TV shows, trainings, development of gender directions in sport and culture.
 
 
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

  

On February 14 in the conference hall of Khoni Sakrebulo there was held an ordinary meeting of the club of voter women, which discussed the memorandum for political parties and elaborated recommendation. They also spoke about local problems, which they try to advocate in cooperation with local governmental structures.

The same day there was held a meeting with representatives of Sakrebulo – Valeri yui96htadze regarding creation of Gender Advisory Council at local level. It was mentioned that the consultations are held for the given moment and the council will be formed in near future.

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

   

On March 14, the Kutaisi Club of Voter Women held a regular meeting. Nato Katamadze was invited to the meeting.

Women's Day of Solidarity, the formula for the success of women leaders, discussion on topical issues, advocacy of local problems and development of recommendations – this was the agenda of the day.

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

 

 

Norms of ethics and aesthetics and sexual education – to these issues were given special attention at the informational meetings of the Youth Clubs.

At school # 1 of Tskhaltubo, the participants immediately actively joined. According to them, the discussion of these issues is important for the prevention of violence.

The Fund "Sukhumi" held meetings for the first time in the library of Khoni and in the village of Ganmukhuri (Zugdidi municipality). The participants learned about the work of the Youth Clubs and expressed their desire to join. We talked about the norms of ethics and aesthetics. About that, on what it is necessary to make an accent and about what deficiency is found out in the younger generation.

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

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