Inclusion of local government in the implementation of law - combating violence, victims’ assistance and prevention. Focus groups and in-depth interviews in Tskaltubo, Khoni, and Kutaisi were held as part of monitoring Georgian Law on: “Elimination of Domestic Violence / Violence against Women, Protection and Assistance to the victims". The positions of Gender Equality Councils of municipalities were revealed.
In order to receive detailed information, an in-depth interview was held with the gender adviser of the Department for connection with Local Governments of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure. The policy of the Ministry in this direction was defined.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)