Stories in the air of Radio “Freedom” – regarding Batumi GAC

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On September 26 and 29, three blocks of “Gender News” were devoted to the results of the work of Batumi GAC.
By the position of the council, in future budget of the city there must be reflected recommendations, elaborated as a results of the research. There was a conversation regarding trainings with self-government staff, which covered the issues of gender education, including the most important challenge – discrimination by gender point of view and different types of violence. There were also revealed the mechanisms against domestic violence and possibilities and responsibility of self-government for problem solution.
 
The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State

 

Workshops on "Gender Aspects of Human Security"

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In frames of the project "Women Define the Level of Human Security to Build Trust and Lasting Peace", a cycle of workshops began on the theme "Gender aspects of human security."
The first workshop was held in Kutaisi, in the office of Fund "Sukhumi". The audience was diverse: governmental and non-governmental organizations, women activists, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists.
Workshop was preceded by a research on human security in the six cities of Western Georgia: Kutaisi, Khoni, Khurcha, Zugdidi, Tskhaltubo, Senaki and Poti. The workshop began with presentation of research results, than there was a group work - what should be done to improve human security.
The participants presented recommendations for the individual components. It was developed a general guidelines for the relevant authorities both at local and central levels.
Of particular interest was the topic of human security in the workshop, held in the auditorium of Sakrebulo of Khoni Municipality. The diverse audience has developed important recommendations.
Workshop held in Women's Support Centre of Tskhaltubo was also too important. The recommendations showed that the improvement of security level in terms of gender should be a priority for the state, as creation of a safe environment for women is the guarantor of a stable, healthy future.
 
 
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

 

Ozurgeti – discussion for initiatives

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Ozurgeti Gender Media Center organized a meeting in the Center of Democratic Engagement named: “Discussion for Initiatives”, in which Ozurgeti GAC was involved. The meeting was attended by representatives of local self-government, NGOs, Media and society. The aim of the meeting was to suggest new initiatives and recommendations to the government, which will be envisaged while planning 2016 budget.
As it was noted gender budget is not different budget for men and women, it means envisaging gender aspects in the budget processes. So the Gamgeoba fully realized necessity of implementation of projects, presented by the GAC and allocated financial resources for it.
Gender Advisory Council submitted recommendations and gender policy plan revealed after analysis of sociological research and which was created based on these recommendations. Self-government representatives mentioned that they are ready to discuss any kind of recommendations.

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

 

Consultation of the psychologist in Senaki and Khurcha

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19 women from 25 to 65 years old attended the meetings of psychologist in WSCs of Senaki and Khurcha (Zugdidi Municipality) on: aggressive stress and how to fight with it. Work on changes of stress level showed, how high is acknowledgement of stress for majority of women.
It was mentioned, that the greater is stress, the more energy we have to spend and thus we become more vulnerable to any disease or infirmity.
During the meetings there were exercises done for relaxation and anger management.
 
 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

Meeting of Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council

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Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council gathered on an ordinary meeting. The participants gave corrections and finally approved implementation plan of Kutaisi gender policy, which will be reflected in the nest year local budget. Main part of amendments touched several initiatives and financial issues.
Concrete action plan was elaborated, according which the meetings must be organized with the vice-Mayor and the groups, who participated in composing budget of the City Hall.
Special groups were chosen from the council composition, which will continue meeting-consultations with representatives of the City Hall and Sakrebulo, in order to reflect gender aspects, reflected in documents prepared by the GAC in the local budget.
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

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