Gender-based violence
Legal Service of the Fund “Sukhumi” published a brochure “STOP Violence!!!”
It presents frequently asked questions on the problem of violence against women / domestic violence, and gives answers / clarifications: what is domestic violence, what are the forms of violence, who is a victim, a rapist, etc.
The brochure shows the phone numbers of the mobilizers of 10 Women Support Centers of the Fund “Sukhumi”, as well as contact details by which the victim can call for help in case of violence.
Part of publications will be handed out during the campaign of 16 Active Days Against Gender-Based Violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
“The role of law protecting structures and existing practice” - monitoring of the changes made against domestic violence and violence against women”. This is the name of the article published in the Fund“ Sukhumi”. The materials of monitoring conducted on a small scale with local structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are used in the publication. In frames of the cabinet research, the existing legislative framework was analyzed.
The monitoring showed visible progress made by the Ministry of Internal affairs in combating violence against women / domestic violence. And also - certain challenges, for overcoming of which the recommendations are presented at the end of the publication.
The members of the Tbilisi representation of the Fund "Sukhumi" and the monitoring group of Kutaisi head office worked on the research.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
The Fund “Sukhumi” prepared the research” “The role and involvement of representatives of medical institutions in the process of identifying, responding and referring violence against women and domestic violence”. It shows the attitude of the medical staff towards violence against women / domestic violence, their vision of the ways out and the recommendations developed as a result of the research.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
In frames of the project “Strengthening of medical staff for the protection of violence victims”, the Fund “Sukhumi” began active cooperation with medical staff.
A publication “The role of medical staff in violence prevention”, which will help medical workers to respond accordingly in case of violence against women / domestic violence was published in frames of the project.
The project is implemented with the support of the British Embassy Tbilisi
“Love requires care, marriage needs everyday strengthening. We offer the rules that will help you in this. Maybe it is not easy, but let’s try ... ”- says the preface of this little edition.
These are the advices for women prepared by the psychologist of the Fund “Sukhumi” - Manana Gotsiridze: 4 golden rules of relationships, 5 ideas for strong family, 9 secrets of family happiness, 10 advises for non-conflict family.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
In frames of the joint project of Senaki Municipality Gender Council and the Fund "Sukhumi" - "Cooperation with local government - for gender equality and prevention of domestic violence", a survey in 14 communities of Senaki Municipality was held with the aim of analyzing the situation regarding violence against women.
After that the “Situational analysis of the problem of violence against women / domestic violence in Senaki municipality” was published.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
The report of the Fund "Sukhumi" - "Voice of Women" was published. The first part summarizes the successfully implemented three-year project "Strengthening of Women’s Rights in Women in Western Georgia". In the second part of the magazine, monthly internet publications are collected - an information bulletin in which topical issues discussed at various meetings of the fund “Sukhumi” and specific cases were discussed. The report of our work is presented in the form if this stories.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
"The importance of advisory work for the prevention of violence" is the topic of bulletin №11.
In the activity of the Fund "Sukhumi" a special place is occupied by information and consulting activities. In this regard, it is difficult to overestimate the contribution of a psychologist and a lawyer. The bulletin contains examples from the cases of the psychologist and lawyers and gives some advice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
"There are three kinds of truth: my truth, your truth and the common truth," - this Chinese proverb begins the October newsletter.
The bulletin is devoted to one of the causes of domestic conflicts - the differences between personal values and traditions.
Along with the urgency of the problem, the bulletin contains advice from a psychologist who will help readers find the right solution, a tolerant attitude and a common truth.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
In a multifaceted prism of development of domestic violence one of the serious places is occupied by such harmful habits as - gambling, drug addiction, alcoholism. That is why the topic of September issue of the newsletter was "Bad habits and violence in the family."
The article shows the urgency of the problem, advices are given, one of which is to get a qualified counseling of psychologist.
The bulletin is part of the project: "Strengthening of Women's Rights in Western Georgia".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)