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As a Guest on the Show "With the People"

Ekaterine Gamakharia, Head of the Women's Fund "Sokhumi" Tbilisi Office, along with activist Vero Melua, discusses the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) today on TV Formula's program "With the People."

"Many of the challenges that IDPs face remain unnoticed by society and have practically never been, or only rarely, part of the political and social agenda," said Ekaterine Gamakharia.

What Do Women Survivors Say?

How does domestic violence affect women's lives? What barriers do they face, and what are the possible solutions?

This video is based on real stories and reflects women's experiences, challenges, and paths to empowerment. It is grounded in the research and support services of the Women's Fund "Sokhumi."

Digital Security Workshops in Samtredia, Tskaltubo, and Chokhatauri

The Women’s Fund “Sokhumi” continues raising awareness on digital security by organizing workshops across different municipalities in Georgia.

From February 4 to 7, digital security trainer Linda Chikhladze held sessions in Tskaltubo, Samtredia, and Chokhatauri, engaging local women's support groups in discussions on online risks and protective mechanisms.

During the workshops, participants:

- Learned about technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and its impact;

- Studied personal data protection techniques – strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and privacy tools;

- Became familiar with legal protections against online violence;

- Discussed the importance of mutual support and women’s empowerment.

The Involvement of Women Leaders in Solving Social Problems

We present our new video, highlighting the Women’s Fund "Sokhumi" work to strengthen women's roles and engagement and address domestic violence issues. For over 20 years, we have been actively working in ten municipalities of western Georgia: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, Samtredia, Chokhatauri, Zugdidi, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, and Khobi.

Assessing Effectiveness and Gaps in Shelters and Crisis Centers

Introducing the latest brief report by the Women Fund "Sukhumi", which assesses the effectiveness of shelters and crisis centers while identifying critical gaps and challenges. The report highlights issues such as limited geographical accessibility, insufficient psychological and multilingual support services, and the absence of childcare options for young children—factors that hinder women survivors of domestic violence from fully utilizing these facilities. It also notes that the 2023 legislative amendments, which removed the "victim status" requirement for accessing services, have yet to be implemented in municipal programs, further limiting access to local support services.

The report emphasizes the need for effective monitoring and follow-up support mechanisms to facilitate the reintegration and independent living of women survivors after leaving shelters. It advocates for strengthening shelters systemically and developing sustainable, effective rehabilitation models to provide comprehensive assistance and safeguard the rights of women affected by violence.

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