Meetings (636)
Meetings - in this category there is an information about meetings in frames of Fund “Sukhumi” projects - meetings with beneficiaries, representatives of state structures, local and international non-governmental organizations.
The Peace Congress held in The Hague, at the Peace Palace, brought together more than 500 peace activists and women human rights defenders from different countries around the world. The Congress served as an important space to reflect on the growing challenges facing peace and to explore how peace activism can be sustained in an increasingly difficult global context. The event also carried strong symbolic significance for the global women and peace movement.
The Congress concluded with a panel discussion that included Georgian women leaders and peacebuilders, once again highlighting how essential it is that voices from conflict-affected contexts and shrinking civic spaces remain an integral part of global peace dialogue.
The final part of the Congress was the Bertha von Suttner Peace Prize award ceremony. The Prize, established in Georgia through the vision and initiative of Salome Adamia, is rooted in the pacifist legacy of Bertha von Suttner - the first woman Nobel Peace Prize laureate - and aims to support and recognise leaders and activists engaged in peacebuilding.
This year, the prestigious award was presented to Elene Rusetskaia, in recognition of her long-term, consistent, and significant contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
We warmly congratulate Elene Rusetskaia on this well-deserved recognition, as our close partner and a collaborator in numerous joint projects that have delivered tangible benefits to communities. This award reflects not only her individual professional journey, but also the shared values and collective efforts that unite us in advancing women’s rights, peace, and justice.
It is also noteworthy that Ekaterine Gamakharashvili, Head of the Tbilisi Representative Office of the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi,” was included among the final nominees for the Bertha von Suttner Peace Prize. This recognition represents an important example of the international acknowledgement of the work carried out by the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” women leaders and peacebuilders, and once again underscores the significance of their contribution to global peace processes.
The project is implemented with the support of Brot für die Welt
“No to violence against women!” — with this unified message, community members in Senaki and Zugdidi joined the global movement, reminding society once again that violence against women is never normal for any community and no woman should ever stand alone.
The meetings, initiated by community leaders and held in small-group and individual formats, highlighted an important truth:
👉 Society needs more responsibility, more solidarity, and less silence.
👉 Violence is not a private issue, it is a shared problem that requires collective resistance.
Together, we are creating a space where violence is no longer tolerated and where every woman feels safe, seen, and supported.
The project is implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
UN Women hosted the traditional Open Day dedicated to the Women, Peace and Security agenda, marking the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The event brought together ambassadors accredited to Georgia, high-level diplomatic representatives, UN agencies and partner organizations.
The discussion focused on the experiences of internally displaced and conflict-affected women—their everyday security challenges, the needs identified within their communities, and the small but impactful local initiatives they have implemented themselves.
Participants emphasized the critical importance of women's meaningful participation in decision-making processes. Presentations by the Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, community workers and women’s organizations highlighted both progress and the growing threats facing women’s voices and activism today.
Eka Gamakharia, Head of the Tbilisi Office of the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi,” stated: “As many displaced women, I know what forced displacement means… This agenda has become a transformative tool for me and many other women… This is the key achievement we must hold on to and never give up.”
The event concluded with a warm reception hosted by the British Ambassador to Georgia, Gareth Ward, symbolizing continued solidarity and recognition of women’s leadership.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Today, we took another important step toward strengthening women’s safety at the community level. Community women leaders and paraspecialists are the ones who notice the early signs of violence, hear women’s stories first, and support them in taking their very first steps toward safety. Their knowledge and capacity directly determine whether a woman in the community receives timely and adequate support. On 15 November, we held an intensive training: “Strengthening Community Leaders in Identifying, Referring, and Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence.” Throughout the day, we worked together on essential topics, including: the nature, forms, and indicators of domestic violence, referral mechanisms and effective coordination among key actors, practical case-based exercises, and, importantly, the use of the new Digital Resource Center as an information and support tool for women experiencing violence. Our goal is to strengthen an informed, sensitive, and well-coordinated community response system. This system ensures no woman is left alone, neither at the first sign of violence nor at any point afterwards. This training is part of a long-term process that the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” has been building for years: creating safe, empowered, and violence-free environments for women, community by community. Together, we create spaces where women’s voices are always heard. Together, we make sure that violence is no longer invisible.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
The Women's Fund “Sukhumi” has launched the project “Empowerment of Women Survivors of Violence and Development of a Community-Based Support System in Georgia.” Within the project, a psychologist visited women’s groups in Khoni and provided consultations to the participants. The goals of the meeting were to reflect on the psycho-social impacts of violence, strengthen participants’ self-esteem. The psychologist discussed - factors contributing to domestic violence, its causes and consequences, and the social attitudes that often reduce empathy. Participants shared their personal experiences. The importance of group-based support was emphasized, as a process of restoring strength and reconnecting with oneself.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
Within the framework of the project “Empowerment of Women Victims of Violence and Development of Community-Based Support Systems in Georgia,” legal consultations were held for women’s groups in Senaki and Khoni. The main goals of the consultations were to introduce women to the existing mechanisms of legal protection, to explain what steps can be taken in cases of violence, and to clarify the responsibilities of the state and society in the response process. During the meeting, the lawyer discussed: protection mechanisms, procedures provided by law, and the responsibilities that arise in cases of violence. Participants reviewed various real-life cases and emphasized that legal awareness is an essential foundation for women’s safety and freedom of choice.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
In today’s digital world, violence against women often goes beyond the physical space and manifests behind screens, through messages and social media. The Charity Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi” is launching a new project - “Invisible No More: Naming and Confronting Tech-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence,” implemented with the support of the WAVE Network.. The project aims to raise public awareness and shed light on the often invisible forms of violence carried out through digital means - acts that violate women’s privacy, independence, and security. Tech-facilitated violence in intimate relationships includes digital surveillance, online harassment, unauthorized sharing of personal information, communication control, and other behaviors that restrict women’s freedom. As part of the project, we will produce video narratives based on real stories of women who have experienced digital violence, conduct thematic training and online awareness activities. These initiatives will help reveal the hidden forms of tech-facilitated violence, warn women and girls about risks, strengthen their digital skills for protection and prevention, and promote timely response mechanisms.
The project implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
An online meeting was held with the initiative group "Vani-XXl". The participants discussed the issue of registration, the charter developed by the initiative group and the priorities on which the group members are going to work after registration. It was noted that the support of an experienced civil society organization in this regard is very important for them.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
Проект осуществляется при поддержке Евросоюза
Competent people are united in Terjola working group. Terjola City Hall is actively involved in its work. The head of the group is the chairman of the City Council Nino Janelidze. She summarized the work during online meeting. She spoke about the action plan, implemented issues, actual topics that relate to the updating of the official website, planning the civil budget, the process of updating social packages, and training of employees on anti-corruption issues. All these questions are important for the successful implementation of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
The Fund of Women Entrepreneurs held an online meeting with representatives of partner organizations operating in Tsageri and Ambrolauri. The issue of registering a new civil society organization was raised. They discussed the mission and directions that are defined in the charter. Also, attention was paid to the work planned in the municipality, which will contribute to the formation of a transparent, efficient and inclusive public administration.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.