We present a new social video by the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi,' featuring actors Nino Choladze and Nantso Tskhviravashvili discussing online violence against girls and the dangers of gender-based misinformation in the digital space.

Embrace the truth and reject gender identity disinformation!

 

We are pleased to present our next clip featuring journalists in Imereti who are combating gender identity disinformation and upholding ethical standards when reporting on violence against women.

Embrace the truth, reject gender identity disinformation.

Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” is pleased to presents its new monitoring brief titled “Support Services for Women Domestic Violence Survivors: Accessibility and Barriers.” This document is based on qualitative and quantitative research conducted by the Fund "Sukhumi"  during May-October 2024, in which over 600 respondents were interviewed across 11 target municipalities: Chokhatauri, Kobuleti, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Khoni, Terjola, Samtredia, Senaki, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Khobi.

The brief reflects part of the research findings related to the accessibility of support services for women survivors of violence and the public’s attitude towards these services. It analyzes whom women affected by violence turn to for support, which services are prioritized when choices are available, and what factors hinder access to assistance and adequate support. Additionally, it reflects women’s perspectives on whether Georgia’s current social and political climate may affect the future ability of non-governmental organizations  to provide support services to the community and their overall functioning.
 

The Women's Fund "Sukhumi" journalism competition awards ceremony was held at the Gelati Residence Hotel. The competition focused on the ethical coverage of gender identity disinformation and violence against women, and journalists and bloggers working in the Imereti region participated.

The event began with a welcoming speech by Ekaterine Gamakharia, head of the Tbilisi office of the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" and coordinator of the project "Changing Narratives: Fighting Against Gender Identity Disinformation for an Informed, Sensitive Society and Ethical Regional Media," and Ala Gamakharia, director of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi". In their speech, they spoke about the Women Fund "Sukhumi"'s 25 years of experience in collaboration with journalists, and the importance of ethical coverage of violence against women.

Based on the jury's total points, the awards were distributed as follows:

The acceptance of entries for our journalistic contest, "Ethical Coverage of Gender Identity Disinformation and Violence Against Women," has ended. The jury is currently in the process of evaluation. The jury panel consists of the following members:

  • Eka Pkhakadze – Journalist, TV "Formula," correspondent for Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi, and Kvemo Svaneti
  • Zeko Khachidze – Blogger, founder of "Civil Theater"
  • Moreta Bobokhidze – Expert in gender equality and human rights
  • Ana Tavkhelidze – Human rights lawyer
  • Vero Melua – Feminist activist, co-founder of the feminist platform femea.ge

We would like to thank all participants for their time, attention, and participation. We wish each of them the best of luck!

This competition is organized as part of the project "Changing Narratives: Fighting Gender Identity Disinformation for an Informed, Sensitive Society and Ethical Regional Media."

В Кутаисском Госуниверситете Акакия Церетели Женский фонд «Сухуми» организовал конференцию на тему: «Роль журналистов в искоренении гендерной дезинформации и этично-ответственном освещении вопросов гендерного насилия в отношении женщин». Целью конференции было повышение осведомленности студентов, особенно представителей факультета журналистики, по вопросам выявления гендерной дезинформации и этического освещения вопросов насилия в отношении женщин. Мероприятие способствовало привлечению молодежи, где внимание было сосредоточено на роли журналистов в создании ненасильственной и здоровой среды в обществе.

«Спасибо большое, что донесли до нас эту тему. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы такое мероприятие имело более широкую аудиторию и не только для студентов факультета журналистики, а чтобы об этих вопросах услышали все. Я надеюсь, что мое поколение сможет искоренить насилие в отношении женщин и добиться гендерного равенства в нашей стране», - выразил свое мнение один из студентов-участник конференции.

In today's digital age, where we spend much of our time online, we, as digital citizens, have the same responsibilities as we do in the physical world — to respect the rights of others. One of the growing concerns on the internet is gender identity disinformation, a widespread issue. That's why it's important to recognize this type of disinformation to ensure that neither our rights nor those of others are infringed upon. Our new social video highlights this issue.

This digital informational banner, created by the Women Fund 'Sukhumi' and entitled 'Gender Disinformation - Myths and Reality,' addresses common misconceptions about gender-based violence and reveals the reality behind these myths. It challenges harmful and false beliefs that circulate in society, such as the idea that women domestic violence survivors provoke violence, that domestic violence is a private family matter, that fighting against domestic violence destroys families, and that feminism undermines traditional family values.

With the information on the banner, readers will discover the truth behind these common myths and understand the real dimensions of gender-based violence.

In the new social clip from the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi', actresses Nino Tcholadze and Nantso Tsvirashvili from Kutaisi's Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater explain how to recognize gender identity disinformation.

Embrace the truth and reject gender identity disinformation!

 

We present a new social video from the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi', featuring actresses Nino Choladze and Nantso Tsvirashvili, and actor Saba Nutsubidze, who explain the essence of gender identity disinformation.

Embrace the truth and reject gender identity disinformation!

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