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."
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.
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.
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.
The video highlights the efforts of the Women's Fund "Sokhumi" in promoting women's empowerment, using the Zugdidi municipality as an example.
We present our new video about four policy briefs highlighting the risk factors of violence against women. The study involved 1,027 women from 10 municipalities, with the reports focusing on key issues important to vulnerable women.
The risk indicator map is available here - https://sosfsokhumi.ge/fsdata2024
We are excited to present our column, 'Profile of a Successful Artist,' featuring the inspiring story of Gvantsa. Gvantsa, a polymer clay day center graduate, honed her creative talents and successfully mastered the art of working with polymer clay.
You can explore her work here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567478503482
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.
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.