Online conference of the Fund “Sukhumi”: "Local Cooperation for Advocacy of Community Needs in Zugdidi Municipality - with participation of members of the Women Peace Coalition, IDPs and conflict - affected women and girls" was held.
The conference was attended by representatives of the civil sector, municipalities, international organizations, the legislature and the central government.
The meeting evaluated the successful practices and challenges in terms of local cooperation in responding to the needs of citizens. Municipal officials announced their official position on advocacy issues initiated by Women Initiative Groups. They noted that the dialogue initiated with participation of citizens is a precondition for more accountability and responsibility of local authorities.
Issues that need to be addressed, as well as the municipality's strategy for addressing issues that require more resources and effort were also identified.
The event was highly appreciated by the invited guests. According to their common position, a similar platform is welcome, as it serves to the introduction of the principles of participatory democracy.
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
