The members of Kutaisi women initiative group distributed their duties and responsibilities and started a quantitative research "Assessment of the quality of human security of the population". Kutaisi Youth Club members were trained on the topic "Peace, Youth Peaceful Initiatives". The participants received information about the importance of peace, participated in group exercises, developed peace initiatives and prepared presentations. Giorgi Khechinashvili, specialist of the USAID program management, advisor of the youth programs, representative or the department for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, attended the training.
The members of the women and youth groups of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality hosted the project coordinator, Giorgi Khechinashvili. It was noted that, such meetings are important for both sides from the point of view of receiving information from the donors. During the nearly 3-hour meeting, the representative of the USAID program heard information from the club members about the work done within the project. He learned about the problems and needs of the citizens living near the dividing line. The leader of the club spoke about the benefits of the project, highlighted the issues that were resolved in the village and spoke about plans for future. The meeting turned out to be productive for each participant.
Tskaltubo a youth group held a discussion on the topic of peace. They talked about the role of young people in the peace process. The participants emphasized how important and necessary the participation of young people in peace activities is. The women initiative group was involved in the research process. Totally 150 beneficiaries were interviewed using the questionnaires. The research aims to assess the quality of human security in terms of gender.
The members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality started the quantitative research "assessment of the quality of human security of the population". They have shared responsibilities and duties.
"Assessment of the quality of human security" is the aim of the Fund "Sukhumi" research, which will be conducted by the members of the women initiative group in Senaki municipality. In the first stage, 150 people will be interviewed through online questionnaires of the quantitative research. In Senak, a training with the members of the youth group was held on the topic: peace, the role of young people in building peace. Participants discussed the importance of negotiation and communication using role games and interactive exercises. They talked about the peace initiatives of young people.
What skills are necessary to overcome the contradictions in the relationship, how to create a culture of peace in the society, what is the role and mission of the youth in this issue. - The members of Koki youth group mainly talked about these issues. The members of Koki women initiative group distributed the duties and responsibilities. The women started a research "Assessment of the quality of human security of the population".
During the meeting held with the members of the women initiative group, the participants were informed about the start of the quantitative research "Assessment of the quality of human security of the population". Tasks were distributed among group members, after which people of different ages and professions were asked to send questions online. The members of the youth initiative group summarized the activities carried out according to the peace strategy. At the meeting, they once again noted the role of young people in the peace process and planned new events.
Peace, peace building, peace negotiations - training on these issues was held with the youth group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality. With an interactive mode, on the background of the discussion, the participants analyzed what is needed to achieve peace and what is the role of young people in these processes. They understood what negotiation is, what segments are necessary and important to envisage for the proper conduct of the negotiation process.The whole group was actively involved in the training with the help of role-playing games. A meeting of the women initiative group was held within the framework of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. Didinedzi women and youth groups held many events and actions within the campaign. Wall newspapers, slogans, video clips were prepared, films were shown on the topic of violence, a survey was conducted on the role of women in social and political activities. Men also joined the action. School pupils, members of the Forum Theater, presented mini-plays against violence. The main goal is to raise awareness and reduce violence against women.
The Women's Fund 'Sukhumi' organized practical training for representatives of women's civil society organizations in Western Georgia. The training, led by Ekaterine Gamakharia, Head of the Tbilisi office of the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi,' focused on the theme 'Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in War and Post-War Settings.
During the training, participants acquired knowledge about common forms of gender-based violence in times of war and conflict. The session also involved discussions on the direct and indirect impacts of armed or violent conflicts on women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. Throughout the training, participants actively shared their personal experiences during the post-war period and engaged in discussions about strategies crucial for the effective protection of women from violence.
The training was organized by the WAVE network, including the 'Crisis Center for Victims of Sexual Violence' in Yerevan, Armenia; the Women's Fund “Sukhumi” in Kutaisi and Tbilisi, Georgia; and the 'United Women's Foundation Banja Luka' in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. They utilized a training module based on the 2022 toolkit “Preventing and responding to gender-based violence in war and post-war settings: experiences and recommendations of women's NGOs.”
The guide is available at the following link: https://wave-network.org/toolkit-prevention-response-gbv-war/?fbclid=IwAR03LQ8QeKi3hM6de-O3nugIL8RdShWbYQ76tAA48o2YRefI4PY65ZVwwxg
