Information meeting with an active part of the local community was held in the village Jvartskhma (Chokhatauri municipality). Participants were informed about the experience of women's organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. Particular attention was paid to the work of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - all this is described in the guidebook "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".
The participants got acquainted with the strategy that our organization uses in the issues of post-conflict rehabilitation, assistance to victims of violence/risk groups, and violence prevention.
According to participants, it is difficult to make progress in reducing violence without deep public awareness of the problem and understanding of its own responsibility. The areas where they see their active role were identified and they are ready to work closely with the Fund “Sukhumi”.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
During these meetings we hear information that we all need! We talk about our problems and feel that we are not alone. When solving any problem, there are people who care about us – this was the assessment given by participants at information meetings in Women Support Centers.
According to them, all existing services are important, so information about them should be available to all beneficiaries so that they can use them in case of need.
Psychologists from the Fund “Sukhumi” actively worked in Women Support Centers; their work is important during both prevention and assistance. In parallel with the information, 10 new cases of violence were identified. Work on these cases is carried out using the resources of our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs", was published by the Network Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE). In this publication the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” was given as an example from Georgia. This publication and the experience of our organization was the topic of conversation of Fund’s representative in schools of the villages Koki and Didinezi - Zugdidi municipality. The meetings were attended by teachers, parents of pupils and our women activists. According to them, they know the work of the Fund “Sukhumi” well, it is really successful organization, and it is good that people know about it on a global level.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
The meeting, held in Tskaltubo, was attended by representatives of the City Council and the City Hall. "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - the audience read this publication issued by the European Network WAVE.
Participants got acquainted with the work of women's organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. The fact that Georgia is represented by the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” was especially important for them.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Information meetings were held in the village Dzveli Senaki (Senaki municipality) and in Samtredia City Council with the participation of local referral entities.
Participants got acquainted with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".
This guide was produced by the European women's network WAVE and presents the experiences of women's organizations. One of them is the results of the successful work of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” in the context of a protracted conflict.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
“Violence against children and neglect of children” - psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” Eka Khaindrava held meetings on this topic at Women Support Centers of Samtredia, Kobuleti, Senaki, Tsalenjikha and Zugdidi. The target groups were mainly teachers of kindergartens and schools. Individual meetings were held with schoolchildren.
During the meetings it was noted that, after physical signs, a child's behavior is the second main indicator of violence. Most children, who have experienced violence, are passive. Their nutrition may be disrupted, in many cases they do not know how to play, cannot control themselves, and sometimes they have delays in development.
This information is important for teachers to help children.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Our beneficiaries will create fabulously beautiful accessories from colored beads and floss.
Another new training course started in Terjola Women Support Center. The office for training course has not changed. The work is actively supported by the City Hall and City Council of the municipality.
The teacher of the new group is Mery Kupatadze. Her work is liked by consumers and is marked with the production mark “From Mery”.
A new stage of women success started in Terjola.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A meeting of online format was attended by members of the Gender Equality Council and representatives of the City Hall of Vani municipality.
The representative of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” introduced the meeting participants to the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - prepared by the European women network WAVE. The part of the guide where the successful practice of the Fund “Sukhumi” was discussed, was important For them. It was noted that the organization deservedly appeared into the publication, since it has great experience in this area.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
During a meeting, held in Khobi municipality, the participants were interested in the activities of women's organizations during the war and post-war period. They expressed particular interest towards the experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. It was noted that this is international recognition of the organization and a fact that one can be proud of.
The information meeting in Khobi was attended by kindergarten teachers and parents of the kids. Participants familiarized themselves with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" - prepared by the European women network WAVE.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund
for Women's Human Rights
