During the meeting of Senaki women initiative group, the participants got acquainted with the results of the research. The research outlined the social profile of the IDP settlements and presented the current issues that cause special discomfort to the population.
Out of the named problems, the participants selected the most urgent problem, which they will try to advocate with the local self-government.
A women's group has already been selected, which will discuss the identified problem with the authorized persons of the city
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
“I was given back hope that I was not alone. This support is very important for me at this stage.”
“Now I needed to feel the assistance in order to more boldly continue the difficult independent path.”
This feedback followed the fifth phase of the action under a project supported by the Equality Fund - Canada. The action was held in the Women Support Centers of Terjola, Bagdati, Chokhatauri, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi and Kobuleti - 8 women from vulnerable groups received mobile phones with SAFE YOU applications and an SOS button as a gift. The action was carried out together with representatives of local governments, so that they could become better acquainted with the social situation of the beneficiaries.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the online information meeting, the representatives of Khoni Women's Network discussed the research document conducted within the framework of the project.
Particular attention was paid to the discussion of the data, which show the problems of the IDP settlement of Khoni municipality.
Priority problems were identified at the meeting, advocacy of which will be started by the group together with the local self-government.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
In October, the Forum Theater held two meetings with the audience according to the - in the Children's Village and in the Kutaisi Park. The interesting performances in the Children's Village were followed by an active discussion and most importantly, the involvement of adults.
The performance in the park surprised passers-by. The scene of the beggar was particularly impressive for them.
Forum-theatre performances and a fact that we can all work together to prevent violence have a certain impact on people.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A public discussion was held by the Women Fund "Sukhumi" within the framework of the campaign "All agains Femicide". Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Public Defender's Office, National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia. Also women's/youth groups and journalists of various projects of Women Fund "Sukhumi".
According to independent expert Goga Khatiashvili - "There is only one solution, let's listen to everyone!"
The public discussion organized by the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" is another attempt to make the representatives of the legislative, executive and civil sectors speak in one democratic space and in one language to solve common problems.
During the meetings held by the women support centers of Vani, Terjola, Tsalenjikha and Chokhatauri, the challenges that exist in the municipalities in terms of assistance to victims of violence and the use of services were highlighted. The meetings showed that informing the population about the Department for Children’s Rights Protection and Support will contribute to the effectiveness of the response mechanisms.
Women support centers identified four new cases of violence – the response to these cases will be continued using various services.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
As a result of the research carried out within the framework of the project, the representatives of Zugdidi Women's Network have identified the priority problems that will be submitted to the local government in order to advocate them.
During the online information meeting, the IDP women initiative group of Zugdidi discussed exactly these problems. Their solution will be good for displaced women and young people, as well as for every resident of the municipality.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Tskaltubo women initiative group discussed the results of the research conducted in the IDP settlements during the ordinary meeting.
The problems that are particularly relevant for IDPs and solution of which is particularly important for them have been identified.
A women's group was selected, which will advocate the identified problem. Local self-government will be actively involved in the process.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Women representing the local community, teachers, nurses and kindergarten teachers attended the information meeting in the clinic of Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality). The information meeting was also held in Rokhi (Bagdati municipality) in a different format - young people and teachers took part in it.
The website https://sosfsokhumi.ge/ aroused great interest among the participants. It was noted that now, when the facts of femicide have increased, it is necessary to inform people through the website about municipal and other services, which are so important for women victims of violence.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
