TV program in “Channel 25”

“We spoke about gender policy in the region and overviewed activities of Batumi GAC”, - it was conclusion of the TV show.
The guest of the program – deputy of Batumi GAC chairperson, member of Sakrebulo Ramaz Surmanidze and Council member, head of school No2 – Mirza Abashidze mentioned that sustainability of the project depends on close connection with society.
It was mentioned that close collaboration with local government is the basis of numerous problem solution. The proof of it is recommendations envisaged in the local budget, also financing very important project for the youth, which will promote to establishment of non-violent awareness with innovative method of the forum-theatre.
 
The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State

 

Activities of Senaki Gender Advisory Council – in the air of “Egrisi”

TV Company “Egrisi” in Senaki aired information regarding ordinary meeting of Senaki GAC, regarding preoperational work of local gender needs research. As the respondents mention the aim of the research is socially oriented local budget, more fair allocation of local resources which should be based on recommendations received as a result of the research.
 
Attention was paid to one gender need. This is protection of women from domestic violence, which is served by psychological and legal consultations organized in fund “Sukhumi” Senaki GAC. What services have the WSCs and how pleased are the beneficiaries – fund “Sukhumi” psychologist, lawyer, meeting participants, local and IDP women.
 
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

TV Story in “Guria”

Ozurgeti Gender Advisory Council started research of local gender needs.TV story in the air of “TV Guria” tells about focus-group with the youth in the college “Horizont”.
What isa the aim of the research, what are the scales of activities, what are the areas and timelines of the research, what methods are used for receiving data, how detailed is the information received by the council regarding the needs of target groups, in order to prepare suggestions and recommendations on their basis for the next budget. These questions will be answered by the council members – organizers of the focus-group. 
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

Story in “Rioni” – gender quoting by the view of men politicians and experts

What do Georgian politicians and experts, representatives of public sector think about quoting by the gender side, what legislative regulations are essential for solution of this issue. The story in TV “Rioni” refers to this issue and shares international experience.
As the representatives of Kutaisi Gender Advisory council mention, the effective will be to make a step from words to the action. There was an interesting fact in Georgia in this direction – a women became a head of one of the most important structure – Ministry of defense. This issue is positively evaluated from the side of not only her team members, but also opposition, politologists, civil sector representatives.
It is noticeable that only men were chosen as respondents.
 
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

Individual meetings with journalists of Senaki

TV company "Egrisi" often aires stories about the work of Senaki Gender Advisory Council and publishes information in the newspaper "Kolkheti".
Despite the small number of media sources, Senaki journalists actively cover gender issues.
On May 6 regular individual meetings were held with journalists and representative for public relations of Gamgeoba service. They got acquainted with the activities of the GAC at this stage and talked about their mission in terms of local gender policies.
 
 
 
 
 
The project is implemented with the support
 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

 

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