Youth clubs of the Fund “Sukhumi”, traditionally joined the international campaign of “16 active days against gender-based violence”. Informational meetings were held in the village Didi Nedzi (Zugdidi Municipality), Terjola and Kutaisi. An interesting and relevant topic - “Tolerant Society and Connection with Violence” caused an active discussion among the participants. They talked about many things: about the intolerance of society, the problems of minorities, relations between generations. The young people independently chose topics, presented them in an original way, analyzed and made conclusions.

What is effective communication, and how to use it during conflict management - this topic was particularly interesting for young people, and this interest was actively expressed during discussions in Zugdidi, Terjola and Kutaisi.

Simulated performances, presented by the participants, it was clear that conflicts in the family, school, street or at work were often caused by improper communication.

“If we learn effective communication, we will be able to manage conflicts much more easily,” – noted the participants of the workshops. 

- Protest to violence against women, we want to live in a non-violent environment, this was the attitude of the Fund “Sukhumi” young activists, who joined the campaign “16 active days against gender-based violence”.

Informational meetings, workshops, actions, film screenings and discussions-in such format the meetings were held in 9 municipalities of Western Georgia on the initiative of young leaders. The activities included public schools: No. 31 - Kutaisi, No. 3 - Senaki, No. 2 - Khoni, village Nigvziani (Lanchkhuti municipality), Dvabzu (Ozurgeti municipality), Didi Nedzi (Zugdidi municipality), Gumbrini (Tskaltubo municipality), Metlakhi (Terjola municipality).

Young people are ready to continue discussions on the topic of violence in different formats in future.

- Negotiation is a daily process, without which it is impossible to conduct a relationship.

- When it comes to conflict management, negotiation is an important element.

- Facilitation, negotiation is the best way to resolve conflicts.

This is the evaluation of the workshop participants.

According to young people, information meetings, discussions, practical exercises should introduce non-violent culture into the consciousness of society.

Discussions will be continued in future, as participants have an initiative to discuss these topics in different classes.

Meetings were held in Ozurgeti, Lanchkhuti, Kutaisi.