Kutaisi Mutual Assistance Group consists of active, determined women. They are committed to making life in IDP communities better, safer, and more comfortable. At the last meeting of the year, the group members discussed community initiatives:
- It's good that a barrier has been installed in the IDP settlement on Nikea Street. Everyone is happy and grateful.
-Interior and exterior work is currently underway. The lobby and exterior staircase are being painted. Moisture-damaged walls need to be cleaned and a ramp needs to be built.
The project is implemented by a coalition of Non Governmental Organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
Members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance group held their final meeting of the year and summarized their work:
"It's gratifying that we have resolved the problems in our settlements."
"Thanks to this project, we have established ourselves as community leaders and contributed to the resolution of specific problems."
During the meeting, initiatives were discussed, including the Kopitnari IDP community initiative, which has already received funding and is in the process of finalizing the technical details.
The project is implemented by a coalition of NGOs: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
We love our slogan: Peace at home and peace in the world!
In recent years, one of the slogans of the 16-day campaign was "From peace at home to peace in the world."
We gave this good wish and call a more Georgian explanation: Peace at home and peace outside! (Similar to: "Sun in, sun out, Sun, come to my home").
During the campaign, 43 news items were published on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WFSukhumi. We informed readers about the goal and essence of the campaign, the dates during the campaign, and our activities. We also shared photos and videos from our extensive archive. All publications were accompanied by the messages of protest against violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the 16-day campaign, debates and meetings of various formats were held, thematic film screenings and discussions were organized, and films with social messages were created.
Community leaders actively shared essential information with meeting participants—about rights and services that support women under the risk of violence.
The main focus of the activities was preventing violence against women, raising awareness, and ensuring a safe, non-violent environment.
People of different generations and positions were involved in the process. Against the background of the international protest, their message resonated even louder: No to violence against women!
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany
Mutual assistance groups actively participated in the international campaign "16 Active Days against Gender – based Violence." The leader of Zugdidi group held an informational meeting with the public. Meetings were held in Khobi and other municipalities, and informational materials prepared by our organization were distributed.
Participants discussed the importance of the campaign, violence prevention, and the need to support victims.
According to group members, it is very important to organize their work in the manner of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Awareness raising and women empowerment contribute to a reduction of violence.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Economic control is a form of abuse in which a person is gradually deprived of financial independence and freedom of choice. In today’s digital reality, this control is often exercised through technology — by monitoring digital payments, accessing financial accounts, and controlling online communication.
“From that day on, my money was no longer mine.
My right to choose slowly disappeared, and care turned into control.”
This is economic control — one of the most invisible yet most painful forms of technology-facilitated violence.
It may leave no visible marks, but it deeply undermines a person’s dignity, autonomy, and sense of safety.
This project is implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
Image-based abuse is a severe form of technology-facilitated violence that often begins under the guise of love and trust.
“At first, everything seemed to start with love — „Send me a photo, it will be just for me“… but that trust turned into fear, threats, and emotional abuse,” — Lika, 23
Threats to share private images or intimate content without consent are used as tools of control, intimidation, and power.
Trust is not a crime.
The crime is abusing that trust.
This project is implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
Keti’s story highlights one of the most widespread and often overlooked forms of technology-facilitated violence — cyber surveillance.
What initially appeared to be an act of care through location sharing gradually turned into constant monitoring of Keti’s daily life. Her movements were closely tracked — where she went, who she met, when she returned, and why she would “disappear” from the map.
What was framed as concern and protection ultimately became a mechanism of control.
This is not love.
This is not care.
This is control — a form of technology-facilitated violence.
If this experience feels familiar, know that you are not alone.
Technology-facilitated violence is real, and recognizing it is the first crucial step toward freedom and safety.
This project is implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
Technology-facilitated violence against women (TFVAW) often begins invisibly — within everyday digital communication, through access shared in the name of “trust,” and the gradual normalization of control in intimate relationships.
The video presents the real story of Tamar. Her testimony illustrates how sharing passwords, restricting personal space, and constant questioning in a partnership may initially be perceived as expressions of love, but over time transform into mechanisms of control and sources of lost freedom.
“I shared my passwords because I thought that was how trust was built. From that day on, my life no longer belonged to me. Questions, restrictions, control — all in the name of love. And slowly, I began to lose myself,” — Tamar.
Technology-facilitated violence against women and girls is often invisible, yet its consequences are real and severe. It limits personal autonomy, undermines a sense of safety, and erodes self-identity.
If there is a feeling that someone is controlling your digital space, this is an important warning sign. A relationship should never require the surrender of personal freedom.
Freedom should never be negotiable.
This project is implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
