Meetings in Kutaisi, Senaki, Zugdidi, and Khobi

The problem of violence against women remains a pressing issue. Informational meetings held in communities confirm this. Participants note that the number of families under the risk of violence has increased:

"Unfortunately, psychological violence still goes unrecognized. Many women consider it normal. This attitude prevents them from understanding the problem. The number of cases has increased, but women often avoid talking about it."

"When a conflict between spouses remains unresolved for months, physical violence can occur at any moment."

Meeting participants discuss problems and solutions. They believe that support for women should be ongoing. Therefore, they pay particular attention to such meetings.

"We must provide women with information; everyone should know how to protect themselves in difficult situation; whom to address and call, and what types of assistances are available".

Meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Senaki, Zugdidi, and Khobi.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)