“Involving parents in school life - cooperation in activities against gender stereotypes and violence” - a meeting of round format was held on this topic. Among the participants there were students, parents, teachers, representatives of different spheres of society.
They got acquainted with the publication of the Fund "Sukhumi" - “Schools against challenges of gender equality, gender stereotypes and domestic violence”. They talked about the dangers of gender discrimination, about cooperation between teachers and parents in terms of protecting young people from violence. They touched upon the problems caused by the covid-19 pandemic and their solutions. The discussed issues were relevant for all participants, and the meeting was active. Information about the round table was published in the newspaper "New Education".
I learned, I understood, I realized, now I can - these are the words of adolescents after our workshops.
These words express changes in their character, behavior, attitudes.
That was our goal: to teach these girls and boys...
"Teaching Conflict Management in Schools" - this is the name of the methodology, with which Larisa (Lela) Shengelia, conflict expert of the Fund “Sukhumi” is guided.
The rule is following: a group of 10-15 students is selected at school - mostly seventh-ninth graders. A workshop is held with the group once a month on various topics: what is conflict, stages of conflict, conflict resolution at an early stage, etc.
“Equality Now” and “Civic Spectrum - Equality” - these civil society organizations from Bagdati attended an online meeting regarding the objectives of the third monitoring of public administration reform. The meeting identified the accents that should be highlighted during monitoring. Also reviewed the questionnaire and assigned responsibilities. It was noted that monitoring helps to initiate changes in the municipality.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring.
This is the first successful result of cooperation with Kobuleti local self-government!
It all started like this:
The Fund "Sukhumi" has been cooperating with the Gender Equality Councils of local self-governments since the day of their creation. Kobuleti municipality was included in this list in 2019. It was the only one, out of 11 municipalities, that did not have a single program to assist violence victims.
The advocacy and monitoring group and Tbilisi representative office of the Fund "Sukhumi" started active work to develop the program.
They are already leaders, as they conduct the activities of Women Support Centers in 11 municipalities. They attended many trainings, but teaching and learning is never superfluous. Therefore, a two-day training was held for the mobilizers of the Women Support Centers, where they discussed topical topics: the phenomenon of leadership, civic activism, advocacy strategy.
The online space has become a platform for the participants to share their knowledge and information. They saw leadership, teamwork and advocacy issues in a new prism.
An online consultation meeting was held with Terjola civil society organizations. Significant activities planned under the project were highlighted during the meeting. This is the third monitoring of the Roadmap for Public Administration Reform to be conducted by Terjola civil society organizations. Deadlines, questionnaires, specific issues were discussed. Meetings with respondents were planned.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
The ordinary meeting of Ozurgeti working group was actively attended by members of the group representing both local self-government and non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders. During the meeting, special attention was paid to the issues of sharing the experience of Ozurgeti Municipality in the field of public administration and highlighting the role of civil society.
The work is carried out within the framework of the project “A common forum for #CSOs from #Guria, #Imereti and #Racha-Lechkhumi for #PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
Issues related to new, third monitoring, changes to the questionnaire and report forms - this was the main topic of the online meeting with Khoni Civil Society Organizations - Khoni IDP Initiative Center and Education and Development Center “Edelweiss”. In frames of monitoring, the members of the organization planned meetings with the members of self-government.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
The next meeting of Lanchkhuti working group was dedicated to discussing the role of youth in the public administration process and their needs. Representatives of youth CSOs participated in the meeting together with the members of the working group, in particular, the members of newly established organizations within the framework of the project - "Lanchkhuti Youth Movement" and "Ruduni". The meeting discussed urgent problems in the direction of introducing public administration. high motivation of young people and willingness to contribute to the further development of civil society was highlighted. Representatives of the partner CSOs - Lanchkhuti Information Center and the Georgian Rural Hall took an active part in the meeting.
“Assessment of Population Needs in 8 Municipalities of Western Georgia in the Process of Public Administration Reform (PAR) - Consolidated Report” - is the title of a new publication prepared within the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia