An important place in the recommendations of the research of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence”, is occupied by the coordination of responsible local governmental branches and the exchange of information.
This time the information exchange meeting was held at the Educational Resource Center of Khobi Municipality.
Representatives of the Fund “Sukhumi”, together with employees of educational institutions, the department for the protection and support of children's rights and members of the Gender Equality Council, discussed a number of topical issues related to violence against women/domestic violence, violence prevention, the area around adolescents, the psychosocial and other needs of their families.
The meeting showed the importance of interdepartmental cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Local referral entities: members of the Gender Equality Council of the City Council, representatives of local government, police, social, educational and medical spheres, attended the round table discussion in the conference hall of Samtredia municipality.
During the meeting the participants talked about the problem of domestic violence, the importance victim assistance and cooperation with local structures.
The meeting participants were provided with information about the report “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence” based on the monitoring results of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The invited lawyer made a presentation on the draft of referral document, focusing on ways of referencing and cooperation between agencies that will contribute to the prevention of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In September, online meetings of women’s mutual support groups were held in 4 municipalities (Terjola, Vani, Kobuleti, Chokhatauri). Participants were familiarized with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (published by the WAVE European Women's Network).
Members of mutual support groups listened to the stories about how women's organizations work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. They especially liked the recognition of the successful experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, reflected in the guide.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
On August 27, an online information meeting was held with a group of young people, and the participants of the meeting held on September 5 in Zugdidi were women.
The meeting participants got acquainted with the guide developed by the European network WAVE "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs"- https://wave-network. org/wp.../uploads/Toolkit-Georgian.pdf
They received information about the countries represented in the guide and the work of women's organizations. Particular attention was paid to the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, which occupies an important place in the publication.
Participants noted that the Fund “Sukhumi” carries out significant work to strengthen youth and women, and it is valuable that the organization has received international recognition.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for
Women's Human Rights
Two online information meetings were held with youth and women (August 26 – with youth group; August 29 – with women’s group). totally 40 participants attended the meetings.
The meeting participants were familiarized with the publication "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs", published by the WAVE network.
During the meetings, information was disseminated about the promising practices of women's organizations, which was presented in the guide, also about the strategies they used during the war and post-war period. The main emphasis was placed on the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, which occupies an important place in the guide.
This innovation raised interest among the participants. They noted that the international recognition of the Fund “Sukhumi” is gratifying, since the organization carries out large-scale and useful work in society.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Terjola Women's Day Center successfully completed a course of cutting and sewing. The Mayor of the municipality, Manuchar Robakidze, and the deputy chairman of the City Council, David Gogberashvili, came to congratulate our talented beneficiaries. From the very beginning, they supported the good initiative of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” and helped to conduct training in a comfortable space.
The beneficiaries presented their works. They were awarded with certificates. There was gratitude and happiness. Along with the new profession, the beneficiaries found each other as friends and supporters. They have new wishes and goals.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Mutual support groups try to identify problems in all municipalities. Groups in Bagdati, Kobuleti, Chokhatauri, Samtredia identified several problems and started to advocate them.
Senaki women's mutual support group is actively working on two cases. The members of the group are women living not only in the city, but also in villages.
The motivated groups of Vani and Terjola, give an example for others on how to solve their own problems.
Tskaltubo mutual support group is the only group composed by IDP women. Members of the group have identified three problems and work with local government to resolve them.
The summer was very active...
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
The creation of a new panel has begun on the site "Digital Resource Center for Services of Violence Victims" https://sosfsokhumi.ge/map
This includes the identification of indicators of violence against women/domestic violence and security risk in the pilot municipalities in order to ensure timely responses to the threats faced by women and to ensure appropriate advocacy.
It is planned to assess the risks of domestic violence and violence against women in 10 target municipalities of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”: Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Kutaisi, Bagdati, Chokhatauri, Samtredia, Kobuleti.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
In August, 15 meetings were organized by Women Support Centers, and more than 150 people were informed about available victim support services.
The work was actively carried out in all ten centers: Bagdati, Vani, Terjola, Samtredia, Senaki, Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality), Tsalenjikha, Khobi, Kobuleti and Chokhatauri.
The meeting participants talked about the direction in which work should be intensified to prevent the problem of violence. It was mentioned that the scope of informing the population should be expanded in the periphery and in this respect the role of non-governmental organizations should be increased.
The challenges also revealed the importance of educating women and involving them in economic empowerment programs.
Women Support Centers will continue to work, envisaging the identified problems. During the month, four new cases were identified. After analyzing the cases, a psychologist and a lawyer will be involved in the process.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
