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On February 10 in Zugdidi there was held an ordinary meeting of the Club of voter women. The meeting discussed the issue of creation of Gender Equality Council in local self-government. The fund “Sukhumi” tries to promote this process.
One of the issues in the agenda was discussion of local social problems and the ways of tehir advocacy. During the meeting there were elaborated recommendations for submission in regional organization of acting political parties.
After the meeting of the club there was held a meeting with the representative of one party.
The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia
February meetings with young people were devoted to actual topic for them children's rights and the rights of parents. Information meetings of youth clubs were held in Tskhaltubo, Senaki and Koki (Zugdidi Municipality).
Students brought many examples of life, social networks. They have focused on the problems of the school, the relationship of teachers to them. Also we talked about the rights of parents and their relationship to the teachers.
"To know the law – is not the main thing. The main is to use them, and these meetings contribute to the formation of such skills, "- said one of the participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia
The Club of Voter Women was attended by the main specialist of social service of Ozurgeti City Hall, who spoke about a new program, in 2017 budget. This is the assistance for those, who are not in the criteria, envisaged in the social program, but need a support. The program includes the assistance of the women – victims of violence. Number of questions were raised regarding this issue. The club members decided to spread information about a new program and find necessary beneficiaries.
On January 25, Kutaisi hosted the Club of Women-Voters, where was invited the deputy chief of the City Hall administration Service Pikria Khachapuridze. The guest familiarized members of the Club with the changes in local government law, which envisage the prevention of domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence.
The conversation also touched the criteria of providing social housing. Members of the Club of Women-Voters submitted their recommendations.
The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia
Meeting of the Club of Voter Women was held in Senaki Women's Support Centre of Fund "Sukhumi". The main topic of discussion was the local budget for 2017, in particular - operating social programs. Detailed information was provided by chief specialist of Gamgeoba of Health and Social Protection Khatuna Lashkhia.
The meeting also discussed the issues of advocacy, with regards to the provision of assistance to families with children with disabilities.
The next meeting will be held with the participation of the beneficiaries of Senaki Community Education Center.
The next meeting of the Club of Women-Voters was devoted to discussing the changes that are included in the social program of Batumi budget in 2017. Particular attention was sharpened on the funds allocated for persons with disabilities. The meeting was attended by a specialized teacher, who asked about advocacy of student of this category - such child does not receive benefits due to lack of information of the parent, which timely did not pass the necessary documents. The meeting elaborated advocacy plan of the problem, responsible group was created.
Also, a meeting was held with the leading party representative. The memorandum was signed, which will be directed to reflect the needs of women in budget programs and to increasing the number of women on party lists.
Three information meetings were held in a youth club of fund "Sukhumi". Kutaisi Club met at the private school "21st Century", the Club Khurcha / Koki - in a public school in the village Koki and Senaki Club - in a public school in the village Mendzhi.
Information meetings were devoted to the theme of tolerance. The Group was actively involved in the work. They talked about the problem of tolerance among young people, about national and sexual minorities, on religious matters. It was noted that the tolerant attitude to other reasons or a person reduces violence and is one of the tools for prevention. These meetings have precisely this goal that is well accepted by young people.
Meeting of Khoni Club of Voter Women was attended by the chairperson of Sakrebulo Valeri yui96htadze and his deputy Koba Kuvblashvili.
Club members together with invited guests discussed the parameters of Khoni budget, necessity of creation of Gender Advisory Council at Khoni Sakrebulo. They spoke also about other issues – facts of pollution of environment and preventive activities.
Representatives of local government expressed readiness of cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia
At a meeting of the Club of Women Voters of Tskhaltubo question was raised of whitewashing trees near schools in Tskhaltubo municipality. This is necessary for the students' safety. At the meeting there was invited a coordinator, who got acquainted with the situation and promised the members of the club to respond as soon as possible.
At the initiative of the Club moderator, in the curriculum of the school №1 there was implemented a pilot training according to the guide of Professor Ramaz Surmanidze "Fundamentals of the age-sex education of children and adolescents" (the book was published last year with the support of Fund "Sukhumi").
The meeting scheduled a work with political parties, discussed the purpose of signing the memorandum with them.
The project is implemented with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia