The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) held a discussion on "Life Beyond Enguri: The State of Human Rights Protection in Gali." In her speech, the representative of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office informed participants about the level of human security of the conflict-affected populations on both sides of the dividing line, based on the organization’s recent research findings. She also discussed the potential impact of the "Foreign Agents Law" on the legal status of these populations.
The discussion also addressed issues related to the rights to movement and education for Gali residents, as well as problems faced by the displaced women.
An information meeting was held in the IDP community of the Choma district, (3 Leselidze Street) Kutaisi. The community leader spoke about the forms of civic engagement and its importance in solving existing problems. The main problem of the community is damp walls. Women began the process of advocacy. A statement with signatures was prepared and submitted to Kutaisi City Hall for response.
The people participating in our project, who gained knowledge and skills, are now trying to mobilize and empower the women of the community to solve problems.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
During an online meeting, members of Kutaisi Women's Network identified problems, discussed problems that are important to their communities. Their activity will help to strengthen the community and support women's initiatives.
Women from Kutaisi and representatives of four municipalities, will take part in human security training, which will be held in Batumi.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Training course for another group has completed at the Kutaisi Day Rehabilitation Center. Women learned the secret of mastering polymer clay and received certificates.
Their reviews are as follows:
“I couldn’t even dream of such therapy. And I also learned a new profession”.
“You did a miracle in my life - you gave me my strength back”.
“I appeared in the right place at the right time with the right people. I wasn’t to thank all members of the Fund".
“In case of your support, I will continue this work in the future. I feel myself happy. Thanks for this".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the information meeting, an active member of the initiative group spoke about the forms of civic participation, its necessity and problems of community. An acute problem for internally displaced persons living in Kutaisi, in the administrative building of a former tractor factory, is damp walls, which pose a threat to the health of residents and the building itself.
The meeting reviewed a statement, which will be supported by signatures and handed over to local authorities to take appropriate measures.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The meeting participants were happy to note that the problematic gutters were replaced with new ones, and small windows were installed in the basements from almost all sides... However, the damaged façade of the building still remains an acute problem.
A working meeting was held with IDP women living in the building of a former clinical hospital on Otskheli Street in Kutaisi.
Members of the Women Initiative Group share their experience with the village residents and note that in order to preserve property it is necessary to work as a team and equally share responsibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The information meeting held in Senaki was aimed at highlighting women's initiatives. Participants spoke about problems that are especially relevant in IDP communities. The entire group participates in the problem ranking process. After the identification, it is planned to support women’s initiatives, which means mitigating the expected risks caused by the problems.
The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors”. The project aims to strengthen the network's capacity and support women's initiatives in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
- What did the project work give us, what did we plan, what results did we receive and what didn't work - these questions were answered by the members of Senaki youth group at the last meeting. According to them, working on the project developed their skills, increased self-confidence and activism. The most important result was the popularization of the topic of peace. Young people will try to implement peace initiatives in the future. The members of the Women Initiative Group specified the details of the advocacy plan and the persons responsible for the activities. In the coming months, they will try to advocate the problems that the group members have already identified.
A round table was held in the village of Koki (Zugdidi municipality). A lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” spoke about identifying victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance, national referral and rehabilitation procedures, as well as the services of our organization. The meeting participants received information about the role and positive impact of NGOs.
One of the meeting participants noted: “The services of non-governmental organizations are important for different groups. Being a victim of violence, your rehabilitation service helped me a lot, today I have become more independent and strong.”
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
