Gender and Gender Equality Aspects - This topic was discussed by members of Senaki Youth Group.

"Unequal distribution of roles in the family is directly connected to stereotypes";

"It is necessary to change the way of thinking and break these stereotypes";

"A woman should have the right of choice in the family."

Such positions were recorded by the members of the initiative group.

Also, during the discussion, it was mentioned that violence and aggression against women is related to the neglect of the issue of gender equality in society.

Young people believe that the next generation needs proper information, this issue should be actively discussed in educational institutions in order to break down the harmful stereotypes that recognize only the superiority of men in the family.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Members of Senaki Women Initiative Group talked about the progress of their research at a meeting in February. The analysis of the obtained materials reveals the barriers that hinder the involvement of women in socio-political and economic activities. The participants positively evaluated the experience gained in the process of collecting information. According to them, the skills acquired during the training significantly increased their competence. They noted that properly selected respondents and facilitation skills helped them to obtain the necessary information for the research.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Women empowerment, their support means advocating for issues that are particularly high priority for women. Winter and bad weather created new challenges, and appeals to Women Support Centers also increased. The mobilizers of the Centers try to solve the problems with the help of the self-government.

Single mother in Kobuleti and socially vulnerable family n Tkibuli, were given firewood according to the municipal program. The advocacy process to support a woman victim of violence was successfully completed in Senaki - the family will receive benefit from the self-government program.

These issues were revealed at the monthly information meetings held by the mobilizers of the Center. 47 people attended information meetings in Kobuleti, Senaki and Tkibuli.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Irina, the character of our film, is one of the 13 women who had a friendship with the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" last year.

At our rehabilitation center, women receive human and professional support, new knowledge, practical skills, development prospects in order to continue living independently.

All the actions of the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" are aimed at transforming the victim of violence woman into a strong woman who knows her own and others' rights and knows how to protect her.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

"Violence Prevention and Victim Protection" - a round table on this topic was held by the Women Fund "Sukhumi". The meeting was attended by the referral unities  under the Law on Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence from Ozurgeti and Poti municipalities - representatives of the Criminal Police, Social Service Agency, Local Self-government, Educational and Medical institutions.

The lack of joint efforts and coordination at the local level was highlighted. The participants talked about the ways of violence prevention and victim assistance. As a result of group work, factors hindering and promoting coordination were identified. It was outlined how to improve coordination and intensify work with the involvement of local referral unities.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

On February 16, the training was held with the members of Khoni Youth Initiative Group on the topic - "Stereotypes and Tolerance". Participants gained new knowledge, shared their experiences regarding the topic, and looked at many issues from a different side. The training was conducted with active discussion: - "The information provided by you was very interesting"; "It seemed that this topic was not unknown to me, but today's training has made me to think differently about many issues"; "I was happy to listen and deepen my knowledge." This is how the young people evaluated the training conducted for them.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

On February 14, another online information meeting was held with members of Khoni youth group. What is gender, what does gender equality mean and what can gender inequality cause, what are the most common stereotypes we face in society. The participants talked about these and other topics with the representative of the Fund "Sukhumi".

Here are the participants' views on the issue - gender inequality may lead to:

"Confrontation between the genders"; "Mental and psychological harm to a person"; The stereotypes established today are: - "Men are physically stronger than women"; "A man should bring into the family and a woman should only take care of house"; - "A man knows how to drive a car better than a woman" etc.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Building peace and trust - Training on these issues was held for the members of Tskaltubo youth group.

Participants discussed mechanisms of building peace and trust. Their positions on discussed issues were also recorded through interactive inclusion.

"You can not build a relationship without trust, first of all you must trust and then start a relationship”.

Peace means trust, peace begins with trust, otherwise you can not build a relationship"- these were the common positions of the participants.

How to gain trust, what is the obstacle? – During the discussion question, the participants unequivocally stated that it is necessary to have the right analysis and break down stereotypical approaches in order to have trust.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

There are 2 women initiative groups in Khoni municipality.

The focus group process was successful and this was discussed by the members of the Khoni group.

The interviewees noted that the respondents were not only able to express their opinion, but also expressed a desire to join the initiative group.

Also it should be mentioned that the members of Khoni initiative group managed to break the stereotypes of the population and through their activities they were able to change their views on the role of women in the economics and politics.

This is a serious step forward...

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID