Workshops with young people on the topic of domestic violence were held in the villages - Gocha Jikhaishi and Nakhakhulevi (Khoni municipality). The meetings were organized by activists of a youth initiative group created in frames of a small project of Khoni Women Support Center.

The topic was relevant for the participants, and the workshops were held on the background of their active involvement. It was noted that non-formal education of adolescents in this regard is very important, and it is necessary to inform population of any age about zero tolerance in relation to any kind of violence.

In frames of a mini-project of the Poti Women Support Center, a training was held on the following topic: “Mechanisms of Violence Prevention”. The training was attended by heads of kindergartens, teachers, parents.

- What are the responsibilities of kindergarten teachers in the prevention of violence, what is the meaning of gender education of children, what should be done for prevention. Focus was made mainly on these issues and the work was carried out through the analysis of real cases

The project also envisaged a meeting with the inclusion of a child psychologist and a social agent. Participants noted that the training and the meeting were very important for them in terms of getting information.

Meetings with couples continue. In April, three couples used the advice of psychologist and conflictologist. Meetings are envisaged for prevention of conflict situations at an early stage. The methods, used during the meetings, help couples to overcome the risks of conflict.

In April, the topic of mobilization meetings was chosen "Advocacy and its stages." Mobilizers of Women Support Centers have been trained on this topic more than once and this is quite logical, as they often have to visit different instances to advocate the problems. This time they explained to the beneficiaries how they can carry out advocacy, which steps they should pass. They were given specific examples and information about the services existing in the municipalities. 27 meetings were held in 9 municipalities.

Consultative meetings and sessions with beneficiaries were held in Women Support Centers of Khoni, Senaki, Poti, Tskaltubo, Ozurgeti and village Khurcha. In April the psychologist worked with 13 couples, 3 of them were new. 5 couples improved relationship, their family life also improved.

The work in Kutaisi is very active, 13 beneficiaries continue to receive psycho - therapeutic consultations.

The cycle of workshops under the project of Tskaltubo Women Support Center continues. In April, a workshop with youth and an informational meeting with the school’s administration took place at school No. 1.

Chairperson of Gender Equality Council, Mzia Kikalishvili, was actively involved in the meetings. Young people were familiarized with the question of why gender policy is important in the municipality, what is their role in introduction and implementation of this policy.

Young people expressed the initiative to conduct such meetings. They will be supported by the school directorate to organize and conduct meetings.

 The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

In frames of the small project of Terjola Women Support Center, the cycle of meetings with representatives of different communities of the municipality continues.

In April, meetings were held in the villages Zeda Simoneti, Chkhari and Chognari on the topic: “Violence - responsibility of society, civil obligations”.

The meetings were led by the members of the Gender Equality Council of Terjola Municipality: Nino Dolakidze and Rusudan Kovziridze. Participants received information about the reasons of violence and preventive methods.

A meeting with a representative of the Mayor in the village Nosiri was held in frames of the project of Senaki Women Support Center, and a workshop on the topic “Alcohol and its harmful effects” was held with the students of upper grades. The work took place against the backdrop of the activity of young people. The teachers mentioned the importance of such meetings and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. At the end of the meeting, an initiative group was formed, which will take part in the activities planned under the project.

The project of Poti Women Support Center concerns the kindergartens. In April, informational meetings were held in kindergartens No1 and 3 - with the participation of teachers and parents. In addition to them, a social worker from Poti social agency, a district inspector, a lawyer and a child psychologist were included. Participants were provided with information on how teachers should reveal the facts of violence, how they should identify adolescents of risk groups, and how to react to facts in a timely manner. In both kindergartens, the groups of response were established.

According to the project of Lanchkhuti Women Support Center - “Medical Personnel Against Violence”, a training session on the topic “The role of doctors in violence prevention” was held in Sakrebulo. The training was attended by the medical staff and other referral subjects, representatives of the Mayor in the villages, members of the local Gender Equality Council, social workers.

- How to strengthen the functions of the medical staff in identifying violence, how important is the cooperation between these subjects - these questions were emphasized by the project participants in the format of interactive inclusion and discussion.