Gender violence, reasons, mechanisms of protection for the prevention of violence - this topic was discussed at the information meetings of the Youth Clubs of the Fund "Sukhumi". At the meetings, it was noted that the International Campaign "16 active days against gender -based violence" is being conducted worldwide.
Gathered in the municipalities of Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Poti and Zugdidi, young people planned activites within the campaign to support a general protest.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
Youth clubs discussed the current topic at information meetings "Gender Violence, Causes and Mechanisms of Protection". The participants discussed this issue with interest. New Club members liked the immediate atmosphere and the possibility of free expression of words. At one meeting, the boys protested, but most of them understood the importance of the issue.
Participants received information about the international campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence against women". Fund "Sukhumi" has already started preparation and Youth clubs will be included in the campaign activity.
The meetings were mainly held in public schools - at school # 13 in Kutaisi, No. 21 in Poti, No. 1 in Tskaltubo and 31 in Senaki, as well as in school of village Ganmukhuri (Zugdidi municipality) and Khoni Children's Library.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
Young people, who passed the training course on conflictology and coaching, began to conduct workshops in the cities and villages of Western Georgia, schools and universities. In November, 14 workshops were held. Young trainers chose all the topics they worked on during two trainings, used all methods. Therefore, workshops were a variety of active discussions, interesting presentations, role-playing games and group work. Most importantly, both the participants and the young coaches who had the motivation remained contented.
The project is implemented with the support of Canada Fund for local Initiatives (CFLI) – Canada Embassy in Turkey
Tskaltubo Women Support Center of Fund “Sukhumi” joined the International Campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". The stories of women victims of violence and slogans attracted the attention of passers-by. Activists of the center distributed information leaflets printed specially for the campaign among the population.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
On November 27, the stories of women victims of violence and appeals were displayed on the territory of the central park:
"Together - against violence against women!"
"Feel responsibility - stop violence!"
The organizer of the action is Poti Women Support Center. Activists of the center distributed information leaflets. The action was part of the International Campaign "16 active days against gender based violence".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
In the framework of the International Campaign "16 active days against gender based violence", a traditional silent action was not held in Senaki. This year the Senaki Women Support Center organized an exhibition of stories of women victims of violence and slogans in a crowded place. Representatives of the local government joined the action. So the participants expressed support for the campaign.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
Khoni Women Support Center organized an information campaign dedicated to the International Campaign "16 active days against violence against women" in the city center. The action was supported by representatives of local government.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
The stories of women - victims of violence and calls for violence against women - all this could be seen at the action of the Khurcha / Koki Women Support Center. Young people distributed information leaflets, the participants protested any manifestation of violence and supported the International Campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
The Youth Shadow Theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" actively joined the International Campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". Through a one-month project: "The Shadow Theater for the Promotion of Gender Equality," young actors are making their contribution to the formation of a non-violent society.
The first performances were held in kindergartens No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 in Tskaltubo. Children and teachers saw a good example of friendship, equality and support in the play "Pirimz".
The project is implemented with the support of the French Embassy in Georgia
For the children of the villages of Khoni municipality, the Youth Shadow Theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" arranged the holiday.
In the kindergartens of villages Kutiri, Kukhi, Gubi, Gocha Jihaishi and Ivandidi, the performance "Pirimz" was held - this is a good tale of friendship, equality, help to each other and victory over evil.
With this small project the Shadow Theater involved in the International Campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence".
The project is implemented with the support of the French Embassy in Georgia