The Fund of Women Entrepreneurs held an online meeting with representatives of partner organizations operating in Tsageri and Ambrolauri. The issue of registering a new civil society organization was raised. They discussed the mission and directions that are defined in the charter. Also, attention was paid to the work planned in the municipality, which will contribute to the formation of a transparent, efficient and inclusive public administration.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

During the seventh meeting of the working group of Bagdati Municipality, the working version of the Code of Ethics developed by the members of the group was discussed. Representatives of the relevant service of the City Hall were invited to the meeting. Participants expressed their opinions and recommendations regarding specific articles of the Code of Ethics. They agreed to schedule some meetings additionally in order to improve the document.

The group also started working on another activity of the plan, specifically identifying the needs of specific departments and services in terms of retraining the staff and raising their qualification. For this, the list was requested from all relevant services, which will have structural form in future.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

The ordinary meeting of Vani working group was held online. The meeting was attended by the Members of the Gender Equality Council, who joined an online meeting from Vani Municipality City Council. During the meeting, the group leader presented the work of the group, focusing on the achieved results. Also, the invited guests were familiarized with the Code of Ethics developed for Vani Municipality City Council and City Hall. The Code of Ethics was sent to the relevant services for recommendations.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

An online consultation meeting was held with the initiative group of Bagdati. The issue of group registration and the working version of the regulation prepared by them was discussed. Our partner CSO "Equality Now" is actively involved in elaboration of the mentioned issue. The meeting focused on the mission and directions of the organization.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

Online meetings are actively held in Terjola. Representatives of initiative groups of youth and women's organizations were invited at a regular meeting with civil society organizations.

There are few non-governmental organizations in Terjola, therefore it is very important to create new organizations. More experienced organizations will become their mentors, help in registration, in the development of a charter, in resolving legal issues.

At the beginning of the project, the organization "Women for the Future of Georgia" was registered, which is now actively working in the project. At this stage, two more organizations are in the process of creation.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

Online meeting with the Khoni working group was held. A report was made on the work done during 7 months. It was noted that some points of the action plan have been fulfilled - among them allocation of funds for ramps in the 2021 budget. During a pandemic, the hotline is especially active. The activity of civil society organizations in monitoring process is very important.

Khoni working group is ready to actively continue the work for the development of the municipality in frames of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

“Municipal services of assistance for the victims of domestic violence and prospects for the future” - this topic was discussed during an online round table in cooperation with  Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Regional Administration. The representatives of Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Martvili, Poti, Khobi, Senaki, Chkhorotsku, Abasha, Mestia local governments took part in it.

- What programs does the local government use to respond to the existing challenges in terms of assistance to victims of domestic violence; what changes are being introduced in the budget of the next year, what is the readiness to strengthen gender policy at the local level - the meeting focused on these issues.

Participants highlighted the challenges caused by the pandemic and shared their experiences.

It was noted how important the support of the Regional Administration is in terms of expanding cooperation between municipalities.

The meeting was facilitated by the monitoring group of the Fund "Sukhumi".

A new civil society organization will be registered in Khoni. It will be the first organization in Khoni which will work to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and integrate them into society. Online meetings and consultations are being conducted.

Project partner civil society organizations in Khoni: the Center for Education and Development "Edelweiss" and the IDP Initiative Group met the head of the future organization. The partner organizations will mentor the new organization and assist in resolving legal issues. The registration process and the organization’s Charter were discussed at the meeting.

The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

"How to register a civil society organization" - an online training for stakeholders identified in the project target municipalities who want to register the civil society organizations was held on this topic.

Participants were provided with detailed information on the following issues - what is the legal entity (concept, types) similarities and differences; Registered and unregistered legal entities; Name, management, representation, state control of activities of non-profit legal entity; Registration rules, documentation required for registration (provision and meeting protocol), mandatory requirements; Reorganization, liquidation.

Training was held in the framework of the project: “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring” with financial support of the European Union.