An important place in the recommendations of the research of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence”, is occupied by the coordination of responsible local governmental branches and the exchange of information.
This time the information exchange meeting was held at the Educational Resource Center of Khobi Municipality.
Representatives of the Fund “Sukhumi”, together with employees of educational institutions, the department for the protection and support of children's rights and members of the Gender Equality Council, discussed a number of topical issues related to violence against women/domestic violence, violence prevention, the area around adolescents, the psychosocial and other needs of their families.
The meeting showed the importance of interdepartmental cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online petition was registered at a meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group together with group members. The aim of the petition is to promote the introduction of a Homeowners' Association development program into the budget of the local municipality.
In frames of the program, the maintenance of the own and common property of the Homeowners’ Association will be ensured with the participation of the municipality. Through projects and activities implemented on the principle of co-financing, the municipality will help the population to improve the environment they live and at the same time, favorable conditions will be created for the development of civil society.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Local referral entities: members of the Gender Equality Council of the City Council, representatives of local government, police, social, educational and medical spheres, attended the round table discussion in the conference hall of Samtredia municipality.
During the meeting the participants talked about the problem of domestic violence, the importance victim assistance and cooperation with local structures.
The meeting participants were provided with information about the report “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence” based on the monitoring results of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The invited lawyer made a presentation on the draft of referral document, focusing on ways of referencing and cooperation between agencies that will contribute to the prevention of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The ordinary meeting was attended by members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, as well as residents of the IDP settlement “cottages”.
According to the agenda, they discussed identified problems related to the arrangement of drainage canals, a sports ground, the problem of the roof in the settlement of Nikea Street, and the necessity to form a “homeowners’ association” in Choma settlement.
The group members decided to find a lobbyist to speed up the problem solution that concern people living in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi municipality.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
In September, online meetings of women’s mutual support groups were held in 4 municipalities (Terjola, Vani, Kobuleti, Chokhatauri). Participants were familiarized with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (published by the WAVE European Women's Network).
Members of mutual support groups listened to the stories about how women's organizations work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. They especially liked the recognition of the successful experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, reflected in the guide.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
In September, Members of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group met again to identify and advocate their problems. During the meeting, successful cases were discussed and it was noted how important the theoretical knowledge acquired during the work is for practical activities.
During the meeting they talked about the main problems of the IDP settlement. New issues were identified: creation of a recreational area in the community, installation of speed bumps for traffic safety. An action plan for timely resolution of problems was outlined. A “one-stop shop” meeting was planned to be held in October for effective advocacy.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
With the support of Khobi local government and in frames of the memorandum signed with the municipality, the research was conducted and a report “Assessment of the quality of human security and gender needs of women and youth” was published.
The research is based on the Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS). As a result of qualitative and quantitative research, a high level of vulnerability of the population in relation to various categories of human security was revealed.
There are many acute economic, social, and infrastructural problems. The need to strengthen citizen participation in the development of state or local programs was identified, which will help to reflect the population necessities in the local budget and to solve problems. In answer to the challenges reflected in the research, the recommendations were prepared.
An informational meeting was held with members of Zugdidi Women Initiative Group. During the meeting the participants discussed the situation regarding the advocacy of individual problems. The group leader familiarized the participants with the letters that were sent to the City Hall and read announced the received responses. The process is active, but there are issues that require additional effort. The meeting participants also received information about planned activities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
On August 27, an online information meeting was held with a group of young people, and the participants of the meeting held on September 5 in Zugdidi were women.
The meeting participants got acquainted with the guide developed by the European network WAVE "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs"- https://wave-network. org/wp.../uploads/Toolkit-Georgian.pdf
They received information about the countries represented in the guide and the work of women's organizations. Particular attention was paid to the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, which occupies an important place in the publication.
Participants noted that the Fund “Sukhumi” carries out significant work to strengthen youth and women, and it is valuable that the organization has received international recognition.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for
Women's Human Rights
