News on the Internet, the structure of the news, the correct selection of photos, the expansion of the audience – this is one part of some of the issues discussed at the training organized by the Fund "Sukhumi". Particular emphasis was placed on how the news should reflect the results of the activities, the lessons learned and the story of success.

Representatives of 16 civil society organizations from 8 municipalities, the Fund “Sukhumi”, the Fund of Women Entrepreneurs and Imereti Scientists’ Union “Spectri” participated in the online training.

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 Fund “Sukhumi” held an informational meeting with medical staff in Bagdati on the topic “Violence against women / domestic violence - the role of doctors in violence prevention and assistance to the victim”.

During the meeting, the doctors working in the clinics of the administrative-territorial units of the municipality got acquainted with information on violence prevention and assistance to the victim. As noted, the existing legislative basis obliges doctors to become more actively involved in combating violence against women / domestic violence. The meeting was also attended by representatives of local self-government, who clearly see their role in this process.

The round table meeting of the Gender Equality Council and the medical staff of the municipality was held in Samtredia City Hall. The meeting once again highlighted the problem of violence against women / domestic violence, with an emphasis on the inclusion of medical staff in referral system. The issue of raising the qualification of medical personnel, greater participation in local multidisciplinary cooperation was identified.

“Violence against women / domestic violence - the role of doctors in violence prevention and assistance to the victim”  - An informational meeting with medical staff on this topic was held in the conference hall of Khoni Sakrebulo. The meeting was attended by, family doctors, emergency doctors, medical staff working in small rural clinics and the members of Gender Equality Council.

The main emphasis was placed on the role of medical staff in identification of violence victims and their assistance, on inclusion of doctors in the process of formation of local health programs. Meetings with medical staff were scheduled, where they will be familiarized with local health programs.