What is done is WSCs of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti and Khurcha (Zugdidi Municipality)? What results are achieved in May? Histories of women, whose lives have changed

Electronic bulletin No5 tells about it. It was prepared in frames of the project: “strengthening of women’s rights in Western Georgia”.

In May 87 activities were held with participation of 998 persons.

 

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The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

TV Company “Egrisi” in Senaki aired information regarding ordinary meeting of Senaki GAC, regarding preoperational work of local gender needs research. As the respondents mention the aim of the research is socially oriented local budget, more fair allocation of local resources which should be based on recommendations received as a result of the research.

 

Attention was paid to one gender need. This is protection of women from domestic violence, which is served by psychological and legal consultations organized in fund “Sukhumi” Senaki GAC. What services have the WSCs and how pleased are the beneficiaries – fund “Sukhumi” psychologist, lawyer, meeting participants, local and IDP women.

 

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

“We spoke about gender policy in the region and overviewed activities of Batumi GAC”, - it was conclusion of the TV show.

The guest of the program – deputy of Batumi GAC chairperson, member of Sakrebulo Ramaz Surmanidze and Council member, head of school No2 – Mirza Abashidze mentioned that sustainability of the project depends on close connection with society.

It was mentioned that close collaboration with local government is the basis of numerous problem solution. The proof of it is recommendations envisaged in the local budget, also financing very important project for the youth, which will promote to establishment of non-violent awareness with innovative method of the forum-theatre.

 

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State

What do Georgian politicians and experts, representatives of public sector think about quoting by the gender side, what legislative regulations are essential for solution of this issue. The story in TV “Rioni” refers to this issue and shares international experience.

As the representatives of Kutaisi Gender Advisory council mention, the effective will be to make a step from words to the action. There was an interesting fact in Georgia in this direction – a women became a head of one of the most important structure – Ministry of defense. This issue is positively evaluated from the side of not only her team members, but also opposition, politologists, civil sector representatives.

It is noticeable that only men were chosen as respondents.

 

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality