Frankness, courage, presentability - these are the basic skills of the youth club members.

Informational meetings on the topic of gender-based violence and protection mechanisms were held in Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki.

The changes were made in the format of meetings - the role games - imitated scenes were added to the activities. Participants chose various actual topics: bullying, domestic violence, discrimination. These are problems that worry teenagers. And they know that only their inclusion can change the situation for the better.

- What the meaning of negotiations, how to negotiate, so that the matter does not reach a conflict, who is the facilitator - workshops on these issues were held with youth groups in Poti, Terjola and Zugdidi.

During the work the role games and exercises were used. Participants tried to conduct the negotiation process using imitated performances, to master the role and function of the mediator. They believe that the information received will give an opportunity, to effectively negotiate and manage conflicts in practice.

Informational meetings of youth clubs were held in the private school of Terjola and in public schools of Poti and the village Didinedzi (Zugdidi municipality).

Gender-based violence, forms and mechanisms of protection for violence prevention – this was the topic of the meetings.

After discussing the main topic, there were group games, showing the scenes of violence: domestic violence, violence at school, and conflicts between married couples. The teenagers worked independently, some of them participated for the first time. They clearly saw the forms of violence and their negative consequences. They also learned how to protect themselves from violence.

The work with the boys was summarized inKhoni, Poti and Kutaisi municipalities. The main goal of the final meetings is that the boys should prepare reports and show how wellthey understand the issues that were discussed. The openly presented and shared important information. The last part of the meetings was devoted to feedback and group exercises. The boys expressed the desire to share their knowledge to family members and friends.