In today's digital age, where we spend much of our time online, we, as digital citizens, have the same responsibilities as we do in the physical world — to respect the rights of others. One of the growing concerns on the internet is gender identity disinformation, a widespread issue. That's why it's important to recognize this type of disinformation to ensure that neither our rights nor those of others are infringed upon. Our new social video highlights this issue.
This digital informational banner, created by the Women Fund 'Sukhumi' and entitled 'Gender Disinformation - Myths and Reality,' addresses common misconceptions about gender-based violence and reveals the reality behind these myths. It challenges harmful and false beliefs that circulate in society, such as the idea that women domestic violence survivors provoke violence, that domestic violence is a private family matter, that fighting against domestic violence destroys families, and that feminism undermines traditional family values.
With the information on the banner, readers will discover the truth behind these common myths and understand the real dimensions of gender-based violence.
In the new social clip from the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi', actresses Nino Tcholadze and Nantso Tsvirashvili from Kutaisi's Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater explain how to recognize gender identity disinformation.
Embrace the truth and reject gender identity disinformation!
We present a new social video from the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi', featuring actresses Nino Choladze and Nantso Tsvirashvili, and actor Saba Nutsubidze, who explain the essence of gender identity disinformation.
Embrace the truth and reject gender identity disinformation!
The Women's Fund 'Sukhumi' launched a social campaign called “Accept the Truth, Reject Gender Identity Disinformation”. Active journalists, bloggers, Mass Communication students, and activists are participating in the campaign.
The aim of the project is to combat gender identity disinformation and to increase awareness and empathy within the ethical regional media community.
On June 8 and 9, 2024, the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi' organized training for regional journalists and students from the Faculty of Journalism at Akaki Tsereteli State University on gender disinformation and gender-responsive reporting. The training aimed to increase the participants' awareness and skills in identifying gender disinformation and practicing gender-sensitive reporting.
On the first day of the training, June 8, 18 journalists from media outlets operating in Imereti, including TV, radio, online media agencies, and independent bloggers attended. On June 9, 23 first- to fourth-year students from the Faculty of Journalism at Akaki Tsereteli State University attended.
The participants evaluated the training as useful and informative. They emphasized the importance of the knowledge and skills they acquired, which they plan to use in their daily activities. Discussing real examples and practical recommendations contributed to a better understanding of the problems and helped identify effective ways to combat gender misinformation.
The Women's Fund "Sukhumi" launched a new campaign about gender disinformation with the slogan "Embrace the truth, reject gender disinformation."
As part of the campaign, we run an Instagram page called womenfundsukhumi. You can follow us and read our informative posts, particularly about what gender disinformation is and the myths and stereotypes that exist.
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenfundsukhumi/
And on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@womenfundsukhumi?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
"Strengthening cooperation and coordination between municipalities and state agencies is crucial for an effective fight against violence against women.
Since 2009, the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" has consistently worked towards activating cooperation and coordination between municipalities and the entities involved in the referral mechanism, as well as sectoral state agencies. The conference held in Kutaisi on February 23, which brought together Women Fund “Sukhumi” partners, representatives from 17 municipalities in Western Georgia, and the central government, marked another significant step in strengthening this process.
"We are working together to create a non-violent and safe environment in our country," said Ekaterine Gamakharia, the head of the Tbilisi representative office of the Fund "Sukhumi."
With the support of the United Nations Development Program and the Government of Sweden, in cooperation with the Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of Georgia, a political forum for women members of the City Council was held in Tbilisi. The event was attended by over 150 delegates. Women councilors from all municipalities of Georgia actively participated in the forum. Special attention was given to enhancing the political participation of women in the lead-up to parliamentary and local demonstrations.
Linda Chikhladze, representative of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi", attended the forum.
UN Women and the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), with the support of the European Union (EU), presented the most recent results of the National Study on Violence against Women at Radisson Blue Iveria Hotel.
The purpose of the event was to share information with key national partners and stakeholders regarding the study findings. The data and evidence generated from the study aimed to inform legislation and policymaking on ways to combat violence against women and domestic violence in Georgia.
Linda Chikhladze, our representative, attended the presentation.