This year, the Women Support Centers have begun their work actively. Mobilizers and para-specialists work together in various communities to ensure that as many women as possible are informed. The introduction of victim support services contributes to the empowerment of women and the prevention of domestic violence.
Informing the public about victim support services is an important part of meetings at Women Support Centers, which serve as the basis for identifying cases and subsequently responding to them.
The meetings have already yielded results. Specific beneficiaries willing to receive existing services have been identified. Based on case analysis, they will be redirected according to their needs.
The meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Vani, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, and Tsalenjikha.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The problem of violence against women remains a pressing issue. Informational meetings held in communities confirm this. Participants note that the number of families under the risk of violence has increased:
"Unfortunately, psychological violence still goes unrecognized. Many women consider it normal. This attitude prevents them from understanding the problem. The number of cases has increased, but women often avoid talking about it."
"When a conflict between spouses remains unresolved for months, physical violence can occur at any moment."
Meeting participants discuss problems and solutions. They believe that support for women should be ongoing. Therefore, they pay particular attention to such meetings.
"We must provide women with information; everyone should know how to protect themselves in difficult situation; whom to address and call, and what types of assistances are available".
Meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Senaki, Zugdidi, and Khobi.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the 16-day campaign, debates and meetings of various formats were held, thematic film screenings and discussions were organized, and films with social messages were created.
Community leaders actively shared essential information with meeting participants—about rights and services that support women under the risk of violence.
The main focus of the activities was preventing violence against women, raising awareness, and ensuring a safe, non-violent environment.
People of different generations and positions were involved in the process. Against the background of the international protest, their message resonated even louder: No to violence against women!
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany
The psychologist of the organization met with women's groups at the Women Support Centers of Khoni, Senaki, and Tskaltubo. The topic of the meetings was violence, and the goal was to inform participants about violence prevention and support mechanisms. Participants received individual and group consultation and discussed steps that can promote women's safety.
Further similar meetings are planned.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Mobilization meetings of Women Support Centers covered new beneficiaries. Participants learned about the Fund “Sukhumi” website, "Digital Resource Center for Women Survivors of Violence." Information about women's economic empowerment programs and victim support services was of particular interest.
"Such useful information must be provided to all women, as they are interested in it. Therefore, information dissemination must continue," the beneficiaries noted.
In parallel with the information campaign, new families under the risk were identified through monitoring in the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Khobi, and Tsalenjikha. Based on the case studies, mobilizers and paraprofessionals will initially work closely with these families. Then a psychologist will continue the work to address the risks of conflict.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
How relevant is the topic of domestic violence in society? What are the needs of families under the risk? What types of support are important? These questions were discussed during informational meetings held at Women Support Centers.
Participants recalled specific cases and emphasized the difficult situation for women when the rapist has mental health problems. According to them in such cases, women are under particular risk and find it difficult to overcome the problem.
Participants also discussed the need to work with the rapist, noting the high level of aggression in society, which is demonstrated in family conflicts.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
How important are the informational meetings held at Women Support Centers? How do women use the information they receive? What difficulties do they face, and what support do they need? - Women who participated in the meetings answered these and other questions.
- Receiving and using information serves to violence prevention. Therefore, we strive to disseminate all information and provide it to those who truly need it, - was mentioned during the meetings.
Participants also discussed women's needs. Migration, youth unemployment, and high levels of aggression in society are pressing issues for them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The "students" began their training with great interest.
At the request of activists of Senaki Women Support Center, a day center was opened. There are participants who have begun to study sewing and cutting.
The training is held in Senaki Community Educational Center (located in the IDP settlement – the former military town of Senaki).
The basic course will last two months, after which the women will have new employment opportunities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During informational meetings, mobilizers of Women Support Center identified six new cases.
In all cases, the risk and probability of violence development is high. The mobilizers were actively involved in the process, using preventative measures.
Contact with a psychologist has a positive impact on the women. The women seek solutions. The mobilizers helped several beneficiaries find employment, and the risk of social conflicts in these families has been reduced.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - EvangelischerEntwicklungsdienst (Germany)
