The training was held with the members of Zugdidi IDP Women Initiative Group, where they discussed the practice of target groups’ needs research of the target groups.
Participants talked about their strengths and weaknesses, the experience of participating in research.
The group members received comprehensive information on the following issues: techniques of quantitative and qualitative research; How to fill in the online questionnaires, how to conduct a focus group and in-depth interview.
Through the presentation, participants learned about the sample questionnaire and received practical advices. Despite the online format, the meeting turned out to be interesting and active.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The right of children to: have family, alternative care, education, health, social protection, proper living conditions and development, protection from child abuse, protection from harmful influences. These issues were discussed at a meeting on February 17.
The “Convention on the Rights of the Child” has changed both children's perceptions and attitudes towards them - children are people with special rights and not just passive objects of charity.
The Convention declares that children need special care and protection.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
"Equality means equal rights. Violence starts if that right is violated."
"Gender is misunderstood by the public, caused by a lack of information. Everyone should understand that it protects the rights of both women and men." - The members of the Tskaltubo youth group had such opinions at information meetings.
According to the participants, gender equality is an important issue, and it contributes to the creation of harmony in society and the protection of human rights.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
On February 14, another online information meeting was held with members of Khoni youth group. What is gender, what does gender equality mean and what can gender inequality cause, what are the most common stereotypes we face in society. The participants talked about these and other topics with the representative of the Fund "Sukhumi".
Here are the participants' views on the issue - gender inequality may lead to:
"Confrontation between the genders"; "Mental and psychological harm to a person"; The stereotypes established today are: - "Men are physically stronger than women"; "A man should bring into the family and a woman should only take care of house"; - "A man knows how to drive a car better than a woman" etc.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Gender and Gender Equality Aspects - This topic was discussed by members of Senaki Youth Group.
"Unequal distribution of roles in the family is directly connected to stereotypes";
"It is necessary to change the way of thinking and break these stereotypes";
"A woman should have the right of choice in the family."
Such positions were recorded by the members of the initiative group.
Also, during the discussion, it was mentioned that violence and aggression against women is related to the neglect of the issue of gender equality in society.
Young people believe that the next generation needs proper information, this issue should be actively discussed in educational institutions in order to break down the harmful stereotypes that recognize only the superiority of men in the family.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Information collection through focus groups and in-depth interviews What difficulties follow this process; What factors contributed to the successful completion of the research; Members of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group openly assessed the work done. Each speaker talked about how the process was planned and what results were achieved. According to the participants, the facilitation process is accompanied by difficulties, however gained experience and skills helped them to complete the research successfully. "The process was interesting for us as well, because we had direct communication with women and talked about the barriers that hinder the women’s success."
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
The ordinary information meeting was held with the members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani of Tsalenjikha Municipality and the villages DidiNedzi and Koki of Zugdidi Municipality.
The meetings were dedicated to the evaluation of the technical side of the research of the project "Barriers and Opportunities for Women's Participation in Socio-Political Life and Economic Activities".
Participants talked about how they planned the research process, what hindering and contributing factors they observed in the work process. Each speaker spoke using their own examples.
They shared the difficulties of working with groups.
They talked about how they were able to record the interview, talking face to face with the respondents.
Participants received advice on the basic principles of facilitation.
The future plans were also discussed with the group members.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Members of Senaki Women Initiative Group talked about the progress of their research at a meeting in February. The analysis of the obtained materials reveals the barriers that hinder the involvement of women in socio-political and economic activities. The participants positively evaluated the experience gained in the process of collecting information. According to them, the skills acquired during the training significantly increased their competence. They noted that properly selected respondents and facilitation skills helped them to obtain the necessary information for the research.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
On February 7, an information meeting was held with the members of Kutaisi Youth Club. Young people were informed about the results of gender inequality: Violence, disagreement, disagreement, fear (mainly when a woman is a violence victim), social problems, as well as a person may have a complex of inferiority.
The participants openly expressed their views:
- "The meeting was interesting with explanation of the issues of gender and gender equality";
- "Women and men are equal in all issues".
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
