Open dialogue and close cooperation with the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) represent an important precondition for strengthening human security and stability in Georgia’s conflict-affected regions.
A meeting was held at the Tbilisi office of Women Fund “Sukhumi” with representatives of the EUMM Field Office Mtskheta, Ms. Nina Stubb and Ms. Nadezhda Drumeva. The guests were interested in the key findings of our new monitoring report “Why Do Women Leave? The Gender Dimension of Women’s Migration Drivers Through the Lens of Rights, Social Factors, and Intersectional Vulnerability”, available at:
The discussion focused on the main directions of Women Fund “Sukhumi’s” work, including strengthening the human security of IDPs and conflict-affected women, promoting peacebuilding, and preventing and responding to domestic violence.
The European Union Monitoring Mission plays an essential role in fostering stability, dialogue, and confidence-building, particularly in ensuring the security and addressing the needs of populations living along the Administrative Boundary Line. Continued cooperation with civil society organizations working with IDPs and conflict-affected communities remains crucial for ensuring that women’s perspectives and needs are effectively reflected in peace and security policies.
Members of Senaki mutual assistance group actively participated in a survey conducted in the IDP settlement, which included 129 people.
One of the main topics at the meeting with group members was the discussion of the survey results. The research identified actual issues in the IDP community. Support for civil initiatives to address these issues is planned. Participants received information on how to formulate a problem, define goals and objectives, and present it as a civil initiative.
The project is being implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
The Head of Women Fund “Sukhumi” Tbilisi Office, Ekaterine Gamakharia, participated in the Global Peace Conference “Peace Connect” held on 13–17 October 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, as a representative of the South Caucasus region within the GPPAC network.
The conference brought together more than 500 peacebuilders from 90 countries, creating an important space for cooperation, knowledge sharing, and solidarity. Despite the geographical distance and the diversity of contexts among participants, it became evident that people working for peace in different parts of the world face many similar challenges. The exchange of experiences and ideas inspired new energy and a shared vision for building a just and peaceful world.
The discussions during the conference were diverse and insightful. Participants reflected on the state of global peace and security and the 25-year journey of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, focusing on the achievements, remaining challenges, and the next steps forward. Particular attention was given to the importance of women’s participation and leadership, the resilience and solidarity of peacebuilders, the sustainability of local initiatives in a restricted civic space, and the future directions of peacebuilding.
A significant part of the conference was dedicated to exploring the role of art in promoting messages of peace, showing how music, poetry, and visual arts can raise awareness, foster empathy, and bring people together when words are no longer enough.
According to Ekaterine: “Being part of this space was a profoundly meaningful experience for me. It is deeply inspiring to see how courageously and faithfully people engaged in peace work continue their efforts in challenging and complex realities. Listening to their experiences gives you strength, motivation, and a deeper sense of responsibility. You realize that you are not alone, and that your everyday work is part of a shared mission. Solidarity, empathy, mutual support, and learning from one another bring new perspectives and strengthen the belief that progress is possible even when circumstances are difficult. Peace Connect once again reminded us that connection and cooperation reinforce our collective effort to build a just, peaceful, and equal world.”
At Tskaltubo mutual assistance group meeting, the survey results were discussed. The community completed 126 questionnaires.
The data collected reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs in four settlements (Kopitnari, the former Statistical Office building, 9 April Street, and Abkhazia Street).
The group members decided to hold meetings with the public to better identify priority issues and develop civic initiatives.
In the second part of the meeting, participants discussed the rules of application submission process for civic initiatives. They will strive to formulate ideas based on community needs in order to receive funding.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
Kutaisi women's mutual assistance group - "Women’s Voice" met again. This time, they discussed the survey.
Kutaisi is one of the municipalities where the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted a survey on the needs of IDPs, focusing on infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.
103 respondents (69 women and 34 men) participated in the survey.
Members of the women's mutual assistance group will present the results of the IDP survey.
The main goal of the survey is to identify needs in the community and then fund initiatives to address critical issues.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
Evaluation of the survey process, achievements and challenges, and discussion of a sample initiative form - this was the topic and goal of the mutual assistance group "Community Power" meeting in Khoni.
In the IDP settlement on Abkhazeti Street, 108 IDPs - 80 women and 28 men were interviewed on the following community needs: infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.
Primary data is available for all three areas. The group members will present the results of the IDP survey. Then, by mutual agreement, they will select a priority issue and begin the necessary preparations for funding the initiative.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
In an IDP settlement of Poti, women are uniting to identify and address community problems.
The aim of the meeting with members of mutual assistance group was to discuss the survey results. Five members of the group interviewed approximately 100 people from the community. The data obtained reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs. These needs were discussed at the meeting. Participants visited the locations where problems are most visible. They agreed to hold additional meetings with the population to jointly identify priority problems and develop civic initiatives for their solution.
Participants also learned the rules for filling out applications for civic initiatives, which will help them to formulate ideas based on community needs.
The work of Poti mutual assistance group clearly demonstrates unity, responsibility, and a desire for change. The women demonstrate that community well-being is possible through joint efforts.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.
Kutaisi mutual assistance group "Voice of Women" starts the research to identify the problems and needs of IDP communities and develop civic initiatives based on these findings (this is the only group that has given itself the name "Voice of Women").
At its latest meeting, group members discussed the details of the survey process, its forms, and methods. They already know the survey dates and target groups. All of this determines the survey's success. In the next stage, initiatives will be developed and supported that address the identified needs for the well-being of the IDP community.
The project is implemented by a coalition of nongovernmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”
Poti women's mutual assistance group is entering a new phase: identifying priority issues in the IDP community and conducting a survey to understand women's needs.
During the meeting, group representatives discussed the survey methodology, techniques, timeframe, stages, selection of target groups, and the number of participants.
The knowledge and skills acquired through the project will help group participants to effectively organize the survey process. Once needs are identified, support for civil society initiatives is planned, which will improve the social situation of the IDP community.
