What is the role of women in representative bodies, whether the government supports initiative of NGOs - to determine the gender quotas at the level of legislation. Representatives of the fund “Sukhumi” and the GAC fixed their attitude to the issue.

As the chairman of the gender equality council of the Parliament Manana Koyui96hidze noted gender quotas have both supporters and opponents. To her opinion, the awareness of positive aspects of the quota in parliament, political parties, community and need to reach a consensus it should be recognized correctly. Although the reality that Georgia is on the 112 th place out of 150 in women's representation, is not acceptable. It was evident from the interviews of other members of Parliament.

 

“Guest in the studio” – Radio “Rioni” aired two programs on actual issues – establishment of gender components in the educational process, change of local self-government policy in direction of gender issues.

The guest of the first show was program director of GYLA Kutaisi branch, member of Kutaisi GAC – Nodar Jikia. The second show was participated by the Methodist of kindergarten – Lela Gurgenidze, member Kutaisi GAC – Nata Todua and representative if the fund “Sukhumi”  - Lali Shengelia.

While speaking with radio journalist - Nana Royui96idze, many important questions were raised, connected with raising of civil society awareness in the society.