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Within the framework of the project on gender equality problem research, implemented by Fund "Sukhumi”, deep interview was held with the Chairperson of the Commission on legal and procedural issues of the local self government of Batumi city. The objective of the interview was to define position of a respondent in regard with the issue of women political activeness.

All fourteen questions fixed opinions of the interviewer about: why there are less women-politicians than men politicians, why voters support more women-candidates; whether political parties are interested in the issue of gender equality; how policy may be changed in case of involvement of more women in political life of the country; which mechanisms are necessary for assisting growth of women’s representation etc.

In respondent’s opinion enhancing of women’s representation in political life of the country is a positive fact which should be supported through partnering of different structures.

Attention was paid to the role of non-governmental sector: "NGOs can render serious assistance to parties with own resources. The main is to formulate and sound the problem correctly.

Three-day training on the topic of domestic violence was held for the employees of Fund "Sukhumi” on February 9-11.

What is the basis of violator’s aggression; what interpersonal relations are based on; what the just communication is; what stereotypes break family harmony.

Considering these and other issues participants were very active.

The special interest was fixed towards the elements of forum-theatre when they acquainted with the essence, phases, skills for controlling conflict at different stages through role games.

Psychologist’s block was devoted to defining the roles of victims and violators. A lawyer told about the Law on domestic violence, measures on protection of victims and answered the questions of participants.

Fund employees evaluated the three-day training as productive one:

-   We had possibility to share our opinions.

-   There were trainers, assistants, lawyers. We estimated each other’s work.

-   We watched the considered issue in a different way. This experience will help us in our future activity.