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Workshops on the topic of elections carried out in Ozurgeti were particularly interesting for women-voters. Four workshops were attended by 59 participants. Most of them are actively involved in election campaign. That’s why it was important for them to acquaint with changes made in election legislation and realize authorities of the local self-government. There was mentioned that citizens often address local self government for solution of the issues which are outside of their competence. That’s why it is important to inform civil society about authorities of that organ. For young voters voting for the first time the information on voting procedures and their rights was especially interesting. First of all, listeners link future elections with solution of social and other problems existing in the city. To achieve this they consider it necessary to increase women’s representation in the local self-government.   The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.

-   Perhaps it will not be loudly told that youth thinks independently and have many new ideas. Their activation and involvement in peace processes will give positive results. Three day training made me think on many issues, reminded me about my obligations. We should find new ways and possibilities to establish contacts with Abkhazians to rebuild confidence – with this opinion one of the participants, Tamar Subeliani, fixed common mood of the participants. This was the last screening training within the framework of the project. Training was held in Kutaisi for students IDPs. Young girls understood well why they came to the training. Most of them have great wish to come in Leaders’ school since they will be given possibility to become leaders to be actively involved in public-social life of the country.   The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna, women’s Swedish Foundation.