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A regular telecast from the cycle "Woman and politics” was aired by the TV broadcasting company "Rioni”. The plot shown prior to the telecast was about activity of the Clubs of Women-Voters on advocacy of women’s problems. Definition of problems, meetings with members of local self-government, acquaintance with social packages and cooperation in solution of crucial issues, formation of advocacy group and definition of Action Strategy. Study visits make the activity in this direction even more effective. Guests invited to the telecast – members of Clubs of Women-Voters in Tskhaltubo and Kutaisi, project assistants, representatives of non-governmental sector with the work experience in the similar activity told about advocacy of civic interests, who can conduct advocacy campaigns, how Clubs select problems, how they are going to work on advocacy and lobbying. The conversation touched upon problems identified in Kutaisi and Tskhaltubo: municipal transport benefits for certain categories of people, the issue of night-time transport operation, ramps for unimpeded movement of people with disabilities and prams, lack of toilets in the city center. Particular concern was expressed over the fact that, there is a problem with drinking water in the centre of the city and objects with the sweet water of uncertain composition, which are not complied with basic health standards, do not solve it. "Our goal is not to find problems for the confrontation. We want to cooperate with all to resolve these and other vital issues". "We will try to frequently remind of these issues to those who are responsible for their solution". Fund "Sukhumi” representatives talked briefly about the course of advocacy campaign in other clubs and which issues had been resolved as a result of these campaigns.   The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.