On July
23-25 representatives of the Democracy course of the School of Young Women Leaders
were provided with the seminar in the City Council (Sakrebulo) of Kutaisi.
Trainers
were members of the local self-government, head of Women’s Political Resource Centre.
During the
three-day seminar participants acquainted with the essence of the local
government, political system of Georgia,
the relationship of political parties and civil society, stages and history of
feminism and women's role in politics.
The
seminar, excursion, and meeting with members of the Sakrebulo, increased desire
of young girls to become ideal leaders. Some of them liked to sit in a chair of
the chairman of Sakrebulo.
"Whoever
sits in this chair will have a great future. Remember education and
intelligence are the guarantee of involving in local government activity and
subsequent promotion "- said the chairman of Sakrebulo Amiran Khvadagiani
and offered the girls internships there.
During the excursion,
the girls were given the opportunity to become acquainted with the activities
of people working in different areas. They met with women leaders and concluded
that "the immediacy is one of the best ways to the hearts of people".
Familiarization
with the suffrage gave the youth self-confidence. Today, they boldly say that
in future elections they make full use of the information, and will defend
their rights.
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