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In eight group meetings with psychologist conducted in collective centres of Kutaisi participated 67 women aged 18 to 48.

At the meetings the psychologist spoke to women about the theme of deception – why people deceive.

- Often we do it because we want to create better impression about ourselves, often because of a sence of compassion, fear or a sence of duty, not to offend others and avoid the pain caused by emotions. We hold something back, control ourselves, change one information with another. And we don’t act consiously always, - says the psychologist.

The meetings participants shared interesting opinions on that theme.   

The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.

Representatives of the League of Women-Voters of the seven cities in Western Georgia (Kutaisi, Tskhaltubo, Khoni, Batumi, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti) gathered around the round table in the conference room of fund "Sukhumi".

Participants have positively evaluated annual activity of the Club of Women-Voters. As a result of the workshops on advocacy and lobby, leader and his/her team, expected outcomes in the Election code the level of activity and awareness of society has increased. There were formed advocacy groups consisting of five people who could manage to solve the problems with water supply and electricity, as well as other everyday issues. There was released a calendar that reflects the work of the League of Women-Voters. There have been organized many cultural and exchange activities.

The participants were especially interested in the topics – pre-election training of political parties, acquaintance with the Law on domestic violence (Action plan) and its analysis.

By the end of the day there was done a group work – parliamentary elections – challenges and ways of solution. In the meeting participated a coordinator of Swedish women’s organization Kvinna till Kvinna in Georgia Marie Wirde.

- I am happy to be with you. Our organization has been working with Fund "Sukhumi” for several years. Our purpose is to have as many women-leaders as possible to achieve peace all over the world! We are planning to conduct workshops and trainings for women in different regions of Western Georgia, - said Marie Wirde.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.

According to tradition, at the end of the month was published the fourth issue of "Women's Voice."

The magazine covers the activities of fund "Sukhumi" and the impact of this activity on women living in Western Georgia, who actively participate in different measures held in Women's Support Centers.

A special place is given to the work of a psychologist, since it is the most important part of fund "Sukhumi’s" activity. Articles show that trust in the psychologist is increasing. There is also printed the psychologist’s advice on "how to get rid of complexes," which attracted readers’ attention still in the process of publication.

Meetings with a lawyer have been continued in the Women's Support Centers (Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskhaltubo, Senaki, Poti and Khurcha). The number of participants at the meetings is growing every month. Not only women but also men are interested in legal issues.

Meetings with the lawyer, held in August, related to issues of resettlement, divorce, inheritance, and social subsidy.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.