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In the office of Fund "Sukhumi" was held a two-day training on "Advocacy - an effective tool for the protection of civic interests". It was attended by 24 members of advocacy groups of the League of Women-Voters from eight towns in Western Georgia. Among the participants were students, teachers, journalists and public figures.

The training program included both theory and practical exercises in groups.

The participants got acquainted with the concept of advocacy, its stages and methods of determining effective actions in the process of advocacy.

During group works participants defined one problem for each town and developed a strategy to address it.

As a result of the training, participants obtained new skills for advocacy, planned their joint future activity and shared their experiences.

The training course was covered by the local TV company "Rioni".