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- Integration and social stereotypes - for the discussion of that topic over 30 girls and boys gathered in Fund "Sukhumi". In the first part of the meeting was screened the film shot by the by the group of volunteers of Fund "Sukhumi".

After the screening, there was held a discussion. According to the participants, integration of a very painful issue and stereotypes existing in society, often contribute to infringement of human rights. After the analysis participants thought over the ways and solutions, and mentioned that it is necessary to destroy harmful stereotypes that lead us to violence.

The meeting was held within the 16-day campaign. Youth expressed their protest and willingness to be actively involved in addressing the problem of violence.

In the Women’s Support Centre in Khoni participants of the School of young leaders held a round table meeting on the topic "Non-violent culture in society”.

Participants of the meeting were representatives of local self-government, non-governmental organizations, students, pupils, teachers and psychologists.

According to the attendees it is necessary to introduce non-violent culture in society and all structures should work on this issue.

-  What legal mechanisms and international documents exist to combat violence against women, are young women familiar with these documents - these issues were discussed at the informational meeting held in the Women’s Support Centre in Tskhaltubo with participation of 14 young women. As it turned out, most of the participants learned about the international 16-day campaign for the first time, so they read with interest leaflets, calendars and posters published within the framework of the campaign. They joined the global protest against violence with white ribbons.

In sanatorium "Metalurg” in Tskhaltubo was held an informational meeting with women IDPs. They were provided with the information about the campaign, and with leaflets, calendars and posters… In solidarity participants wore ​​white ribbons.

In parallel to the meeting there were held legal advice and psychological counseling.

Psychologist talked with the participants on the topic of domestic violence, about the lack of communication between people, which often leads to conflict.

Legal counseling related social problems.

The attendees were explained legal mechanisms that can be used to solve various problems.