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18 representatives of local self-government, city administrations and social services from 6 regions of Western Georgia (Kutaisi, Tskhaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti, Zugdidi) were brought by Fund "Sukhumi” together at Sairme resort.

Within three days they participated in the training on "Preventive strategies against domestic violence".

For the participants of the training much was familiar, but there were new information and approaches. This was conditioned by the topics presented for discussion: gender equality, stereotypes, gender violence, state mechanisms against violence, referral mechanisms of social and legal protection of victims of domestic violence, a model of institutional cooperation...

At the end of the training, there were developed concepts for future strategies for some regions.

Activity of Fund "Sukhumi" on violence prevention is impossible without active involvement of local government agencies. The training contributed to closer cooperation in this regard.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst  (Germany)