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Society needs information on the topic of domestic violence, practical use of existing mechanisms against violence and social cooperation between the state and public institutions. This was evident on a one-day trainings conducted by fund "Sukhumi" on July 24, 25, 26, with the financial support of the organization "World Vision" for the representatives of Didveli, Dimi, Pirveli and Meore Obcha, and Sviri communities.

At the end of the training there were made ​​the following comments:

"As a school principal I really needed information that you have provided," "We already know how to identify violence cases, how to help victims. I will try to share my knowledge with friends"; "As rural district police representatives we often have to intervene in family conflicts. We are grateful for the fact that we have provided us with the information on state regulations and their practical use, "Once again we saw how complicated is the problem of domestic violence, how far comprehensive approach is needed to address it, how important is prevention of violence".

The training was conducted in an interactive mode, sometimes - on the background of intense debates. There was also a theoretical material, the specific stories and strategies elaborated to address them.

Special emotions were caused by youth forum-theatre performances of Fund "Sukhumi”. There were identified the prospects for their future cooperation with educational institutions.

"Family conflicts – victim, perpetrator, society’s attitude”. Debates on this theme were held in six youth debate clubs with participation of about 130 young people.

The debates showed the relevance of the theme.

There was revealed a common attitude of young people to the fact that family conflicts are directly related to violence. In the recommendations there were expressed opinions that people should learn to manage conflict through communication.

There was a disagreement with regard to the question – who should resolve family conflicts? A family member, a neighbor, a friend, an NGO, state and other structures. Most people believe that if a family conflict took the form of violence, along with the conflict parties there should be interfered different structures that violence has not led to tragic consequences.

Debates organized by Khoni youth center, distinguished from all others. Activists with the support of the local Municipality Council held an event – visited Martvili monastery complex and discussed in the nature the topic "Youth and cultural-historical heritage". They considered their duty to actively protect the cultural heritage. 

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)