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In February the Fund "Sukhumi" began series of meetings - in Zugdidi and Senaki, held a debate on «Are the efforts of local structures adequate on violence prevention and assistance to victims?"

To the same theme was devoted to a round table held in Kutaisi.

Significantly positive, which was recorded at all the meetings, was that they were attended by all units, structures that are provided in the referral mechanisms in the prevention of domestic violence.

In the office of the Fund " Sukhumi" there  gathered representatives of the local City Council, police, courts , NGOs , social workers, lawyers, attorneys, psychologists... that there are people who directly or indirectly are related to preventive mechanisms.

Despite the fact that during the meeting, and active discussions there were more questions than answers, the participants talked about personal responsibility and the need for coordinated efforts.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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