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The show of the TV company “Rioni” on June 8, aired 2 round tables, which was conducted by the Fund “Sukhumi” in Tskaltubo WSC between women-candidates (representatives of National Movement and “Georgian Dream”) of self-government and IDP groups. The organizers of the meeting are: members of the “Synegy” net – Fund “Sukhumi”, Fund of Women Entrepreneurs Teacher’s Union “Education and Universe”. There are 8 political parties presented and the gender balance is less protected in the final list.

Women candidates expressed a hope, that the women will by no means appear in the local government and will be the mediator between civil groups and local self-government. 

“Vote for the women”, “We need women in politics” – net for gender equality hold a demonstration in Tbilisi under these slogans.

The aim of the peaceful demonstration was activating the voters in the local self-government election on behalf of the women candidates. The participants talked about women’s role in politics and after that organized walking demonstration to Tbilisi Sakrebulo.

Women’s demonstration was joined by the party representatives and candidates of 15 June elections.

The demonstration was attended by the representatives of the fund “Sukhumi”.