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 On February 5, the block “gust in studio” of the “News in 17.00” was held with participation of two representatives of Batumi GAC.

The show evaluated two-year activities of the council. Concrete results were revealed, achieved by GAC and promotes to establishment of gender policy on local level.

Conducted researches, public discussions on different important issues, informational meetings with civil groups, activities of the club of voter women in direction of advocacy, suggestions, prepared for city budget, programs, meeting with gender advisory council of the Parliament – guests of the show spoke about schedule of the council.

Particular attention was paid to package of recommendations and suggestions presented to the self-government regarding activities of protection from domestic violence. The journalist mentioned that this issue is the most painful among gender cases in Adjara. It was underlined that readiness for collaboration of both branches of local government, activities planned for informing the staff,  is worth noting. 

As for the future perspectives, it was said that the council is going to submit the projects to the self-government for financing, which will promote to development of local civil groups. Intensive work is carried out on local gender policy document, which will be submitted to Sakrebulo by the name of the council. 

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State