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- I am delighted with today's meetings and discussions and was pleased that I had the opportunity to speak honestly on such topics as domestic violence and gender equality, - Lela Bzhalava, a lawyer.

- I am glad that I attend the meeting, which has brought together active, sober-minded women. This union will certainly lead to positive results, - Irma Kakhidze, a poetess, a member of the Blinds Union.

 -I am satisfied with the work of the Club. I hope that the women gathered here will be able to protect women's rights and advocate for their issues, - Manana Rokva, a nurse.

Such opinions were heard at the meeting of the Club of Women-Voters in Batumi. Since February the Club started to work with the new composition (new members have joined the old ones). Participants were acquainted with the work of the Club, its Charter and a work plan.

A lawyer of Fund "Sukhumi" talked about issues of advocacy and lobbying. The participants believe that the lobbying will help them work more actively to protect the interests of women.