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The show prepared in frames of UN and aired by the TV company “Rioni” was devoted to the issue of gender balance in the regions.

What is the attitude of the society toward social equality in the regions, how important is the women’s share in politics, economics, public life, how has the situation changed in comparison with the previous years? How are the NGOs working on women issues evaluate existing situation?

By the statements of the fund “Sukhumi” and “Education and Universe” the situation has changed in comparison with the previous years. We have announced political will and sophisticated legislative basis, more informed and motivated society. In spite of the fact that these elections have not basically changed the situation, we have already seen the women as independent majritarian candidates as well as candidates for the Mayor and governor…we saw more confidence from the side of society, interest from political parties, who found women for strengthening their compositin.