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A regular radio broadcast from the cycle "Women and Politics” was aired on March 23 on radio "Dzveli kalaki".

In the broadcast was covered activity on lobbying of the legislative initiative (issuance of 600 GEL to all women giving birth) of fund "Sukhumi". Active public debate proves the positive attitude of citizens towards the initiative. "This is probably very minimal, but to be realistic, at this stage we can not demand more from the state." "This will be an incentive for many poor families to have another child."

During the broadcast, attention was paid to familiarization with the methodology of advocacy and lobbying implemented by fund "Sukhumi" in Clubs of Women-Voters.

Outcomes of work with political parties for the purpose of lobbying this initiative show that they welcome the initiative of the fund and are willing to support them at different levels. The broadcast also touched upon the issue of cooperation between Clubs of Women-Voters and local governments. What are women’s initiatives and how are they supported at the local level? The need for cooperation and good for society become obvious on examples of Poti, Khobi, and Ozurgeti.

There was also provided information about the grant program adopted by the local government of Ozurgeti with the initiative of women-members of the local government.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.