"Monologues of victims on radio "Dzveli kalaki" reflect the plight of women, various twists and turns of life, clash with social stereotypes:
… Jealousy ... - as one of the forms of psychological violence that turns woman's life into hell ...
Society believes that she should close her eyes for the sake of children ... husband does not see anything violent and abusive in his behavior...
The heroine of the monologue is split. Listener should make a conclusion by himself/herself.
One can live for years in an environment that is far from ideal and harmonious family, but not become embittered and maintain dignity: a woman abandoned by her husband, is bringing up his daughter from another woman (he and the woman died in a car crash). She did not listen to the advice "of well-wishers", because she could not leave a little girl in an orphanage.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
The radio programme transmitted on the radio broadcasting "Dzveli kalaki" was about the work started in the project supported by the international organization EED.
The Project Coordinator provides listeners with the information about activities and expected changes in society, which should be realized within the framework of the three-year project.
The main component of the project is a new stage in the work of the Women's Support Centers, which implies greater autonomy and a greater involvement of local communities in the eradication of violence against women, closer cooperation of the organization with local authorities, resulting in drawing up of the memorandum. The memorandum, drawn up with the local government of Senaki is the best precedent for such kind of cooperation: "Any information which is important for society can be solved when we combine our efforts," – that is the evaluation of the cooperation by the head of the local government of Senaki, Mr. Besik Narmania.
The cases described by respondents confirm that this cooperation is valuable: The fate of several families has been improved only through the active involvement of society and the various structures.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
The radio programme transmitted on theradio broadcasting "Dzveli kalaki" on April 20thtold listeners about the work of the advocacy groupsof the Clubs of Women-Voters.
The moderator of the Clubs tells about activities of the advocacy groups.
In Tskhaltubo - local government provided one-time financial assistance to the deserved teachers, the TV plot which presented society those people;
- The issue of water supply in several districts of Kutaisi and efforts made for advocating, which covered all the local structures and aroused great public interest;
- Workshops in regional clubs where participants identified issuesthat need to be advocated and elaborated a necessary strategy.
As an example, there were discussed the cases of advocacy and analyzed the correctness of its strategy - the main part of the programme was dedicated tothese issues.
Under the heading "Active Woman" the author of the broadcast tells about a journalist, a publicist and a member of the advocacy group – Lia Gvenetadze.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.
Particular attention in the broadcast, prepared by the Fund "Sukhumi", was given to women's activism in public life and politics.
Co-chairperson of Fund "Sukhumi" and the Project Coordinator Meri Gelashvili said: "In our country, women's activism is visible in public organizations, but in government agencies and political bodies women are underrepresented".
Mzia Kikalishvili (leader of Tskhaltubo organization of Democratic party of Georgia) said: "I will always try to persuade women to be active. It's hard for men, especially Georgian men, to get used to the fact of women’s presence in the ruling top of the party".
"We have three female deputies in our Sakrebulo, and the balance is in the machinery (two of the three offices are run by women). Certainly, women need to be mobilize", - Aleko Mameshvili (Chairman of Ozurgeti municipality).
The project assistant Gulnara Lakerbaia: "Activities in the Clubs of Women-Voters have been continued. We have selected groups on advocacy and public relations. I think that the project will again contribute to women’s mobilization and healthy competition."
On the last day of the campaign - December 10 on radio "Dzveli kalaki" was aired the last radio broadcast, prepared within the framework of the project.
The first block of the broadcast was devoted to the project coordinator, who summarized the results of the three years work. Particular attention was paid to the changes brought though the activities carried out in Women's Support Centers of Fund "Sukhumi". She talked about lively public discussions, initiatives that have been the result of informational and educational activities on a new level of institutional cooperation, which resulted in serious prospects for cooperation with local self government.
In the second block of the broadcast was featured informational campaign and the involvement of the broad masses of society. In interviews respondents once again recorded the need of correct public perception of the problems of violence and the need for effective security mechanisms.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
The history of international information campaign against gender violence, the long-term involvement of Fund "Sukhumi" in the campaign, evaluation of the campaign relevance by various groups of society - these issues were reflected in the broadcast, organized by Fund "Sukhumi" on the radio "Dzveli Kalaki".
"The slogan of the campaign "From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World" accurately reflects our everyday life and unites the theme of peace in the family and peace in the world" - so responded to the enthusiasm of the international campaign, women living in the region.
"The constant fear, emotions, feelings of insecurity leaves its imprint on the human psyche, physical health, so the campaign theme is so close and valuable to society," - say psychologists.
The conversation also touched upon the issue of violence prevention, where specialists drew special attention to interpersonal relations.
Listeners of the last radio broadcast from the cycle "Woman and politics” transmitted on air of radio "Dzveli kalaki” had an opportunity to listen to assessment and opinions of the members of Club of Women-Voters, government and society representatives about the future strategy.
The project coordinator Meri Gelashvili talked about the achieved results and the gaps. Women’s clubs and their supporters will continue to work with the appropriate enthusiasm in the new project, there will be held parliamentary elections, which must necessarily change the status of women existing today in terms of participation.
Club leaders named specific results of women’s problems advocacy and mentioned that the obtained practice will give them the opportunity to address more problems in the future which increases the confidence of women in their region to the activities of clubs.
"The only one woman in our Sakrebulo has already created the appropriate weather. As to increasing of women’s participation I agree with the opinion that a woman has a sense of responsibility and opportunity, so I welcome their desire to be in politics "- such a position was expressed by the member of Kutaisi City Council Merab Meshveliani.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.
In the broadcast prepared by Fund "Sukhumi" were highlighted the activities carried out by fund during the last period.
The broadcast described the round table held in fund "Sukhumi" with participation of professionals of particular specialties to discuss the legislative initiative, elaborated by fund "Sukhumi". According to the lawyer of the fund - "an initiative is elaborated to make amendments to the Code of Georgia on Administrative offences with regard to penalizing violators in the amount of 200 GEL; practicing lawyers expressed their positions".
According to participants, "domestic violence increases every day, this is one of the ways for the violator to restrain himself from committing violence", "penalty is a good way to protect the victim, but only practice will show us its effectiveness".
The broadcast highlighted meetings of fund "Sukhumi" in Khurcha. A gynecologist and a psychologist of Fund "Sukhumi" met with the IDPs living there. The psychologist spoke with participants about sexual culture.
- "This is a very topical theme, it would be better if teenagers will receive information in family, rather than on the street”.
The Youth Forum-theatre visited the village Koki. The audience actively participated in the discussion of scenes.
There are reflected informational meetings with girls on gender violence.
The broadcast was also about the role of mass media in the eradication of domestic violence: - "This topic is not sufficiently covered in the media, it would be better if journalists will choose an appropriate form for covering events, it is not enough only to raise the issue. Media can play an important role in this regard".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
A regular radiobroadcast of Fund "Sukhumi” is about activities carried out by Fund for the last period.
In the broadcast there was sounded an interview of the representative of the National Endowment of Democracy, Martha Berta. She mentioned that NED works in Georgia to develop and support democracy. She welcomes women’s activity in Georgia, but thinks that much should be done yet.
Activists of the Club of Women-Voters of Zugdidi say that women’s communities should actively cooperate with government, raise topical issues and to be oriented on their solution.
The broadcast highlighted activities of the School of Young Women-Leaders, who are being trained on democracy at present. "The way of bringing up new generation will define the level of the development of our state. Tomorrow they will run the country", - said chairman of the local government of Kutaisi Amiran Khvadagiani at a meeting with young women-leaders in Sakrebulo.
A founder of Women's Political Resource Center Lika Nadaraia, who also worked with the girls, said: "Georgia has never been such "pro-male" as it is now, and it calls into question the level of democracy in the country. The new generation is more open and free, and will necessarily say its word".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.
"No to violence, no to arms!” – this is the main message of the radio broadcast made by Fund "Sukhumi” and aired on live of radio "Dzveli kalaki”. The broadcast covers the international campaign "Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence”, positions of IDP participating in the activities held by the Fund within the campaign in Kutaisi, Tskhaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti, Ozurgeti and Khurcha.
Respondents talked about the pain caused by abuse of guns, uncontrolled arms, especially for women and children.
- During wars and in post conflict period women’s rights are often infringed therefore we are against any form of violence, - say the respondents.
The broadcast showed the importance of the security and the common opinion of the participants: gun violence can be avoided only by eradicating uncontrolled arms.
The format of anonymous radio monologues gives the opportunity to hear the dramatic stories of women who have spent their lives in such a way that they had not even thought about what it would be more correct to find a way out than to live with a husband-violator with the constant sense of impending doom.
A sense of inferiority, failed career and personal life, bad health – all these are the cost for a patient, which accompanies the cycle of physical, economic, and psychological violence.
These stories are different from previous ones because they are told by relatives of women-victims of violence, but not by the victims themselves. They still do not realize the drama of their situation. This underlines once again how difficult it is for them to analyze the situation and to adequately assess the reality.
Unfortunately there are many such women...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
Again anonymous radio monologues were broadcasted on air of radio "Dzveli kalaki”.
"I was abducted when I was 15 years old. When I was 18 I became a widow. I raised two children alone and could not decide to marry again, though I had many admiers and thought many times that maybe I could have been happy ... "
- There are many such stories. On the one hand it is the belief that each person has a right to happiness, on the other hand it’s the public stereotype that widows are deprived of this right. This radio story makes us think.
The second story concerns the fate of an abducted girl.
Mother tried to return her, however she could not withstand strict uncles of her daughter. They thought it was a shame if she would have returned home but could not protect her from a husband who subjected her to violence. And once again the mother was the one who protected the girl: now she lives in a rented apartment and is trying to live a normal life ...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
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.
Another series of radio monologues were broadcasted on air of radio "Dzveli kalaki”. Women tell about their stories how they got married without love, and still regret it. There are often conflicts in their families.
"After another conflict I return at home just for the sake of my children. I know that if I do it differently, people will condemn me. I hate this abnormal existence only because I want my children to have father”.
The second monologue reminds us the first story.
"I decided to go back to my parents, but relatives interfered and did not allow me to do this step. I have two children. I will not let my daughter to share my fate and to do my best so that she get married with love and be happy".
The background for the radio monologues of Fund "Sukhumi” is a social audio clip. And listeners are provided with enough information to think about.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
The radiobroadcast prepared by fund" Sukhumi" was transferred on the air of "Dzveli kalaki”.
It was about a new stage of the project, which, in addition to the activities implemented last year, envisages new vectors. Among them, mobilization of women in Women's Support Centers, founded by Fund "Sukhumi", active cooperation with local government and legal authorities.
Lawyers-experts of Fund told about new changes in the Code of Administrative Offences. These changes involve a penalty for violators in the amount of 500 to 1000 GEL. The conversation touched on the specific assistance that was provided to beneficiaries by the group of lawyers-experts.
"I will fight for my tomorrow" – these are words from an interview with a girl – participant of the meeting with a psychologist. Respondents unanimously emphasized the need for psychological help. A director of the youth forum theater talks about future plans relating to the performance of storyboards initiated by audience and conduction of discussions of the new format.
Journalists - as respondents - talk about the need for adopting a professional attitude to the subject of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.
The day of broadcasting a radio programme of Fund "Sukhumi” on radio "Dzveli kalaki” coincided with the World day of human rights protection.
The radiobroadcast was about the initiative of fund "Sukhumi”, which resulted with the presentation of the new public garden in the centre of Kutaisi. The public garden was opened within the framework of the action against gender violence conducted by fund "Sukhumi” in Western Georgia and, accordingly, it was named the "Public garden of November25”.
Participants of an international youth training, conducted by fund "Sukhumi" in Kutaisi, spoke about the debate in Caucasus format, held on the problem of violence.
The radio broadcast covered the activities implemented at Women’s SupportCenter in the village of Khurcha of Zugdidi district. Respondents said that activities conducted in Khurcha by fund "Sukhumi" are very important, since there they discuss issues topical for the women of this particular region.
The radio broadcast also covered a lot of interesting activities held within the framework of the campaign. It shows well that society sees violence as evil and tries to find ways to overcome it.
November 22 broadcast of Radio Dzveli kalaki "came the next broadcast. The first story concerns a post-conflict IDP families life, family harmony, which was destroyed as a result of the changed social reality ...
The second story will cause many to think: "The man I loved, was a drug addict. I love him and I can not quit. Why would I not worth it, I will fight for his recovery. " - Although the heroine of the story is aware of the complexity of their situation.
During transmission sounded about 16-day campaign, its most important dates.
