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On the 3rd of September women deputies of local self-government of Imereti region and representatives of the public gathered in the conference hall of the Hotel "Imperial”.
In the first part of the meeting representatives of local self-government talked about the situation in local government in terms of female participation.
The main part of the meeting was devoted to the presentation of books published by Fund "Sukhumi". The brochure, "Gender and the political parties” provides general characteristic of the gender situation in political spectrum of the country.
"Teacher’ trip around Caucasus” by Russian teacher Elvira Gorukhina was translated with the support of the international organization Kvinna til Kvinna. This book is about perpetual values which arouse feelings of repentance, forgiveness, and love to one’s neighbour.
- It is impossible not to feel. It seems like if she sits beside you and tells the amazing stories of her trip, - Lela Gvenetadze.
- Only few would have the strength to decide on such a journey. It is not so easy to travel and then write about it so that the reader feel.
The current link between the processes of peace-building and state development, the importance of women's participation in these processes - the speakers focused their attention on these issues.
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna, women’s Swedish Foundation. | 
