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The meetings with girls are still very interesting. 6 meetings were held in January, where the Law of Domestic Violence was discussed. Interesting real-life examples were  provided at the discussions.

Kutaisi, 15.01.14 - The implementation of the Law will lead to major changes in society – say all 12 participants of the meeting. They, as a result of frequent meetings, have a power to protect their own rights.

Photi, 16.01.14 – 13 girls and 3 boys took parts in the meeting. The conversation about Defense Mechanisms caused many questions. One of the participants mentioned: "Georgian consciousness is not ready for such kind of changes. It is very difficult to solve family problems with the help of police.”

Tskaltubo, 17.01.14 - 12 girls were discussing the law in the interactive way. The meeting members announced, that "the law exists but in many cases the victims don’t use it because they have no hope.” That’s why we need to work more with society.

Khoni, 20.01.14 -  Among 14 participants there were girls and boys. Boys were especially active, they discussed the alarming statistics of violence and its causes. As Giorgi Nachkebia mentioned: Society and the law stand apart from each other, everyone should now about their rights. Such kind of meetings will change the consciousness of society.

Senaki, 23.01.14 - From the very beginning some of 15 participants were speaking about the  obedience of wives to husbands, others - about strengthening their positions. But almost everyone believed the law was the best tool to prevent violence.

Koki, 27.01.14 – Here the discussion was very interesting as it involved the most number of participants – 17 young people. Most of participants still believe that despite the Law woman can’t use it and protect herself because of traditions. However, they do not deny that the stereotypes should be broken up.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)