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The first meeting of Batumi Gender Advisory Council was organized in the meeting room the City Council. At the meeting there was told again about the project objectives, defined a strategy of the GAC’s activity and the work plan.

At the meeting there were elected chairperson and deputy chairperson of the GAC. There were agreed the main principles of the GAC’s Regulation. According to the participants they accept a constructive type of work of the GAC and the focus on the support of social justice, alleviation of the situation of groups (including female) with special needs, and on the consideration of gender budgeting.

They said about the importance of inclusion in health and social projects, whether it is a new initiative or correction of shortcomings in the existing program. The main thing is to distribute resources properly and initiate real plans.

According to the members of the local City Council, they should take into consideration the fact that very little time has left before the completion of the powers of the City Council of the previous convocation. So, it is desirable to make maximum use of their resources.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State