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By the initiative of Fund "Sukhumi” a three-day training was held in Batumi with participation of the members of the Clubs of Women-Voters from Batumi, Ozurgeti, Tskhaltubo, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Khoni, Khobi, Poti (two representatives from every club).

The topic of the training was "Training women for participation in local self-government elections”.

What are particular qualities which distinguish women-leaders from men-leaders? What is the reason of the shortage of women’s solidarity? Why people do not vote for women-candidates? – the training started with active discussion of these issues.

The next day of the training began with consideration of Election Legislation and the Law about local self-government.

The last day participants of the training elaborated workshop module.

They mentioned that the 3-day work of the training was productive:

-  The work was interesting. We looked at the topic of women’s leadership from different positions and reconsidered much.

-  There are many changed made in the Law. Knowledge of Laws will help us be qualified in any issue and be actively involved in election process.

According to the project participants of the training will carry out workshops in their cities. They will work with different groups of society and acquaint them with the Law about local self-government and changes made in Election Legislation.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization NED – National Endowment for Democracy, USA.