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In
evening of 31th of October women gathered in the public garden of "November
25” of Fund "Sukhumi” in Kutaisi, Western Georgia.
All of
them wore green scarves and had candles in their hands. The vigil was held
within the framework of the international campaign "No women, No peace!”
One of
the slogans expressed solidarity to Afghan women for their right to take active
participation in building of peace and democratic society.
The
vigil was held on the day of signing the UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Even
after 11 years of adoption of this document women’s potential has not yet been
used in policy making and peace processes.
"Let’s
make efficient the UN Resolution 1325 for peace and security!” – says the second
slogan of the vigil. It is a message for those who prevent women’s involvement
in building of democratic state.
The
vigil which lasted for an hour drew public attention. It was covered by the
local TV company "Rioni”, central TV companies "Public broadcasting”, "IMEDI”,
and radio "Tavisupleba”.
The
same vigils were held simultaneously in different towns of Western Georgia: Tskhaltubo,
Khoni, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Batumi, Khurcha, Senaki, and Poti.
The
evening was rainy but women did not break up for an hour. About two hundred
women expressed unanimous support to international women’s movement the main
purpose of which is achieving of peace and equality.
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