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The main objective of the workshops on the topic of elections, held in Khobi district was raising awareness of women-voters about election legislation and authorities of local self-government. In total there were carried out 6 meetings in different municipalities with participation of 60 women-voters. Among them were those who will participate in elections for the first time.

Special attention at the meetings was paid to such issues as election administration, financing of elections, rights of voters etc.

It should be mentioned that practical exercises and discussions helped participants strengthen the obtained knowledge.

Participants positively evaluated the workshops and mentioned that raising awareness of women-voters is important and necessary for taking active participation in elections and expressed solidarity to women-candidates.

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