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Four workshops on the topic of elections were held in Zugdidi. Participants of the meetings were provided with information about functions of the Local self-government, changes made in Election code and necessity of increase of women’s representation in politics. 61 women took part in the workshops, among them 3 majority candidates.

After acquainting participants with theoretical material, practical exercises used at the workshops caused great interest. There were defined competences of the central and local governments, held discussions about positive and negative sides of changes made in Election legislation.

Participants of the workshops had possibility to learn about election programmes of women-candidates running for the local self-government elections. The conversation touched upon necessity to support women and positive results regarding increase of women’s representation in the Local self-government as well as in Georgian politics as a whole.

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