Collaborative Progress: United Nations Women and Local Groups Educate Female Leadership in Georgia
Empowering Women for Peace and Security in Georgia
The Women Act for Peace and Security project, funded by the UK Government and led by UN Women, is working to empower self-help groups of women and girls in Georgia. The project aims to foster women's participation in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and decision-making processes, promoting gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence.
The project is active in several Georgian regions, including Kakheti, Shida Qartli, Qvemo Qartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Imereti, and Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. UN Women, IDP Women's Association 'Consent,' the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charity Humanitarian Fund 'Sukhumi' have organized trainings in Zugdidi, Kutaisi, and Gori throughout July and August.
These trainings, using the social mobilization methodology, are aimed at strengthening the leadership skills of women and girls from self-help groups. The objective is to empower them to take on more significant roles in their communities, addressing the needs of displaced, conflict-affected, and minority women.
The trainings are part of an integrated approach that also includes communication efforts using multimedia products like photo documentaries and reports to raise awareness and foster public engagement on related issues. This approach aims to ensure that diverse groups of women in Georgia can participate equally and benefit from peacebuilding and security initiatives at national and local levels.
The trainings have been targeted at women and girls from self-help groups formed through the social mobilization methodology. This approach empowers vulnerable groups, especially women and youth, to take part in local decision-making. The identified and implemented initiatives will be based on community needs, allowing these groups to lead advocacy efforts that bring positive change.
Since 2010, UN Women has been using the social mobilization approach to promote community engagement. The Women Act for Peace and Security project, running through August and September, is a testament to UN Women's commitment to supporting the development and implementation of community initiatives that empower women and girls in Georgia.
[1] UN Women. (2021). Women Act for Peace and Security in Georgia. Retrieved from https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2021/08/women-act-for-peace-and-security-in-georgia
[2] IDP Women's Association 'Consent'. (2021). Women Act for Peace and Security in Georgia. Retrieved from https://consent.ge/en/news/women-act-peace-and-security-georgia
[3] Women's Information Center. (2021). Women Act for Peace and Security in Georgia. Retrieved from https://wic.ge/en/news/women-act-peace-and-security-georgia
[4] Women's Charity Humanitarian Fund 'Sukhumi'. (2021). Women Act for Peace and Security in Georgia. Retrieved from https://www.wchs.ge/en/news/women-act-peace-and-security-georgia
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