Adjara. As part of celebrations of the Women’s History Month, the Association of Elderly Women has organized on March 27 an information meeting in the Education Resource Center of the Kobuleti Municipality, attended by the staff of the Resource Center and teachers of the Kobuleti-based public schools. The seminar aimed to provide information on the gender equality and domestic violence protection, prevention and rehabilitation mechanisms available in the country.The Women’s History Month is being celebrated as part of the project of Association of Elderly Women "Elderly Resource Center” (donor – EU). Source: the organization’s page in the social network.

Kakheti. In the period preceding the municipal elections in Georgia the NGO "Media Centre Kakheti”, newspaper "Kakheti Voice” and the web-portal www.kakhetinews.ge will give free advertisement space to all the women candidates. They will have a chance to present their election programmes.

Tbilisi. JumpStart Georgia continues publishing infographics about Gender. "What would happen if gender roles in Georgia were flipped around? JumpStart Georgia illustrated these imaginary situations. While they might seem funny, revolting or even normal to some people, the reality is the opposite in Georgia". The visualization  Source:feradi.info

Adjara. The Heinrich Boll Foundation's South Caucasus Regional Bureau has organized another discussion on March 22 in the Batumi Civic Engagement Center on "Why Isn't a Woman Equal to a Man in Georgia?". Speakers from the Adjarian legislative body and the Batumi State University have focused on the current gender situation in Georgia.Medea Vasadze believes that the women's rights should be consolidated at legislative level and their role in the society should increase. Meeting participants have identified problems encountered by females living in Adjara in respect of the equality issues. Representatives of the local state agencies, CSOs and media outlets and students have attended the meeting.

Samegrelo. The Youth Center "Ortus" of association "Atinati" has organized a soccer match on March 19 as part of the gender week, with participation of the Center members. "We Are Equal!" was the slogan of the tournament. Source: the organization's page in the social network.Gender

Kakheti. Members of the Telavi youth Centre held a training "Gender Equality” in Telavi First Public. The meeting was held within the framework of ANI programme implemented by UNAG, with the help of the USAID. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Kvemo Kartli. Volunteers of "Siqa” held a training "Gender Equality”. The training was held in a public school of Gardabani, and was attended by 24 members. The aim of the event was provide information about gender equality for the youth. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. Non-Governmental Organization "Young Barristers" released a statement about mothers employed in the private sector. Organization published a research and recommendations on: "Legal status of mothers employed in private sector”, which has been sent to the executive and legislative authorities of Georgia for further introduction and implementation. For the full text Source:barristers.ge

International Organization "Inter-Parliamentary Union" has published together with the UN Women's Organization the 2014 global map depicting women engagement in politics. According to the studies, the trend of women's engagement in politics is on the rise. As for Georgia, among up to 190 countries it is 109th on the global classification list. For the full text (geo) Source: ginsc.net

On March 10 in Stuttgart (Germany) an exhibition of "50 Women From Georgia” project was opened in Heinrich Boll Foundation South Caucasus Bureau. Source: Web-page of Heinrich Boll Foundation in the social network.

Tbilisi. On March 10, in Radisson Hotel a round-table meeting about women involvement in political processes. During the meeting were discussed women’s involvement in the previous elections, as well as the strategies and plans for encouraging women’s participation in political processes and in local municipal elections. The meeting was organized by MIND, IFES, and OSCE/ODIHR. Source: Web-page of EEDC in social network.

Samtskhe-Javakheti. The organization "Meskhetian Democrats” held a presentation "Women, which should be known”. During the meeting the discussion was held around those Georgian and foreigners who generally influenced human kind. The organizers dedicated this event to the 8th of March. The presentation was followed by discussion about various issues. The event was held within the framework of "Strengthening of National Integration” project, implemented by UNAG, with the financial support USAID.

Tbilisi. Women's Fund in Georgia published a movie - "Feminist Alphabet" - documentary supported by the fund. The movie  Source:the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. Jumpstart Georgia has published a new visualization. "In 2013, The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis with the support of UNFPA/Georgia conducted a survey that aimed at finding men's attitudes towards gender equality, family planning, childcare and fatherhood.The research was conducted within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "To Enhance Gender Equality in Georgia" administered by UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women through generous support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).JumpStart Georgia visualized the main findings of the survey. The infographic shows how the family chores are divided up between men and women in Georgia". The Visualization  Source:feradi.info

Adjara. On March 8 members of the "Youth Board” visited the Batumi Elderly Centre. The elderly were congratulated with the 8th of March by telling prose and traditional songs. The event was also organized with the support of Batumi University students, and the members of the folklore ensamble.

Tbilisi. In 2013, The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis with the support of UNFPA/Georgia conducted a survey that aimed at finding men's attitudes towards gender equality, family planning, childcare and fatherhood. The video aims at showing main findings of the research. The research was conducted within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "To Enhance Gender Equality in Georgia" administered by UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women through generous support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Source: youtube channel of UNFPA

Shida Kartli. A discussion over women's rights and development opportunities was held on March6 in the Gori Youth Center functioning with the "Gori Club of the Disabled". The meeting aimed at raising public awareness on gender equality and mechanisms for developing women's opportunities. Youngsters from the Gori Youth Center, local population and representatives of non-governmental and state institutions, local authorities, civil society and media have participated in the discussion. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. Independent group of feminists celebrates Women’s day by manifestation. The manifestation will begin on March 8, 12:30 at Filarmonia and will end at the old building of Parliament. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Samtskhe-Javakheti. On March 5, in the Centre for Democratic Participation in Akhaltsikhe, a seminar on women’s rights was held. The meeting was attended by media representatives and members of women’s rights organizations. The topic was the history of women’s day followed by a film-screening.

Tbilisi. On March 4 within the framework of gender equality week, in Tbilisi, on Rike, a discussion was held about gender issues with the help of UN.The participants threw paint bullets at the stereotype sentences written on the wall as if breaking the existing stereotypes. Source:ginsc.net

Kakheti. March 4 in Telavi in the Centre for Democratic Participation a joint meeting (Rights are my Flowers) with the department of gender equality of the Public Ombudsman office and was held. The participants were given information about the significance of the Women’s Day. The meeting was attended by the members of various Women’s clubs, students interested in gender equality.Other meetings will be held in other parts of Georgia.

Tbilisi. The organization "For better Future” held a movie screening. The movie "Woman – because I am a Woman” was shot within the framework of a video-competition "Tell us” organized by the Freedom Corps.