Tbilisi. Non-governmental organizations release a statement on elements of gender discrimination.

''It’s important to note that 2018 Presidential election campaign, both the first and second rounds, have been characterized by poor political culture, revealed in personal attacks as well as in the absence of issue-based platforms.

We call on all elections stakeholders, especially the ruling party ''Georgian Dream'', to be more gender sensitive, refrain from presenting Presidential Candidate Salome Zurabishvili as a victim, weaker politician compared to men; and not strengthen gender stereotypes towards women politicians. This kind of rhetoric both damages the electoral environment and hinders women’s active political participation,'' is noted in the statement.

Source: The webpage of the organization in a social network