Tbilisi. The Parliament of Georgia has discussed a presented legislative initiative regarding femicide. "According to the bill, gender-motivated assassination of a woman in aggravated circumstances is punishable by 11 to 14 years of imprisonment. The same act committed with extreme cruelty is punishable by imprisonment for the period from sixteen to twenty years or for life" – is stated on the web-page of the organization. In full… Source: www.ginsc.net

Tbilisi. On June 2 Women's Information Center presented the results of gender audit carried out in Tbilisi City Council. ''Gender audit is a analyses of City Council;s documents and programs and follows by certain recommendations aimed at ensuring gender sensitive budget and programs. The document is yet confidential and it is available only for City Council members for further consideration,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: Social page

Tbilisi. ''Transparency International – Georgia'', based on public information received from 44 municipalities of West Georgia, has studied gender representation in local self – governing authorities. "At the Councils and Boards/City Halls of the municipalities of West Georgia women do not occupy significant decision - making positions..." – is stated on the web-page of the organization. In full… Source:transparency.ge

Tbilisi. On May 13, 2016, the Public Defender presented a report on women's rights and gender equality in Georgia to representatives of governmental agencies, international organizations and non-governmental sector. ''According to the Public Defender’s Parliamentary Report 2015, protection of women's rights and gender equality are still challenges in the country'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. We welcome the legislative initiative of the Members of Parliament, Tamar Kordzaia and Tamar Khidasheli, on the definition of sexual harassment and introduction of a relevant sanction in the Administrative Code. ''It is important that this initiative shares the Public Defender’s recommendation and results of the study about the extent of sexual harassment, the covered nature of the problem and the importance of legislative regulation. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is still a spread, but tabooed problem that threatens the well-being of men and women, reduces the quality of work and diminishes the quality of gender equality. Together with the existing attitude in the society, the lack of legislative regulation hampers identification of the problem and appropriate response to it'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. One of the issues in the Public Defender's Parliamentary Report 2015 is practical experience and challenges in terms of women's political participation and gender mainstreaming. ''The study results showed that no information is collected, analyzed or published about gender composition of employees by a number of ministries and local government bodies. Majority of workers at the executive level, in the ministries, are women, but they are not on the leading positions. The situation might be linked to the so-called existence of a glass ceiling, the invisible barrier that is a hindrance for women in promotion or participation in decision-making process'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. On April 26, the organization "Article 42 of the Constitution" held a conference on the topic ''Empowerment of women in the workplaces''. ''The following issues were discussed at the conference: pre-contractual relations (which considers adherence to the principles of equality when publishing a job announcement); rights of employees; work environment, protected from facts of harassment and role of labor inspection in ensuring equal environment in the areas of employment'' – is noted in the statement of the organization. In full… Source:The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Women’s Information Center conducted a survey, which was aimed at study of youth attitudes and inclinations regarding gender equality issues. "In order to achieve this objective, the study included responses to the tasks regarding gender equality issues that were part of the I and II versions of examination tests of Georgian Language and Literature of the 2013 common national examinations. In total 1706 written tasks were analyzed" – is stated on the web-page of the organization. In full… Source:www.ginsc.net

Tbilisi. From February 29 to March 4, 2016, the Public Defender’s Academy of Human Rights held training for about 20 beginning journalists from Tbilisi and regional media outlets on the theme: "Reporting on gender issues and ethics in journalism." ''The program was loaded both with theoretical and practical training elements. The course was aimed at raising awareness on the main issues of women's rights and gender equality'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. The U.S. Embassy invites you to a reception for the opening of the 16 Days Photo Exhibition. The exhibit highlights the 16 women who were photographed in November’s gender equality campaign supported by the U.S. Embassy. Many of the 16 women themselves will appear at the exhibit to speak with guests about how they are working to prevent gender violence and inequality. Opening: March 1, 7PM at Tbilisi History Museum - Karvasla. #8 Sioni Str. more... Source: The U.S. Embassy

Kakheti. The women community-based organization has been established in the Pankisi Gorge with the support of a non-governmental organization "Center for Civic Activities". The Board members have elected Leila Achishvili as the leader of the community-based organization for the 4-year term. In full... Source: activities.ge

Imereti. Parliamentary Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee discussed the proposed changes to the Law on Gender Equality prepared by the Women's Information Center and working group. The initiative was presented by Vice-Speaker and Head of Gender Equality Council Manana Kobakhidze. „Proposed changes to the Law on gender Equality consider establishment of institutional mechanism of gender equality by ensuring gender equality council at City Councils and appointment of persons with responsibility on gender equality issues at the Governor's Office", is noted in the statement. In full… Source: Social network

Kakheti. With the support from Center for Civic Activities (CCA), the Women’s Community Organization has been established in the Pankisi Gorge. Leila Achishvli was elected as the leader of the organization by the board members. ''The goals of the Women’s Community Organization are women’s education, empowerment, and their involvement in social, political, cultural, and economic life, supporting women’s initiatives in the Pankisi Gorge, protecting religious and national minorities rights, strengthening democratic values, and cooperation with other organizations that are interested in women’s issues'', is noted in the statement.  In full... Source: activities.ge

Tbilisi. Women’s Information Center, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, carried out a training regarding ''Integration of Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security Principles in Security Sector''. ''The training aimed at the facilitation of the integration of a gender perspective in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and at the raising awareness on gender issues of the high decision-maker officials, working in the institution,'' – is stated on the web-page of the organization in a social network. In full… Source:The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Heinrich Boell Foundation, in accordance with the materials of the International Conference on Gender, held in Berlin, publishes a publication series: " Anti-gender movement on the rise: strategizing for gender equality in central and eastern Europe". In full... Source:ge.boell.org

Tbilisi. On December 22, the Parliament has registered amendments into the law on gender equality. "The package of amendments into the law on gender equality considers introduction of the institutional mechanisms of gender equality on a local self governance level, on a city council level establishment of a gender equality council, while under subordination of a governor the appointment of a person, in charge of gender equality” – is stated on the web-page of the organization. In full… Source:www.ginsc.net

Tbilisi. On December 7, 2015, Public Defender Ucha Nanuashvili and Deputies of Public Defender Paata Beltadze and Natia Katsitadze met with Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia Martina Quick.  ''The situation of human rights in Georgia, gender equality and elimination of all forms of discrimination, as well as reforms of the penitentiary system, the prosecutor's office and the judiciary, including the ongoing process of appointment of judges were discussed at the meeting'', is noted in the statement.  In full... Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. The Cinema Art Center ''Prometheus'', with the financial support of the South Caucasus regional office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation has prepared a special, gender section at the 16th International Film Festival. ''Main theme of the festival of this year is namely the rights of women, while within the frames of the section ''Womeneyes'' seven full-length feature films, made by the female directors, will be shown'' – is stated on the web-page or the organization. In full... Source:www.feminism-boell.org

Adjara. The issues, related to initiation of quoting mechanisms, were discussed at the Batumi City Council meeting, which was attended by political parties, representatives of non-governmental sector and deputies. The topic of the meeting was gender equality. The event was held within the framework of the project "Choose equality”, which is implemented by "Journalists Network for Gender Equality” with the support from the Center of Electoral Systems Development, Reforms and Trainings. In full… Source:The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. On November 8, the organizations, working on women issues, have met with Dubravka Simonovich, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its Causes and Consequences, and Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Designated Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia of UN Women. ''The representatives of public sector had the opportunity to receive answers from invited guests, as a recommendation on current issues for them, such as domestic violence prevention, promotion of women political participation, and prevention of early marriage'' – is stated on the web-page of the organization. In full… Source:www.ginsc.net

Tbilisi. On November 4, the presentation of new publication on gender has been held within the framework of a joint project of the National Statistics Service of Georgia and Statistics of Sweden. The collection "Woman and Man in Georgia 2015" has been published eighth time this year ''At this stage Statistics Service of Georgia works on data collection in terms of gender'' – is noted in the statement. In full… Source:www.ginsc.net