EUMM launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV) campaign on Monday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Throughout the week, our Mission
has participated in a number of activities in the communities where we do most
of our work – those along the Administrative Boundary Lines (ABL) with South
Ossetia and Abkhazia.
In cooperation with non-governmental
organisation (NGO) ‘Civil Activism and Equality Centre’, EUMM Field Office
Zugdidi organised an innovative forum theatre performance in Ganmukhuri, focused
on GBV and gender inequality. EUMM conducted various outreach activities in
schools, including in Koki, Anaklia, Odzdi and Pakhulani. The interactive
school presentations sparked conversation among adolescents on topics like
gender-based bullying and harmful stereotypes.
Engaging with civil society is a
crucial aspect of EUMM’s work. Chaired by Iulia Kharashvili from IDP women’s
NGO “Consent”, Field Office Gori and Mission HQ organised a roundtable focused
on challenges to women’s personal safety and economic security in the Shida
Kartli region, with a focus on gender-based violence.
This week EUMM has been actively
distributing newly developed information flyers with information about crucial
services near the ABLs for GBV survivors. As part of the global #OrangetheWorld
campaign, the Mission has shared hundreds of orange ribbons, to be worn as a
personal pledge to support the fight against GBV.
EUMM will continue to support the
global 16 Days of Activism campaign until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
EUMM staff at Mission Headquarters on campaign launch day 25 November
Field Office Mtskheta staff show their support for 16 Days of Activism
Field Office Zugdidi joins the #OrangetheWorld campaign – all-staff photo from campaign launch day
Throughout the week, EUMM staff have been writing messages
of support and commitment to the fight against GBV on interactive posters on
display at HQ and Field Offices
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Throughout the week, EUMM staff have been writing messages of support and commitment to the fight against GBV on interactive posters on display at HQ and Field Offices
Mission Headquarters hosted an #OrangeTheWorld breakfast for staff as part of the campaign launch on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November
Field Office Zugdidi organised an innovative forum theatre performance in Ganmukhuri school
EUMM organised a roundtable focused on GBV issues and human security in the Shida Kartli region
Field Office Zugdidi staff delivered an interactive presentation on GBV, harmful gender stereotypes and gender-based bullying in Koki school
Field Office Mtskheta conducted outreach in Odzisi school as part of the 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign
Roundtable on GBV organised in
Gori brought together women’s rights activists, civil society and
conflict-affected women to discuss issues related to human security and GBV in
the Shida Kartli region. From left (back): Maja Serkowska, EUMM Field Office
Gori Monitor/Gender Focal Point; Ana Imnadze, Gori University; Keti
Bebiashvili, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA); Eka Sukhishvili,
former Deputy Gori Mayor; Mihaela Gherasim, Head of EUMM Field Office Gori;
Thea Tsitelashvili, EUMM Gender Focal Point, Natalia Ejoshvili, Police Officer;
Rusudan Japaridze; Sini Ramo, EUMM Gender Adviser, (front) Nunu Kapanadze from
Bershueti; Iulia Kharashvili, NGO Consent, Lamara Shakulashvili, Head of Gori
Shelter
Head of Mission Erik Hoeg addressed staff at Mission Headquarters as part of the launch of 16 Days of Activism against GBV
