Raising public awareness via media

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In order to raise public awareness on domestic violence and to bring the issue to public discussion, Sakhli constantly thrives to highlight the issue of domestic violence and related problems in newspapers and magazines, TV and radio programs, publications, social media and advertising activities (social advertisement and video clips).  During the past years we have published over 70 articles on the topic of domestic violence, family conflicts and related issues.

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During the recent years, Sakhli has regularly arranged a wide range of activities under the auspices of the international “16 Days Campaign Against Gender-based Violence”. These activities have been conducted with the involvement of women, children and youth – representatives of Sakhli’s target population and encompass, along with awareness raising activities, cultural and educational events.

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In 2000 and 2005, Sakhli conducted large scale public awareness campaigns aiming to bring change in public attitudes and sow the seeds for the adoption and successful implementation of the Law of Georgia on Elimination of Domestic Violence.

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Documentary films

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In order to raise awareness on the issues of violence against women and domestic violence, 5 short documentary films have been prepared by Sakhli during the recent years

“Woman Wanted” (support provided by Oxfam, 1998);

“Sakhli ­Advice Centre for Women” (Oxfam, 2003);

“Domestic Violence is a Crime” (Oxfam, 2006);

“Life Free from Danger” (UNHCR, 2007);

“Let you Always Sing Mother!” (Swiss Cooperation Office South Caucasus, 2008)

          “Speak out!” produced with the support of UN Women in cooperation with the Georgian National Film Center.

            "Recognize the Abuser!" (UN Women Europe and Central Asia Office 2021)

 

Trainings and Seminars

 

Sakhli regularly carries out trainings and  seminars on the issue of domestic violence with members of society, different target groups (ethnic minorities, youth, internally displaced persons, refugees and asylum seekers) and representatives of different ministries, services and agencies (law ­enforcers, social workers, health workers, teachers).

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Since 2007, Sakhli has focused its work on psycho­social rehabilitation of victims of sexual and gender-based violence among the Internally Displaced Population (IDP). The regular informative meetings and psycho-educational seminars are arranged for IDP women and girls on different topics, which include: domestic violence, its effects on children and adults, effective communication and conflict resolution skills, coping skills, promotion of self-confidence. Services and assistance available on the basis of Sakhli is offered to participants. Since 2016 these activities have expanded to new target groups - refugees, asylum-seekers and humanitarian status holders.

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From 2020, the organization continues to organize group sessions and trainings held for local women and girls   as well as internally displaced persons  and refugees from Ukraine  -adults and children.

    Group sessions with the participation of women and girls

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