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Positive outcomes stemming from the implementation of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) by businesses in Georgia, and their impact both on women and on the performance of the private sector, were summarized by UN Women through real stories and statistical indicators at its annual conference.
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Venero Melua, 29, is a feminist activist, content creator, stand-up comedian, digital communications specialist and originator of the idea for the feminist collective of women comedian in Georgia.
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Ana Nemsadze, 33, is a peacebuilder from Georgia. Growing up in a conflict-affected community, participating in cultural exchanges and volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) expanded her understanding of resilience and social cohesion. She now leads the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) direction at the Women’s Information Centre (WIC).
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On 18–19 October, UN Women organized a two-day training for 18 employees of the Academy of the Ministry of Finance, the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency, the State Audit Office and the Insurance State Supervision Service.
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Tekle Bregvadze, 25, is the founder and chairperson of the Women’s National League. Through educational initiatives and training programmes, she actively works to strengthen women’s roles in disaster risk reduction and strives to contribute to meaningful change in this field.
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Sofia Tsutsashvili, 25, lives in the village of Dumasturi in Akhmeta Municipality, Pankisi Gorge, where she shares a home with her two children and her mother.
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UN Women continues to strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Georgia by equipping them with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills essential for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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Tiko Gobejishvili, 48, has extensive experience working in the financial and television sectors as well as the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.
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On the initiative of UN Women, the largest fair of women entrepreneurs’ products was held at the exhibition centre Expo Georgia on 13 and 14 September. This event has become an annual tradition, with Tbilisi hosted it for the fourth time.
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At this year’s Ad Black Sea International Festival of Creativity, messages on gender equality and women’s empowerment were once again echoed from the stage.
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Elene Makhatelashvili, 35, is a journalist by training and a civic activist by conviction. From an early age, she has worked to improve the lives of those around her - first in her hometown of Telavi and now in the capital, Tbilisi, where she lives with her husband and runs a transport company.
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As the world reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Elene Mchedlishvili’s voice stands out as a powerful reminder: The needs and rights of women and girls with disabilities must not be overlooked.
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UN Women often supports women entrepreneurs with initiatives that address their challenges. One such initiative was a collaboration with the innovation and technology laboratory GeoLab, which resulted in the awarding of visual branding services to two women entrepreneurs.
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Pikria Kotorashvili, 40, lives in the village of Matani in Akhmeta Municipality. At one time, she intended to become a lawyer, but she got married while still a student and could not continue her studies.
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The United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) have become a catalyst for many companies to support women and gender equality. Today, more than 300 companies in Georgia have signed on to these principles and are implementing relevant initiatives.
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Daji Kokhreidze was 39 years old when she first thought about becoming a nanny. After graduating from the Faculty of Pedagogy and Methodology, she taught a piano class at a music studio for 15 years.
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In July and August 2025, UN Women, in partnership with the Association of Internally Displaced Women “Consent”, the Women’s Information Center and the Cultural-Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”, conducted trainings for members of self-help groups in Gori, Kutaisi and Zugdidi.
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Nutsa Grigalashvili, 28, is a psychologist, co-founder of the Georgian Professional Association of Psychologists and member of the International Society of Political Psychology.
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As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, voices like Nana Gogokhia’s remind us why women’s participation in decision-making is not just necessary - it is transformative. An independent consultant on gender equality and municipal service development, Nana is a firm believer in the power of women’s agency.
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UN Women, as part of its support to women entrepreneurs, aims to promote and develop their activities. One such initiative was the practical workshops on photography and social media management for women entrepreneurs held in June and July.