Stories
Women’s leadership in responding to COVID-19
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Women in health care are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, although the role and efforts of other women who are effectively involved in pandemic response is also crucial. During the crisis, they have been able to show support to many other women.
UN Resident Coordinator becomes familiar with UN Women initiatives in Samegrelo
Friday, May 21, 2021
UN Resident Coordinator Sabine Machl, who visited Zugdidi Municipality from 19 to 21 May 2021, became familiar with the initiatives implemented by UN Women together with local partners in Samegrelo.
Innovations for the empowerment of women entrepreneurs
Monday, May 10, 2021
The online course “Innovative Strategies and Digital Transformation for Women Entrepreneurs” was held in February and March 2021 at the joint initiative of UN Women and the Embassy of Israel in Georgia, in partnership with the Mashav-Carmel International Training Center.
In support of women entrepreneurs’ tech start-ups
Monday, February 22, 2021
The initiative, which aims to help Georgian women’s start-ups develop and succeed in global markets, launched in 2020. A total of 12 finalists were selected to participate, seven of whom won scholarships and are taking part in a six-month online training course as of February 2021.
Women entrepreneurs develop their business activities in Armenia
Friday, February 5, 2021
Anna, 33, runs a small family hotel in Chambarak, a town in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The desire to popularize her city inspired her to launch her own business.
Responsible business continues to support women
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Notwithstanding the economic crisis, the characteristics of a developing country, and the difficulties and restrictions inflicted by the pandemic, the WEPs signatory companies launched numerous stimulating initiatives in Georgia. As a result, women received support tailored to their actual needs, both inside and outside the organizations.
Women living along the administrative boundary lines are learning to cope with stress
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Karaleti Women’s Solidarity Center conducted three online trainings for the women living in target villages on the issues of stress management and efficient time management. In addition, the participants received psychological counselling and heard answers to interesting questions.
Friday, January 15, 2021
In 2020, UN Women in cooperation with the popular social media platform “Women from Georgia” launched a new initiative about women and girls with disabilities. The campaign has already yielded small victories - those necessary to achieve big changes for the years to come.
Women get involved in budget planning and achieve tangible results
Monday, January 11, 2021
UN Women, in cooperation with the TASO Foundation is actively working to strengthen the opportunities of rural women in order to get them continually involved in the process of defining local priorities and budgeting accordingly.
Women volunteers become successful entrepreneurs
Monday, December 14, 2020
144 women were financed by the regional project “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus”, which encouraged them to realize their ideas and opportunities.
Georgian private sector to support the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
More than 30 representatives of the private sector issued a special statement in support of the campaign on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women, even during a pandemic
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are just ten ways you can make a difference, safely and impactfully.
Starting a business after the age of 60
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The Sabirabad WRC, together with the WRCs in Baku Khazar and Qusar, represents a space that supports the development of women’s entrepreneurship and their self-employment and facilitates the process of enhancing women’s opportunities and increasing their income.
Conflict-affected women acquire computer skills and learn how to deal with cyberthreats
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
IDPWA “Consent”, with the support of UN Women, conducted a series of trainings in IT skills, cybersecurity, privacy, fake news, cyberviolence and harassment.
Women’s Empowerment Principles inspire community development
Thursday, August 27, 2020
For many years the population of Chochkhati community (Guria region) in Lanchkhuti municipality had to travel to Lanchkhuti in order to receive medical services. Public transport from the village runs to town only twice a day, so the local residents had many challenges.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Nona Noniashvili is a Georgian entrepreneur who decided to build her company’s factory in a conflict-affected village adjacent to the Administrative Boundary Line with Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, committed to helping a community in need and empowering local women.
Georgia’s first-ever Time Use Survey taking start
Thursday, June 18, 2020
UN Women in partnership with the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT) and with the generous support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is implementing Georgia’s first-ever Time Use Survey.
COVID-19 exacerbates women’s vulnerabilities and gender inequalities in Georgia
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Across every sphere, from health to the economy, security to social protection, the impacts of COVID-19 are exacerbated for women and girls simply by virtue of their sex.
Women entrepreneurs learn new ways to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
UN Women had mobilized to unite the participants of the regional project “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” - the women who had developed their business activities thanks to the support of this very project - in a series of online trainings.
Gender policy and challenges for local government bodies
Thursday, May 28, 2020
UN Women and the Public Defender’s Office conducted special assessment to study the gender equality policy of local governments, during which the main emphasis was placed on women’s economic rights and expanding their opportunities.