Stories
In Georgia, businesses step up to support survivors of domestic violence get a fresh start
Monday, January 8, 2018
Five months ago, when Lika Goguadze returned to work, it was the first time in four years. Goguadze is 37 years old and lives in Tbilisi. After finally divorcing her abusive husband, freedom came with financial stress and emotional scars.
Georgian Bar Association Training Center takes initiative to empower domestic violence survivors
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Two long-standing partners of UN Women - the Georgian Bar Association (GBA) and the Georgian Women’s Employment Association Amagdari - will join forces to empower domestic violence survivors.
Georgian journalists briefed on specifics of workplace sexual harassment
Friday, July 21, 2017
What role can the mass media play in preventing workplace sexual harassment? UN Women Georgia held a special seminar for local reporters on this topic.
Private sector pioneers recognized for gender equality action
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Three businesses were recognized for their efforts to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality at an awards ceremony organized by Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Georgia in cooperation with UN Women.
UN Women supports security sector to deliver on Women, Peace and Security agenda
Thursday, December 1, 2016
UN Women and the Ministry of Defence of Georgia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation to promote the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the security sector.
Engaging the private sector to achieve gender equality
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The private sector is the largest employment sector in Georgia, and private businesses can play a crucial role to promote gender equality. To boost private sector engagement for the empowerment of women inside and outside of companies, UN Women in Georgia conducted two trainings in April on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) for 30 business representatives, in collaboration with the Georgian Microfinance Association and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Georgia.