Response Mechanisms against sexual harassment to be established in public agencies

According to the decision of the Gender Equality Commission of the Prime Minister's Human Rights Council, mechanisms for responding to sexual harassment in public institutions will be established.

As InterpressNews was informed by the Administration of the Government, the following issues were discussed at the expanded meeting of the interagency commission on gender equality, violence against women and domestic violence: national referral procedures for identification, protection, assistance and rehabilitation of victims of violence against women and domestic violence, post-asylum programs for economic empowerment of victims of violence.

According to the Administration of the Government, the members of the commission introduced the non-governmental organizations and international partners about the ongoing work. Speaking of future steps, it was noted that it is especially important to focus on violence against women and the prevention of domestic violence. The meeting stressed the need for community involvement in responding to violence.

The international cooperation, in the framework of which Georgia will share its experience with other European countries, was also discussed at the sitting.