Ministry of Internal Affairs continues campaign against domestic violence. Within the frames of the campaign meeting with pupils from public school N23 was held. Pupils were informed on the campaign by working group, comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Education and Science, members of which are: head of Project Management Division of International Relations Division Maka Peradze, Head of General Education Management and Development Department of the Ministry of Education and Science Nino Kvitaishvili and Deputy head of Administration of the Ministry of Education and Science Ekaterine Kentchadze. Members of the working group familiarized pupils with the aim and importance of the fight against domestic violence.
Commission members familiarized students with the campaign on domestic violence launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs as well as legislative changes initiated by the Agency. According to amendments, domestic violence was registered as criminal action. On the basis of the changes domestic violence is punishable up to 1 year of imprisonment.
At the meeting informative video-“Violence is Punishable” was introduced to pupils. Aim of the video is to inform citizens that in case of domestic violence, they should call “112” hot line or report to the district inspector; Offenders should receive warning that domestic violence is punishable by imprisonment. By the end of the meeting debates were held between pupils and commission members.
By the end of the meeting debates were held between pupils and commission members. Commission provided complete answers to all questions regarding the topical issues.
Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with other state agencies launched the social campaign against domestic violence –“No to Violence” with the support of the US Embassy. Aim of the campaign is to raise awareness among society on domestic violence and to emphasize the importance of citizens’ involvement in overcoming the mentioned problem. Within the frames of the campaign activities, public will be informed that victims of domestic violence are protected by the law and offenders are punished by the Georgian legislation.
Informative-educational meetings will be held in schools and universities of the country encompassing the capital and all regions.
