Kindergarden N150 joined the social campaign against domestic violence launched by the Minister of Internal Affairs Aleksandre Tchikaidze. MIA representatives familiarized personnel of the kindergarden and parents with details of the campaign and handed memorable attributes of the campaign.
Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with other state agencies launched the social campaign against domestic violence –“No to Violence” on November 25, 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.
MIA representatives also noted that campaign on domestic violence was launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs as well as legislative changes in this regard. 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.
Informative-educational meetings will be held in schools and universities of the country encompassing the capital and all regions.
