Within the frames of the campaign against domestic violence launched by MIA meeting with pupils from public school of Vakhtangisi village, Kvemo Kartli 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: district inspector of Kvemo Kartli Regional Main Division Maia Pelishvili, member of the multi discipline group for inclusive education of the Ministry of Education and Science Tamar Gamtsemlidze and representative of “National network for the Protection from Violence” non-governmental organization Teona Tkhelidze. Commission members informed pupils regarding aims and importance of the campaign. The meeting was also attended by the Head of Kvemo Kartli Regional Main Division Levan Kvitsiani, who provided pupils with information on the role of the law enforcers during the violence and noted that police provides protection of every civilians human rights.
Students of Vakhtangisi public school were also informed on amendments implemented on the basis of the initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs according to which, 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.
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.
