Promoting IDPs' and Women's Voices in Post-Conflict Georgia

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The campaign should have a face, such as a successful IDP with a compelling story to speak to the nation(Tamar Tchelidze could be a good fit). A second idea is for a highly respected figure within the religiouscommunity to be the face of the campaign and carry the message. A third option for a face of thecampaign is a local or internationally recognized star, like Georgian singer Katie Melua, or a celebrityadvocate (Angelina Jolie’s promotion of refugee issues has been fairly successful and could be used asan example to replicate).This campaign should be run by a coalition of NGOs (see previous recommendation on the need ofbetter coordination among NGOs), but should also ensure the support of all other stakeholders. Theinternational community can provide financial assistance, the government can help strengthen thescope of the campaign, and the Church ––the most prestigious and respected social institution inGeorgia–– can also help by spreading the campaign’s message and legitimizing it.IDPs who have been successful in their professional careers can engage in this campaign within IDPcommunities to help them realize that improving their lives is possible. Also, a network of gender andIDP-aware leaders can come together to give talks and conferences across the country and appear onmedia platforms in order to promote IDPs’ and women’s rights. The successful case of how the Georgianrugby national team has advocated against domestic violence can be used as an example of a campaignto increase public discourse on an important issue. The Gender Equality Council should also be involvedin all gender aspects of the project to ensure that both women and men IDPs are included andrepresented fairly.The campaign should focus on promoting the rights of IDPs, letting everyone know that the rights toreturn and integration are completely compatible and should be pursued at the same time. Also, thecampaign should aim to support confidence-building efforts among IDPs, and strengthen theirawareness on their rights. A high level politician and member of the parliament encapsulates theimportance of this idea:“Marginalization of IDPs is very bad, only talking about social problems is not right. Weneed good examples of IDPs who are involved. Always discussing how they are poortakes agency away; we must raise awareness of good examples (educated IDPs, engagedin communities). IDPs must know that they are in their country and have the same rightsas others, they must know about their rights and must be stronger.” 486486 Rusudan Kervalishvili, Personal Interview.105
APPENDICESAPPENDIX AConsolidated RecommendationsGovernment Include an IDP NGO on the Steering Committee for the State Strategy onIDPs. Collect more systematic data on IDP populations. Systematically include IDPs in drafting and implementing IDP-related policies. Restructure and transform the Abkhazian Government-in-Exile into a moreeffective representative body for IDPs. Facilitate IDP involvement in grassroots and official conflict resolutionefforts.International Actors Monitor new incentives and explore new opportunities for political inclusion. Increase funding to civil society for governance reform in Georgia. Continue to support and expand local level IDP mobilization efforts. Support existing associations of IDP NGOs and promote cooperation amongNGOs.IDP Communitiesand NGOs Strengthen community organizing for IDPs to participate in politics. Support capacity building for IDPs to participate in politics. Address male IDP needs. Reform local representative structures. Expand successful NGO programs. Raise awareness of IDP issues among the general population.106
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CONTENTSAcronyms and Abbreviations
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYInternally displac
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THE WOMEN’S POLITICAL RESOURCE CE
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fair reporting on politically sensi
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people-to-people diplomacy efforts
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and the Guiding Principles, in Febr
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an effort to address these stereoty
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The identities, perceptions, and re
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even IDPs themselves. The HRBA seek
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Karaleti settlement, and Potskho-Et
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displacement differently, with men
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on an equal footing with men in for
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The Ministry for Internally Displac
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Defender’s Office) and leave no r
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prominent national level IDP NGO wo
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in the past but none have yet to be
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Grassroots Peacebuilding EffortsCiv
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esettlement and local integration h
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ability to contribute to the new Ac
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Women convened a working group to a
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were involved, in addition to “wo
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towards addressing this population
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waves. 224 A Conciliation Resources
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governing shelter requirements. 238
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esults of eviction on those who did
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FINDINGSSIPA team member Drilon Gas
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Page 108 and 109: APPENDIX BList of IntervieweesLocal
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Page 118 and 119: Lanskoy, Miriam and Giorgi Areshidz
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