Aleksandra Japaridze 1895-1974 / Mountain climber. Aleksandra climbed almost all the major peaks of the Caucasus and was the first woman to set foot on the Georgian mountains Tetnuldi and Ushba. During her life she won every prize given for mountain-climbing and also taught her craft to generations of young climbers. By Eka Aghdgomelashvili
Mzia /Medea/ Jugheli 1924 - / Athlete. Mzia Jugheli was the first Georgian female Olympic champion, eight-time Soviet champion and winner or medallist in many international artistic gymnastics tournaments. By Shorena Gabunia
Women in Georgia - Re-learning Gender Equality The documentary "Women in Georgia: Re-learning Gender Equality", produced by the South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, tells historical backgrounds of gender-equality movements in Georgia. Women in Georgia - Re-learning Gender Equality - Heinrich Boell Foundation South Caucasus Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy.