KWN previously reported on the “Door to door” campaign, a joint initiative of several organizations, including NRAEWOK, which specifically engages with Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities. As part of this campaign, NRAEWOK trained and mobilized 10 field coordinators, who managed to meet approximately 725 community members, holding open and educational conversations within their homes. Citizens showed high interest in these often-taboo topics, such as domestic violence, online harassment and other forms of gender-based violence.
Field coordinators reported that a large portion of those contacted were unaware that gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated violence, is illegal and punishable. During the campaign, one woman shared her experience of domestic violence. Although she chose not to take legal action at the time, through the coordinators’ intervention she is now equipped with knowledge, institutional contacts and legal avenues for support, including free legal assistance from KIJ, KWN and Victim Advocates.
The campaign used informational brochures in four languages – Albanian, Romani, Turkish and Serbian – to ensure equal access for all members of the target communities.
“Community conversations revealed two key dynamics: a clear increase in awareness of gender-based violence and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, alongside ongoing hesitancy among some individuals to openly share personal experiences,” said a NRAEWOK staff representative. “These findings show that the project is successfully raising awareness, but also highlight the importance of strengthening monitoring mechanisms, providing safe spaces for dialogue and creating practical empowerment opportunities.”
The “Door to Door” campaign is only the beginning of a broader commitment aimed at creating communities where citizens feel protected, informed and capable of seeking help. With continued support from KWN and EWMI, NRAEWOK will continue its fieldwork, addressing not only the consequences of violence but also its root causes through awareness-raising, education and direct support.
