“Handikos Mitrovica” is continuing with the implementation of the initiative “Reproductive health and sexual education of women and girls with disabilities in the municipality of Mitrovica”, in the framework of the 15th round of the Kosovo Women’s Fund.
On October 26, the members of this organization discussed the concepts of reproductive health, with special emphasis on women with disabilities, and Kosovo policies that regulate this matter.
The Director of the Organization, Myrvete Hasani, thanked the Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) for its continuous support of girls and women with special needs. She added that access to health institutions for them is limited due to the lack of ramps and elevators; inadequate beds are also a problem.
“These trainings are a good opportunity to get a lot of knowledge about our health. Also, we will work towards improving the conditions so that no girl or woman is denied the right to health care,” she said.
The trainer, Mirlinda Rushiti, said that it is very important for girls and women to have regular medical check-ups.
“I encourage you to consult with health professionals for any doubts you have. Only in this way will you maintain your health, without paying any attention to the stereotypes of society”, she said.
Participant Violeta Klisurica, said that this training has helped her to have a clearer picture of reproductive health.
“We can get a lot of information on social networks, but it is different when such a training is organised and we have the opportunity to discuss in groups and ask questions. Today’s discussion was detailed and very useful”, she said.
In the meeting, the need to include the subject of sex education in schools was also highlighted.
This KWN member organization will continue training with girls and women in this municipality, and follow-up activities include meetings with local institutions in order to address the issues raised.
This initiative is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and co-financed by the Swedish International Cooperation and Development Agency (Sida), through KWN’s “Further Advancement of Women’s Rights in Kosovo II” initiative.
