For two days, during the 18th and 19th of March, Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) hosted online meetings with young women from the Municipality of Mitrovica, Lipjan and Viti, on the topic “Security challenges faced by girls”.

During these discussions, KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova shared the advocacy strategies they could use to address the key challenges and problems identified in terms of security.

“Everything is possible if we join our forces and raise our voices for our wellbeing and for our rights. We have to feel safe in our own place.” Rogova said.

The young women from the three municipalities highly appreciated the opportunity to exchange experiences through these meetings and with KWN’s support.  

KWN shared with them the findings of the report “A Seat at the Table”.  This report examines the roles, contributions, and needs of women, particularly young women, related to peace and security processes in Kosovo since 1989, and will be launched during the first part of April. The young women taking part confirmed the findings from the report and the challenges they face at their municipalities. 

This initiative is necessary for addressing the security needs of young women in post-conflict areas. KWN strongly believes that gender stereotypes should never hinder young women from participating in decision-making roles in peace and security.

During June 2020, KWN hosted similar meetings with young women from Gjakova and Deçan. Click HERE for more about these discussions.

This activity was held as part of the initiative “Empowering young women in Kosovo”, supported by UN Women.