With the parliamentary elections approaching on February 9, 2025, the Kosovo Women’s Network, along with many civil society organizations, has already delivered a Manifest to political parties, outlining essential demands for the empowerment and protection of women’s rights.
The Manifest includes nine key points emphasizing the necessity for political parties to prioritize gender equality. The organizations hope that these demands will be integrated into governmental policies and actions and implemented rigorously, regardless of which party leads the country after the elections.
“As the upcoming elections draw near, we call on all political parties in Kosovo to prioritize and protect women’s rights. Our future depends on the commitment to equality, justice, and respect for all citizens. This Manifest outline fundamental demands that should be respected and integrated into party policies,” the Manifest states.
Through these nine points, civil society urges political parties to adopt them and demonstrate their commitment to women’s rights through their actions and policies. Additionally, they call on voters to hold political leaders accountable and to support candidates who prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Below are the nine points of this Manifest, endorsed by civil society:
- Election campaign without hate speech
- Vote and respect the Labor Law
- Vote for the Civil Code that protects human rights
- Implementation of Gender Responsive Budgeting according to the Law on Gender Equality
- Implementation of the Law against Gender-Based Violence
- Increasing access to public kindergartens, including rural areas
- Ensure access to health care, health insurance and reproductive health
- Empower an education system that changes gender norms
- Respecting the principles of the Law on Gender Equality towards increasing the participation of women in politics
This Manifest represents a clear call for equality and concrete action for political parties and the citizens of Kosovo.
Read the full Manifest HERE.
