Meet Mimoza Svirca, a volunteer with the Kosovo Women’s Network, who pursued Political Science – a field that provided her with the opportunity to build a practical career. During her studies at the University of Pristina, she participated in a year-long exchange program at the Paris-London University in Salzburg. This meaningful experience for any young person from Kosovo further shaped Mimoza as a career-driven individual.

“I was drawn to Political Science because I saw how politics affects our daily lives,” she explains. As someone who has always challenged societal norms that confine women to predefined roles, Mimoza has seen herself as different since she was young and has actively resisted these norms.

“I’ve always been a feminist, even as a child, before I even knew what being a feminist meant,” she shares.

Aspiring to become a researcher, Mimoza views her background in Political Science as a valuable foundation for the career she is building. In April this year, she joined the Kosovo Women’s Network, working on the research project “Gender Analysis: Reducing Climate Change through Improved Transport”. In doing so, she fulfilled a long-held dream:

“It has always been my dream to work for an organization dedicated to women’s rights!”

Working with the Network has taught Mimoza the importance of preparation and effort in achieving impactful results. She considers herself fortunate to be part of an organization that champions women’s rights and is eager to continue her engagement in this cause.

“I’ve always envisioned being a researcher as my profession,” she notes.

This new experience allowed her to participate in various aspects of the research process, including designing questionnaires for field observations, monitoring urban traffic patterns, and analyzing movement behaviors. For Mimoza, being involved in these processes has been highly rewarding.

In addition to her research tasks, she has contributed by transcribing interviews, analyzing collected data, and undertaking other responsibilities within the Network’s initiatives. The results and successes achieved over the past months stand as a testament to her dedication. Looking ahead, Mimoza is determined to continue contributing to the advancement of women’s rights.

Her exceptional contribution as a volunteer makes her one of the most dedicated members of the Kosovo Women’s Network. We are deeply grateful for her unwavering commitment and tireless efforts.