Kosovo Women's Network

KWN Continues Collaboration with NATO

29.10.2014

NATO has welcomed the new Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, Ambassador Marriet Schuurman on 24 October 2014. Her office expressed their readiness to continue collaboration with the Kosova Women’s Network (KWN).

This is very important for KWN, as its close collaboration with the former NATO Representative Mari Skåre has been very fruitful towards implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security at the international level.

08.10.25

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

08.10.25

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

30.09.25

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

29.09.25

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

29.09.25

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

29.09.25

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

8 March: Women Seek Address, Justice for Missing Persons

29.10.2014

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On 8 Mar. 2014, International Women’s Day, with the initiative of the association “Thirjet e Nënave” (Mother’s Call), KWN will organize a protest to support mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of missing persons with the motto: “We are with y

28.03.25

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

08.11.24

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

05.11.24

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

04.11.24

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

17.10.24

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

14.10.24

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN’s Rogova Attends UN Security Council Debate on Resolution 1325

28.10.2014

On 28 Oct. in New York, KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova is attending the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, focused on “Displaced Women and Girls: Leaders and Survivors.”
Convened by Argentina, which currently holds the Presidency of the UN Security Council, the debate will focus on the situation of refugee, internally displaced and stateless women and girls. During the session, participants will assess progress “across the women, peace and security agenda,” which will inform the 2015 High-level Review of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325.
For further information about today’s debate, please visit: http://m.whatsinblue.org/479808/show/232c4250aae21a11add5ebc56a142780/. The webcast of today’s session will be available at: http://webtv.un.org/.
Rogova is a member of the High-level Advisory Group for the Global Study on UNSCR 1325. The other prestigious members of the High-level Advisory Group include Madeleine Rees, Elisabeth Rehn, Major General Patrick Cammaert, Luz Mendez, Liliana Andrea Silva Bello, Sharon Bhaghwan Rolls, Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, Leymah Gbowee, Ruth Ochieng, Yasmin Sooka, Dr. Alaa Murabit, Maha Abu Dayyeh, Youssef Mahmoud, Julia Kharashvili, Pramila Patten and Bandana Rana.
The Global Study is being led by Radhika Coomaraswamy. Consultations related to the content of the Global Study will continue throughout this week and KWN will provide further updates as the week progresses.
Originally adopted in 2000, UNSCR 1325 calls for women and girls’ participation in decision-making during conflict and post-conflict situations; preventing sexual violence that often targets women and girls; and consideration of the unique security concerns of women and girls in such situations.

08.10.25

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

08.10.25

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

30.09.25

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

29.09.25

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

29.09.25

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

29.09.25

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

One Billion Rising

28.10.2014

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On 14 February 2014, at 17:00 at the plateau near the Grand Hotel in Prishtina, women and men, boys and girls will harness their power and imagination, rising for JUSTICE for women and girls who experience violence.

28.03.25

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

08.11.24

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

05.11.24

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

04.11.24

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

17.10.24

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

14.10.24

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN and Alter Habitus Launch Report “Where’s the Money for Women’s Rights?”

27.10.2014

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The Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) and Alter Habitus – Institute for Studies in Society and Culture launched the report Where’s the Money for Women’s Rights? A Kosovo Case Study. The research, supported by the Association of Women in Development (AWID) and Kvinna till Kvinna, was conducted between January and September 2013. The report draws from 40 interviews with donors who have worked in Kosovo and a survey of 90 diverse women’s organizations.

28.03.25

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

08.11.24

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

05.11.24

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

04.11.24

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

17.10.24

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

14.10.24

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

Girls in Gjilan take the Initiative to Raise Awareness on Breast Cancer

23.10.2014

On Oct. 21, 2014, femACT in Gjilan met Assembly Chairwoman Valentina Bunjaku-Rexhepi, and sought support from the municipality to carry out a breast cancer awareness raising street action.

The meeting began by discussing the risks of cancer, and how the number of cases affected by this disease are increasing more and more, every day. The main problem they raised is the fact that in most cases, breast cancer shows very few symptoms and is thus not detected on time, therefore it is recommended to have regular checkups.

While the month of October marks the month of breast cancer awareness raising, and since in Gjilan no activity has yet been announced, the femACT young women want to take this upon their hands.

Ms. Bunjaku-Rexhepi expressed readiness to support girls for this one-day campaign.

"We support activities organized towards ”‹”‹this important goal, which concerns maintaining the health of women," she said. "This awareness campaign is necessary to make women and girls aware for this threat that is very dangerous for their lives. We must work together towards fighting this serious disease, which if detected early can also be cured. "

The femACT young women were very grateful, and the plans and preparations have already began.

As a result, with the support of the Municipality of Gjilan, and particularly the support of the Assembly Chairwoman Valentina Bunjaku-Rexhepi, on 1 November 2014, in Gjilan, femACT will organize a street action, where they will distribute brochures and give information on breast cancer prevention, symptoms, control, and diagnostics.

08.10.25

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

08.10.25

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

30.09.25

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

29.09.25

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

29.09.25

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

29.09.25

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

Health Care Should Be On School Programs

22.10.2014

“Be aware for a better life” is the name of the joint project by KWN’s member organizations: Gruaja Hyjnore(Divine Woman) and Shoqata për Edukim dhe Përkujdesjën e Familjës  (Association for Education and Family Care). Both of these organizations have received grants by the Kosova Women’s Fund (KWF).
     This project aims to raise awareness among young people on sexually transmitted diseases in general, HIV/AIDS, and drugs.
     The meeting was held on Oct. 21, in the village of Bec, in Gjakova, with parents and teachers of students who had participated in the earlier lectures.
     The purpose of the meeting was to discuss further steps to be taken, as well as recommendations of mothers and teachers regarding the ways and methods used so far during lectures to youth.
     Most mothers agreed that a course in health education should be a compulsory subject in primary schools for students in grades seven, eight and nine. Some of them also claimed that they themselves have difficulty discussing this topic with their children.
    While others said that most of the time they are held back by the mentality, where such discussions remain taboo and are not discussed between parents and children.
     "We do not have the habit of discussing such topics, so children often remain uninformed. I took the initiative and opened this topic for discussion with my children, but my husband thought the topic should not be discussed," said a mother participating in the meeting.
     There were numerous discussions on various topics related to students, but teachers stated that the best way to prevent the negative phenomena is for students, parents and teachers to collaborate with each other.
     As a conclusion, participants unanimously decided that they should further advocate for such topics to be taught in school, and included in a compulsory subject called: Health Education.
      Representatives of the NGO claimed that they have already begun to address this request to the competent authorities.
Kosovo Women’s Fund is supported by Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and Kvinna till Kvinna (KtK).

08.10.25

KWN, ADA Sign Three-year Contract to Advance Women’s Rights in Kosovo

31.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN Executive Director Participates in UN Advisory Group on 1325

31.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

Kosova Women’s Network to Launch Budgeting for Social Welfare Report

30.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN Continues Collaboration with NATO

29.10.2014

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

8 March: Women Seek Address, Justice for Missing Persons

29.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN’s Rogova Attends UN Security Council Debate on Resolution 1325

28.10.2014

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

One Billion Rising

28.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

KWN and Alter Habitus Launch Report “Where’s the Money for Women’s Rights?”

27.10.2014

Reaction of the Kosovo Women’s Network to the Recent Killings in Kosovo due to illegal weapons

Press Release – Recommendations for the Kosovo Parliament

Response to Klan Kosova – Do Not Promote the Perpetrators

Violence Against the Minor is Intolerable – KWN Calls for Justice and Immediate Action

Letter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca

Reaction: KWN calls for an urgent solution to the strike of technical workers of the Assembly

Girls in Gjilan take the Initiative to Raise Awareness on Breast Cancer

23.10.2014

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment

Health Care Should Be On School Programs

22.10.2014

Raising Awareness on GBV and TFGBV through Forum Theatre at “Xhevdet Doda” School

“Door to Door” for Change: NRAEWOK Empowers Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian Communities Against Gender-Based Violence

KWN Members, Board and Staff Unite for Women’s Rights during Three-day Strategic Planning Retreat

Women’s Center “ATO” Brings Reproductive Health Education to Rural Kosovo

EKW Supports Healthcare for Marginalized Communities in Fushe Kosovo

Ura Sociale Empowers Youth to Speak Up Against Sexual Harassment