The Association of Deaf Women in Prizren

21.07.2014

The lack of implementing the law for Health Nr.04/L-125 and its deficiencies are discriminatory against deaf people. The under funded health care sector is adversely affecting the health of women resulting with the lack of an interpreter for deaf women to raise general awareness about reproductive health, and prevention of breast cancer. Women in rural areas have specifically stated the lack of interpretation as an obstacle in the access to gynecological and antenatal treatments. Being able to recognize deaf women and their nature, the Association has created a more familiar picture, has acquired evidence and experience, and will be able to work and collaborate with women with all Disabled categories and we will try to work in many municipalities.

The Association will undertake the initiative "Women become active in preserving their health" aiming to improve the health of women and girls and increase the quality of  services for health prevention.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

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The Centre for Promotion of Women’s Rights

21.07.2014

With financial support from KWN’s Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF), last year, the Centre for Promotion of Women’s Rights managed to identify 86 cases of women raped during the war in some villages of Drenas municipality.

Now, with the second initiative "Identification of rape cases in the municipality of Skenderaj", the NGO aims to do the identification of all survivors of rape during the war in Skenderaj municipality, specifically in the villages of Cirez, Baks, Koshiq and Tushile, since there are indications that in these villages there are other victims.

The main purpose of the project is not only to identify this cases, but for them to be supported to integrate into society and learn about opportunities and their rights. Therefore the NGO will try to help them by refering them to the specialized organization KRCT for medical and psycho-social rehabilitation.
 

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

NGO Luna

21.07.2014

NGO Luna from its work experience has seen that women’s rights in rural areas are jeopardized in many levels. The social status of women in rural areas is still influenced by traditions. The NGO’s main aim is to improve their health and position in society by raising awareness of women in Vushtri about the importance of going to the gynecologist.

The number of women that go to Mitrovica for gynecological visits has decreased in the recent years. This has been proved by a reserach that NGO Luna has made with 60 women, whereas 45% of them do not make these visits because they are ashamed to be seen by other people going to the gynecologist. Transportation is another important issue that stops them from going to the gynecologist.

Therefore NGO Luna will undertake the initiative "Prevention is the key to health: Regular medical exam save lives" and will organize meetings between women from the local community and NGO Luna representatives anf local and central governmental institutions; as well as organizing lectures with a gynecologist, workshops with women from Roma and Serbian communities, a round-table with representatives from local and central governmental institutions, and educational-informative program for early detection of malignant diseases.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

NGO Venera

21.07.2014

The initiative "Violence against women it is not a family matter" undertaken by NGO Venera aims to raise awareness among women who are victims of domestic violence to seek their rights guaranteed by law; to orient women at institutions which are responsible for this matter; and to lobby to relevant institutions regarding the situation. This will be achieved thgough monitoring sessions relating to domestic violence cases, as well as court cases on inheritance and divorce. They also will advocate to authorities to treat these cases with seriousness and fairness. Monitoring will be carried out in Basic Court proceedings in Peja.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

NGO Bliri

21.07.2014

The health care sector, being not financed enough, has negatively impacted in particular the health of women, resulting in a general lack of awareness about gynecological health, antenatal care and prevention of breast cancer.
Women in rural areas have highlighted travel expenses as an obstacle to access to gynecological and antenatal training. Apart from that, the traditional social-cultural norms affect the health of many women in Kosovo. For example some women hesitate to do annual Gynecology and Obstetrics checkups, because most of the gynecologists are male. There is lack of sexual education in schools, limited access to family planning assistance as well as free or unpaid contraceptives, and the lack of awareness and education about the ovaries and breast cancer.

Therefore, NGO Bliri will undertake the initiative "The improvement of women’s access to quality health care" aiming to secure more support from the Municipality of Drenas and the Health institution within the municipality regarding this issue. It also aims to secure medical check-ups free of charge, for women and girls.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

NGO Divine Woman and the Association for Education and Family Care

21.07.2014

Sexuality and sexual relationships, accessibility that should be applied in the cases addicted to drugs and alcohol continue to be closed topics for parents and teachers which can play very important role in sexual education and awareness of children and pupils for the threats of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Since this problem is similar for all Kosova,  NGO Divine Woman and the Association for Education and Family Care and undertake the initiative "Be aware for a better life". For this they received a “Networking for Change” Grant by KWN’s Kosova Women’s Fund (KWF).

By undertaking this initiative, NGO Divine Woman from Gjilan and the Association for Education and Family Care from Gjakova aim to improve the physical and mental health among young people within their respective municipalities.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

NGO Open Door and NGO Ruka Ruci

21.07.2014

"Empowering vulnerable women through knowledge and awareness on the Law on Gender Equality, Law No.2004/2" is the initiative that will be undertaken by NGO Open Door and NGO Ruka Ruci, which received a “Networking for Change” Grant of Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF).

This came up as a need, since Kosovo continues to be the poorest place in Europe. Economic and social challenges continue to dominate citizens concerns. Latest studies suggest that at least 45 % of the population is poor, with poverty rates disproportionately high among women, female-headed households, children and members of Kosovo’s Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian (RAE) [Kosovo Household Budget Survey World Bank 2008, and Kosovo Human Development Report, UNDP 2010]. 

Gender-based exclusion spreads throughout Kosovo society and cuts all segments of women’s life, in particular of those residing in rural areas. In a traditional culture and poor economic climate, Kosovo woman continue to face a life of constrained potential. They are held back by a legacy of cultural prejudices, and a widespread lack of opportunity, so far unchallenged by uneven enforcement of EU-compliant legislation.

Through implementing their joint initiative, both NGOs’ aim for women to be able to enjoy their rights and gender equality is achieved through full implementation of the Law on Gender Equality and related legal framework.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

Vita Jeta offers free medical exams to diagnose osteoporosis through their initiative supported by KWN's Kosovo Women's Fund (KWF).

Vita Jeta Offers Free Medical Exams to Diagnose Osteoporosis

14.07.2014

Approximately 50 pensioner women squeezed inside NGO Vita Jeta’s office, waiting to take a free medical exam that determines if they have osteoporosis. This was the fourth group to undergo the check-up. In total, 600 women will receive the service provided by Vita Jeta, a KWN member organization.    
     
Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density. This can lead to an increased risk of fracture. Since most of the association’s approximately 1,000 members are pensioners, they are particularly at risk of this disease. 
     “This is the second time we have been supported by KWN’s Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF) in offering exams to diagnose potential cases of osteoporosis to our NGO members; we already offered these check-ups to 240 members back in 2012,” said Ajshe Nuhiu, Executive Director of Vita Jeta. 
     
Few of Vita Jeta’s members can afford regular checkups that will enable them to detect osteoporosis early. With this in mind, the association also offers treatment and medicines for the women who are diagnosed with the disease from the exam. 
     “In 2012 I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and the doctor together with the NGO’s staff helped me by offering treatment and medicine,” said Arzie Borovci, a member of the association. “Now that I repeated the medical exam, it turned out that my condition has improved and I am doing much better, therefore I am very thankful to Vita Jeta.” 
     
The association has also initiated a petition requesting for the Ministry of Health to provide an examination device to the public health institution. This would allow more women to be given free exams to diagnose potential cases of osteoporosis. 
     “We expect that all our NGO members will sign the petition, but if that number is not enough we won’t stop collecting more signatures, in order to achieve this,” said Ajshe Nuhiu.         
     
Vita Jeta has received support for this work from the 5th round of Kosova Women’s Fund, supported by the Kvinna till Kvinna (KtK).  

27.11.25

KWN Delivers Gender-based Violence Training to MESPI

27.11.25

Kosovo Commemorates 20 Years of the Agency for Gender Equality and 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Interregional Conference

27.11.25

Info Sessions Across Kosovo Aim to Improve Access to Social Protection Services

25.11.25

Creating Safe Schools: NORMA’s Push for Gender-Sensitive Education

25.11.25

Courage Over Fear: Youth in Drenas Learn to Speak Out and Act Against Sexual Harassment and Assault

24.11.25

Survivors of Cancer Advocate for Better Health care in Mitrovica

On 8 July, 14 KWN member organizations received grants from the KWN Kosovo Women’s Fund, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), totaling €43,806.

14 KWN Members Receive Grants for Advocacy

09.07.2014

On 8 July, 14 KWN member organizations received grants from the KWN Kosovo Women’s Fund, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), totaling €43,922. This round encouraged individual organizations’ advocacy initiatives as well as joint advocacy between two organizations via KWN’s new “Networking for Change” grants. Ten organizations received grants for individual advocacy, and four organizations received two grants for “Networking for Change” initiatives. The organizations to receive grants and their initiatives include:

  1. Dora Dores’ initiative “Development of Gender Policies in the Municipality of Prizren” aims to develop gender policies by defining both specific objectives for actors and the necessary budget for realizing the new Municipal Action Plan towards Gender Equality. Then they will advocate for the approval of the Action Plan in the Assembly of the Municipality of Prizren (€3,000)
  2. The Women’s Initiative Association’s initiative “Women of Sharr Aim to Integrate in Social and Political Life” seeks to integrate women from Sharr in Dragash municipality in social and political life by improving the position of women in both family and social settings (€3,000).
  3. The Inter-municipal Organization of the Blind and Partly Sighted will advocate for the “Implementation of the Law for Blind People” in Prizren (€2,620).
  4. Top Radio in Gjakova will seek to “Release Women and Girls from Municipal Taxes for New Businesses” for up to a year for all women and girls who seek to open business but do not have financial support (€3,000).
  5. Women’s Center ATO’s initiative “Involvement of Women (and Men) in the Community to Advocate in the Municipality to Ensure Free Transport for all Children for Obligatory Education” aims for men and women in the rural areas of the municipality to advocate for transportation for students attending obligatory education (€2,850).
  6. The Association of Deaf Women in Prizren aims for “Women to Become Active in Preserving their Health” and to increase the quality of services available for preventing health issues (€2,600).
  7. The Centre for Promotion of Women’s Rights has an initiative for the “Identification of Rape Cases,” which seeks to increase efficiency in protecting persons who suffered sexual violence during the war (€3,000).
  8. NGO Luna in Priluzje has the initiative: “Prevention is the Key to Health: Regular Medical Exams Save Lives.” They aim to raise awareness about preventive healthcare for women and girls (€2,410).
  9. Through their initiative “Violence against Women: It is Not a Family Matter,” NGO Venera will monitor sessions relating to domestic violence cases, as well as court cases on inheritance and divorce. They also will advocate to authorities to treat these cases with seriousness and fairness. Monitoring will be carried out in Basic Court proceedings in Peja (€2,467).
  10. NGO Bliri in Drenas will work towards “The Improvement of Women’s Access to Quality Health Care” (€2,975).
  11. Open Door and Ruka Ruci received a “Networking for Change” Grant, entitled: “Empowering Vulnerable Women through Knowledge and Awareness on the Law on Gender Equality, Law No. 2004/2.” They aim to empower vulnerable women by increasing their knowledge and awareness about the Law on Gender Equality, so that they can advocate for its implementation (€8,000).
  12. Divine Woman and the Association for Education and Family Care also received a “Networking for Change” Grant. “Be Aware for a Better Life” aims to improve physical and mental health among young people from the municipalities of Gjakova and Gjilan (€8,000).

All grant recipients attended an orientation session in Prishtina on 8 July, prior to signing contracts.
“This session is like a training on project implementation, but also capacity building for KWN member organizations because it shows exactly how to act with other donors in implementing projects,” a KWN member organization said. Other organizations agreed, “The orientation session helps us to be more prepared also for other projects.”

27.11.25

KWN Delivers Gender-based Violence Training to MESPI

27.11.25

Kosovo Commemorates 20 Years of the Agency for Gender Equality and 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Interregional Conference

27.11.25

Info Sessions Across Kosovo Aim to Improve Access to Social Protection Services

25.11.25

Creating Safe Schools: NORMA’s Push for Gender-Sensitive Education

25.11.25

Courage Over Fear: Youth in Drenas Learn to Speak Out and Act Against Sexual Harassment and Assault

24.11.25

Survivors of Cancer Advocate for Better Health care in Mitrovica

Court Finds Guilty Perpetrators of Sexual Violence

07.07.2014

 According to the Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRCT), the Court of Appeals in Prishtina has released a verdict that finds guilty and sentences two persons for criminal acts of sexual violence perpetrated during the war in Kosovo. They have been sentenced to 22 years in prison.
     This positive step towards justice has encouraged institutions to continue pursuing and punishing crimes committed during the war in Kosovo. KRCT shared this information as part of its marking of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 Jun.

27.11.25

KWN Delivers Gender-based Violence Training to MESPI

27.11.25

Kosovo Commemorates 20 Years of the Agency for Gender Equality and 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Interregional Conference

27.11.25

Info Sessions Across Kosovo Aim to Improve Access to Social Protection Services

25.11.25

Creating Safe Schools: NORMA’s Push for Gender-Sensitive Education

25.11.25

Courage Over Fear: Youth in Drenas Learn to Speak Out and Act Against Sexual Harassment and Assault

24.11.25

Survivors of Cancer Advocate for Better Health care in Mitrovica