Campaign “Dëgjo zërin tim” (Hear My Voice) Starts

01.07.2013

As a part of the campaign “Dëgjo zërin tim” (Hear My Voice), Qendra Kosovare për Rehabilitimin e të Mbijetuarve të Torturës (QKRMT) [Kosova Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (KRCT)], supported by the Ministry of European Integration in Prishtina, showed on Jun. 28 at ABC Cinema, the documentary of the same name, which is dedicated to women who survived sexual violence during the war in Kosova. ASHA Company produced the film.

The documentary depicts horrendous and true stories of one survivor. The film also involves well-known personalities who express their opininons, including Tony Blair, Adem Demaçi, Mufti Naim Tërnava, the Minister of European Integration Vlora Çitaku, Prof. Ismet Salihu from the Insitute for War Crimes, KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova and Executive Director at KRCT Feride Rushiti – all experts on the circumstances and consequences of these serious crimes committed during the war in Kosovo.

 

18.06.25

Workshop Held on Social Services, Rights, and Other Mechanisms 

12.06.25

Activists Engage in President’s Global Forum on Women, Peace and Security  

30.05.25

WCSOs Ask: What’s the Real Cost of Specialised Services for Gender-based Violence?  

30.05.25

Budget Red Lines: Community Session Calls for Action on Menstrual Poverty 

30.05.25

The Institutional Crisis Continues to Contribute to Discrimination Against Women 

29.05.25

Preventing and Protecting Blind Women and Girls in Kosovo from Violence 

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Girls identify their concerns and needs during the YWEI meeting organized by KWN in Mitrovica.

Young Women Activists Mobilize in Mitrovica

01.07.2013

KWN organized a Young Women’s Empowerment Initiative (YWEI) meeting in Mitrovica on May 30. Approximately 25 young women from various NGOs and institutions attended.

Young women discussed the problems and issues young women from Mitrovica face in everyday life and their strategies for overcoming these issues, including young women’s access to education, early marriage, inter-generational conflict and difficulties entering into decision-making positions.
“This meeting provided us with clear ideas for overcoming the difficulties that we as young women face today,” a participant said. “It also showed us how important it is to gather more often and share experiences.”

 

Young women believe that the first step towards overcoming these problems is raising awareness among young women and older generations, as well as hosting intergenerational experience exchanges. They were encouraged to continue thinking about ideas and solutions for solving the issues they face. They will bring their ideas for discussion in future meetings.
YWEI came out of KWN members’ interests in furthering the sustainability of women’s organizing in Kosovo. It aims to involve more young women in the women’s movement by empowering them to advocate for their concerns and needs.
This meeting followed prior discussions held in Prizren and Gjilan. YWEI receives support from KtK.

 

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

07.04.14

KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

Members Gather for Bimonthly Meeting

05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

04.02.14

Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

07.01.14

KWN Exchanges Experiences with Activists in Austria

Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General for Intergovernmental Support and Strategic Partnerships at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), led the plenary session.

5000 Feminists (including Men) Discuss Healthcare Rights

01.07.2013

Approximately five thousand participants from around the world attended the Third Global Conference 2013 organized by Women Deliver on May 28-30, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Government leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, NGO representatives, corporate leaders and global media outlets from 150 countries around the word gathered to discuss women’s access to healthcare.  Most participants arrived from Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Very few came from Europe, but among them was Mimoza Paçuku, KWN’s Project Coordinator for the Kosova Women’s Fund.
“I was glad to be able to present Kosovo in the largest global event of the decade organized about health,” she said.
Conference participants were diverse, not only by nationality but gender as well.

“In the Women Deliver conference, among 5,000 feminists 40% were men,” Mimoza reflected. “I was surprised by their engagement and awareness about equality. WE’VE MOVED forward!”

Mimoza was among 100 Young Leaders attending the conference. For one year prior to the conference, young leaders took e-courses on health, advocacy and media communications; shared opinions; and blogged regularly about health issues in their countries. Mimoza was invited to join this select group late in the year, but worked triple-time to catch up and become involved in discussions. Women Deliver provided space for these young leaders to voice their needs during a Pre-Youth Conference on May 27.
Participants presented issues that youth in their countries face to leading change-makers, including Kathy Calvin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation; Barbara Bush, co-founder of Global Health Corps; Kate Gilmore, Deputy Executive Director UNFPA; Joy Marini, Director, Corporate Contributions, Johnson & Johnson; Netherland’s Princess Mabel; and Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary.

18.06.25

Workshop Held on Social Services, Rights, and Other Mechanisms 

12.06.25

Activists Engage in President’s Global Forum on Women, Peace and Security  

30.05.25

WCSOs Ask: What’s the Real Cost of Specialised Services for Gender-based Violence?  

30.05.25

Budget Red Lines: Community Session Calls for Action on Menstrual Poverty 

30.05.25

The Institutional Crisis Continues to Contribute to Discrimination Against Women 

29.05.25

Preventing and Protecting Blind Women and Girls in Kosovo from Violence 

Drita Vukshinaj from the Association of Women with Disabilities Women for Women in Prizren presents the magazine “Woman in Focus” published in cooperation with Gender Equality Officer and other women-led NGOs in Prizren.

Did You Miss the Last KWN Meeting?

01.07.2013

Here’s what happened. In the morning, KWN members heard the conclusions and recommendations of the Gender Study in Kosovo, which examined the implementation of the Law on Gender Equality and Kosovo Program for Gender Equality to date. Undertaken by two independent experts in Nov.-Dec. 2012, the study was funded by the Swedish International Development Agency(Sida) to inform its future strategy in Kosovo and the region.

Following the presentation, KWN members had the opportunity to comment on the findings and discuss the challenges faced by women-led organizations with Sida representatives Maria Melbing and Visare Gashi-Gorani. KWN members raised concerns regarding their access to funding and the recent tendency of donors to provide funding through the government. KWN members discussed how this might impact their independence and ability to hold government officials accountable.

In the end, Ms. Maria Melbing voiced Sida’s commitment to continuing its support to civil society and to furthering gender equality in Kosovo. However, she said that Sida continues to discuss the mechanisms through which such support will be provided as part of its strategic planning process.

In the afternoon, Igballe Rogova, KWN Executive Director, notified members of a Public Hearing that will take place on Jun. 12 regarding the amendment of the draft law for the status and rights of martyrs, invalids, veterans, members of the Kosova Liberation Army and civilian victims of war and their families. KWN members were encouraged to participate in this session where activists hope to amend the law to include women who suffered sexual violence during the war.

Members also were invited to join the KWN retreat to Durrës, Albania on 3-6 October, supported by KtK.

Naxhije Buçinca, a founder of the Foundation for the Education of Girls “Çifti Buçinca”, explained this new Foundation, which aims to further girls’ education. They raised €24,000 during a Gala Event, which will go towards girls’ education. This included a €1,000 donation from KWN.

Zana Hoxha-Krasniqi, Executive Director of Artpolis shared information about its First Festival for Human Rights “Femmes Fatales” where women artists from the region showcased their work.

Belgjyzare Muharremi, from Dera e Hapur (Open Door), informed KWN members about the handmade products fair on Prishtina Day, Jun. 11.

Drita Vukshinaj from the Association of Women with Disabilities Women for Womenpresented the magazine Gruaja në Fokus (Women in Focus), published in close cooperation with the Gender Equality Officer of the Municipality of Prizren and other women-led NGOs. She also announced that the Association of Artisans would organize a fair on Jun. 16, the Day of Prizren.

Actress Anisa Ismajli presented the Kosovar Gender Studies Centre (KGSC) and Multimedia project being organized in high schools around Kosova. Actors aim to raise awareness among young people through short sketches related to healthcare, gender equality and sexuality. Three actors enacted two short sketches about violence in teen relationships and insufficient communication within the family.

Emilija Dimoska, a representative from KtK in Macedonia requested KWN’s support in rejecting the proposed amendment to the law on abortion in Macedonian. KWN members agreed that KWN should react and support women’s free choice on this issue.

Approximately 60 members, staff and supporters participated in KWN’s bimonthly meeting on Jun. 7.

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

07.04.14

KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

Members Gather for Bimonthly Meeting

05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

04.02.14

Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

07.01.14

KWN Exchanges Experiences with Activists in Austria

KWN Reacts against the Draft Law on Amnesty

30.06.2013

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Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) reacts against the draft law on amnesty and urges members of the Assembly of Republic of Kosova not to vote this draft law, since it intends to provide amnesty for a huge number of criminal offenses. Hiding behind the First Agreement for Normalization of Relations between Kosova and Serbia, signed by Prime ministers Thaçi and Daçiç, the Government and the Assembly of the Republic of Kosova by means of this law are also forgiving a series of criminal acts endangering the rule of law in Kosova.

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

Reagim Ndaj Keqtrajtimit të Gazetares, Salie Gajtani

15.06.2013

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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

31.10.24

The Irresolute Resolution? After 24 Years, Resolution 1325 Remains Valid but Under-implemented  

17.10.24

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

Reaction against the Maltreatment of the Journalist Salie Gajtani

15.06.2013

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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, Reaction against the Maltreatment of the Journalist Salie Gajtani

10.06.2013

Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) has received the information of the serious maltreatment of “KOHA Ditore” journalist Salie Gajtani, by the staff of the Gynaecological Clinic of the National Institute for Public Health (NIPH), where she had gone to give birth to her third child.

This group of doctors and nurses brought the journalist Gajtani to the edge of death and caused her major health problems, by not carrying out their work under their contract and the Hippocratic Oath.

KWN considers that the unprofessional behavior of the Clinic’s staff against Gajtani constitutes a serious violation of human rights and is a serious penal offense.

We express our deep indignation for the lack of reaction by state institutions, to whom Gajtani has directed an open letter, detailing everything that occurred at the Gynecological Clinic.

Further, we praise Gajtani for her courage and willingness to publicly denounce this serious case.
She has the full support of the intellectual women of Kosovo’s civil society, while she fights for recognition and the punishment of those who almost ended her life.

We hope that this will affect the awareness of the institutions’ leaders in taking the right measurements to raise the quality of services at this Clinic, as well as in the whole NIPH.

18.06.25

Workshop Held on Social Services, Rights, and Other Mechanisms 

12.06.25

Activists Engage in President’s Global Forum on Women, Peace and Security  

30.05.25

WCSOs Ask: What’s the Real Cost of Specialised Services for Gender-based Violence?  

30.05.25

Budget Red Lines: Community Session Calls for Action on Menstrual Poverty 

30.05.25

The Institutional Crisis Continues to Contribute to Discrimination Against Women 

29.05.25

Preventing and Protecting Blind Women and Girls in Kosovo from Violence 

KWN Launches Fundraising Initiative: Support Us!

05.06.2013

Donor aid to Kosovo, particularly financing earmarked for civil society, seems set to decrease over the next decade. We at the Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) do not want shifts in foreign funding to jeopardize our ongoing work in serving, protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls in Kosovo and beyond.

Therefore, we launched a new fundraising imitative in December 2012. Since then, KWN has already raised $4,810 (€3,681) from individuals in the U.S. and Albania.

Of this funding, $1,500 (€1,135) has been set aside for KWN’s Sustainability Fund, which supports crucial costs that KWN cannot cover with funding from traditional donors, as well as KWN’s long-term fundraising vision (click here for information about our vision).

The other $3,310 (€2,546) raised to date has been earmarked for KWN’s Oral History Initiative (see here). A generous supporter has agreed to match dollar-for-dollar every donation made to this Initiative. Therefore, your donation will be worth double if you support this Initiative!

Thanks to our fiscal sponsor, East-West Management Institute in New York, individuals living in the U.S. can now make tax-deductible donations by check (info here) or credit card.

We thank everyone who has already contributed, and we hope others will consider becoming KWN supporters today!

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

07.04.14

KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

Members Gather for Bimonthly Meeting

05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

04.02.14

Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

07.01.14

KWN Exchanges Experiences with Activists in Austria

Visit Our Revitalized Website!

05.06.2013

KWN has added new sections and features to our website.

The “Members” section includes information about each of our diverse individual member organizations, alphabetically, by municipality and by areas of expertise (e.g., economy, health). This can be a vital resource for individuals and organizations in Kosovo and abroad who seek to identify partners.

The “Kosova Women’s Fund” section offers information about our recently launched grants program, including grantees’ successes to date and how to apply.

Our “Resource” section eases access to research and publications, new and old, related to gender equality, women in politics, women and economy, women and health, domestic violence and trafficking in Kosovo, easing access to sometimes difficult to track information.

The “Media” section includes KWN’s press coverage, press releases and videos. Please visit www.womensnetwork.org and let us know what you think about the new site by writing to info@womensnetwork.org.

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

07.04.14

KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

Members Gather for Bimonthly Meeting

05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

04.02.14

Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

07.01.14

KWN Exchanges Experiences with Activists in Austria