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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Amy Hillock displays the ICC library’s new copy of KWN’s 1325 Facts & Fables. Amy helped research and write the book while interning at KWN. She brought the ICC’s attention to the book this year during her internship there.

1325 Facts & Fables Reaches NATO, ICC, UN WG

05.06.2013

In 2011, KWN sought to revolutionize the way in which women’s organizations monitor, report on and advocate for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Following its two under-read monitoring reports on UNSCR 1325’s implementation in Kosovo, KWN decided to write 1325 Facts & Fables, which uses both “facts” and “fables” to illustrate the

Resolution’s implementation in Kosovo in the last decade. As KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova explained in the book’s introduction, “I want this publication to be seen not as a report, but more like something that makes you smile and say, ‘How can that happen?’”

Among the most recent promoters of 1325 Facts & Fables is NATO Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security Mari Skåre. “I hope you realize the changes you have achieved in furthering women’s participation in peace and security through advocating with 1325,” Special Representative Skåre said during a meeting at KWN’s office on 17 April. She urged other NATO representatives present, including from the NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) to read the book.

Then, on 25 April, a KWN delegation briefed the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security at the UN on KWN’s past and present advocacy for UNSCR 1325 implementation in Kosovo. This included KWN’s advocacy for justice for persons who suffered sexual violence during the war. KWN made copies of 1325 Facts & Fables available to Working Group members. The International Criminal Court in The Hague also recently ordered a copy of 1325 Facts & Fables for its permanent library.

Last year, the book reached leaders worldwide, including U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, European Parliamentarians and diverse women activists.

The book’s initial printing was financed by the Austrian Development Agency and since has been self-financed through the non-profitable sale of the book. You can download a free e-copy, or order a hard copy for €5 plus shipping by writing to info@womensnetwork.org.

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One of the Oral History Initiative’s first short films is about Safete Rogova, among Kosovo’s first women actresses and an activist for women’s rights.

New School, KWN Screen First Oral History Film

05.06.2013

In April 2013, KWN in cooperation with The New School screened the first product of their joint Oral History Initiative in New York. The short film presented the oral history of Safete Rogova, one of Kosovo’s first women actors and a dedicated women’s rights activist. Two audiences joined screenings of this short: first at The New School and later at a fundraising event at Macellaria Restaurant.

The Oral History Initiative seeks to document the life stories of Kosovars before, during and after the war. This year, in addition to collecting additional individual histories, the team plans to create a searchable, interactive, multi-media website containing transcripts in Albanian and English, short films, photographs and sound from these interviews.

The Initiative is led by an Oral History Collective that involves KWN, The New School and various independent researchers, academics, filmmakers and interns. KWN is pleased to welcome New School interns back this summer to continue building the Oral History archive, including Catherine McGahan, Ericka Kriedel, Amber Kiwan and Jung Chao. Professor Anna di Lellios and Kosovar contributors will also be volunteering time this summer for this important Initiative.

If you are interested in becoming involved in the Oral History Initiative as a volunteer, please email info@womensnetwork.org. We are still seeking filmmakers, film editors, interviewers and translators who want to contribute part-time or full-time.

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The Buçincas’ lifetime contribution to furthering girls’ access to education is recognized by President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga and through the new Foundation for Education of Girls “Çifti Buçinca.”

“Çifti Buçinca” Foundation Recognizes Couple’s Lifetime Contribution to Girls’ Education

05.06.2013

A Gala Event marked the establishment of The Foundation for Education of Girls “Çifti Buçinca” on May 23. For more than 60 years, Naxhie and Fahri Buçinca have worked in formal and informal education with girls. Now in their 80s, the “Çifti Buçinca” Foundation was established to recognize the Buçincas’ contribution and continue their initiative to enable girls’ access to education for years to come.

The Gala Event raised an initial €23,969 for the “Çifti Buçinca” Foundation, primarily from local businesses, organizations and individuals. KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova served on the organizing committee.
During the event, President of the Republic of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga awarded the Buçinca couple with the Presidential Award of Merits for their work.
     
The Buçincas have contributed to social change in Ulqin, Montenegro and throughout Kosovo, especially in Vushtrri Municipality where they focused their work. Naxhie Alibegaj Buçinca worked house to house in villages of Kraja in the Municipality of Ulqin for five years and in the municipality of Vushtrri for more than 60 years. Fahri Buçinca began working as a teacher at age 15, establishing the first primary school there in 1954. From 1981 to 1989, when Serb-controlled schools closed their doors to Albanian students, he constructed new schools in villages of Vushtrri, Skenderaj and Lipjan. They also worked to keep Albanian culture alive during the nineties’ decade of oppression via their Veterans of Education Group. Their fundraising efforts have secured funds from individuals, donors and businesses that enabled thousands of girls to continue their education to higher levels.
     
“I knew the Buçinca couple had carried out extraordinary work for the education of girls during their lives, but only today I heard the real story and was even more amazed by their achievements,” said Emine Berisha who attended the Gala Event.

KWN also recognized the Buçinca’s contribution with a Certificate of Appreciation, expressing gratitude for the couple contribution to girls’ education. KWN also provided a €1,000 donation for the Çifti Buçinca Foundation.
 

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Participants collaborate, drafting a press release during the KWN PR workshop.

KWN Members Develop Public Relations Skills

05.06.2013

On Apr. 19, KWN held a one-day workshop on public relations in Prishtina, following members’ requests. Members discussed the challenges they face in Public Relations, their needs and possible strategies for promoting their work. Then they learned techniques for writing effective press releases.

“All members should attend this kind of workshop, even those who have a lot of experience,” said a workshop participant. “There is always something new to learn.”

KWN members put their new knowledge to practice, writing press releases that later received constructive criticism from other workshop participants.

“I liked this workshop a lot,” another participant said. “It is very necessary to learn about public relations.”
Later in 2013 KWN will hold a more advanced workshop in public relations, based on members’ requests. Members will have the opportunity to learn techniques for promoting their work at little to no cost.

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