Kosovo Women's Network

“Jeta Vita” Marches against Breast Cancer

21.01.2013

In October, the Kosovar Center for Fighting Breast Cancer Jeta Vita, in partnership with other organizations in Kosova, organized a campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. KWN supported this member organization by distributing information about the march against breast cancer held on 24 October and a play with seven monologues about women who suffered from breast cancer.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Citizens sign a petition calling for the government to establish a strategy for combating breast cancer and to finish the oncological institute.

Kosova Center for Fighting Breast Cancer Jeta/Vita, KWN Fight Breast Cancer

21.01.2013

The Kosova Center for Fighting Breast Cancer Jeta / Vita (KCFBC), support by KWN, organized a campaign in March to raise awareness among women and society regarding a significant health issue: breast cancer.

Unfortunately, Kosova lacks data regarding the extent of this disease, but evidence from other countries in the region suggests that one in nine or ten women suffer from breast cancer. Cancer represents the most common random cause of mortality among women.

While the number of reports of breast cancer has increased in Kosova, the conditions for prevention, early detection, and treatment are extremely limited. Kosova lacks elementary conditions for fighting breast cancer: an Oncology Institute with qualified medical personnel and necessary equipment; the institutional and social organization for offering treatment; and support for these institutions and programs.

KCFBC and KWN wrote a letter and requested a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Health to call for the establishment of a National Strategy for Combating Breast Cancer; finalization of the construction of the Oncology Institute and making it operational; and more serious engagement of policymakers and the government, especially considering the threat breast cancer poses to so many women.

On 8 March, KWN and KCFBC organized a petition signing, encouraging citizens to call for the implementation of these requests. In addition, KWN and KCFBC representatives appeared in televised debates and roundtables on this topic. KWN also advocated for public service announcements to be shown on national television stations. KOHA Printing House, the Kosova Red Cross, and all media supported this campaign.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Kosovo’s New Constitution Protects Women’s Reproductive Rights

21.01.2013

The Constitution of the Republic of Kosova was adopted by the Assembly of Kosova on 11 June. Despite efforts from some religious groups, particularly American “pro-life” groups visiting Kosova in the weeks prior to its adoption, the Constitution protects women’s reproductive rights.

KWN sent a statement to the Constitutional Commission, countering the American delegation’s lobbying efforts. In the letter, KWN stated that Kosova’s Constitution guarantees women’s “right to personal integrity,” which includes “the right to make decisions related to reproduction,” and Article 25 states, “each individual since birth has the right to life.” Critiquing “pro-life” arguments that life begins at conception, KWN remarked, “in cases of miscarriages that occur during the first two or three months of pregnancy, no [religious institution] organizes a funeral.”

Following KWN’s and other letters from Kosovar human rights groups, the Commission did not revise the draft Constitution related to this point. Thus, the Constitution still protects Kosovars’ human rights to reproductive choice, family formation and sexual orientation.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KWN Establishes Task Force on Health

21.01.2013

The Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) task force will focus on the health of women with disabilities, women affected by war and elderly women. The group will create a network of organizations with similar interests; provide trainings and advice related to health; advocate for institutional support for all health services; and push for local institutions to support member organizations’ work. The working group’s main goals are to organize campaigns to raise awareness about women’s health and advocate for the implementation of legal mechanisms that protect women’s health. The group will focus especially on fighting breast cancer, which has become a major health concern for women in Kosova. Task force members include Ajshe Nuhiu, Drita Vukshinaj, Feride Rushiti, and Zamira Hyseni.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Kosovo Center for Fighting Breast Cancer JETA-VITA Raises Awareness

21.01.2013

On 30 October 2011, the Kosovo Center for Fighting Breast Cancer JETA/VITA organized an informative-cultural program and march with the motto “Early Detection = Survival”. Hundreds of Kosovo women and men participated in the demonstration on ‘Mother Theresa’ Boulevard in Prishtina, morally supporting women affected by breast cancer. In solidarity, the President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga and the head of the municipality of Prishtina, Isa Mustafa, also participated in the activity. KWN supported JETA-VITA’s annual campaign against breast and uterus cancer by distributing information about them.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KWN Supports Improved Access to Reproductive Healthcare for Women

21.01.2013

With funding from KWN, supported by UNFPA, Medica Kosova provided health services and breast cancer screening to women in rural areas. A KWN media campaign and discussions with citizens organized in each region created a forum for talking about breast cancer and other serious health issues confronting women. Also with funding from UNFPA, funds were made available to shelters to provide better healthcare services to women residing in shelters.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KGSC Launches Campaign against Gender-Based Violence

21.01.2013

“Bonu cool, mos bjer shpullë” (Be cool, don’t slap) is the slogan of the recently launched campaign against gender-based violence among adolescents. The campaign is part of an EU-funded project implemented by the Kosovo Gender Studies Centre (KGSC), Multimedia and the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR).

Rona Nishliu, well-known Kosovo singer, composed a new song for the campaign entitled “Se vetëm zemra flet saktë” (Only the heart speaks accurately). She performed the song at the KWN Annual Membership Meeting.

The EU-funded, KGSC-led campaign involves various other public relations materials and outreach efforts targeting youth.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

30.04.26

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

29.04.26

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

As part of the â€œReforma 2004â€ Campaign, people in Prishtina protest Kosovaâ€™s current electoral law.

Coalition Campaigns for Electoral Law Reform in Kosovo

21.01.2013

In March and April 2004, KWN, the Coalition for Electoral Law Reform, Reforma 2004, KACI Network and Kosova Women’s Lobby participated in a Kosova-wide campaign to advocate for a new electoral system. It included writing letters to key local and international decision-makers, meetings, a media campaign, press conferences, TV debates, a public education campaign, as well as peaceful demonstrations in six regions in support of a new electoral system promoted by the Coalition for Electoral Law Reform in Kosova.

The recommended system would combine principles of open lists, geographic representation through multiple electoral districts, and balanced gender representation. The campaign was widely covered by electronic and print media. Although the United Nations Mission in Kosovo failed to change the electoral law for the fall 2004 elections, the campaign succeeded in raising public awareness about the issue and contributed to bringing the issue of electoral law reform to the forefront of political discussions in Kosova.

06.05.26

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

05.05.26

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

30.04.26

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

30.04.26

Jeta Vita Marches against Breast Cancer 2

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

“Jeta Vita” Marches against Breast Cancer

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Citizens sign a petition calling for the government to establish a strategy for combating breast cancer and to finish the oncological institute.

Kosova Center for Fighting Breast Cancer Jeta/Vita, KWN Fight Breast Cancer

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Kosovo’s New Constitution Protects Women’s Reproductive Rights

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KWN Establishes Task Force on Health

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Kosovo Center for Fighting Breast Cancer JETA-VITA Raises Awareness

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KWN Supports Improved Access to Reproductive Healthcare for Women

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

KGSC Launches Campaign against Gender-Based Violence

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

As part of the â€œReforma 2004â€ Campaign, people in Prishtina protest Kosovaâ€™s current electoral law.

Coalition Campaigns for Electoral Law Reform in Kosovo

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

New Paper Monitors Gender Equality in Kosovo’s Public Spending

Justice for survivors of gender-based violence: A success story from the Kosovo Women’s Network

Coalition Maintains Pressure for Electoral System Reform

21.01.2013

Loud Enough: Film Screening Sparks Dialogue on Justice and Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights

Investing in Gender Equality in the EU Budget through Research Funding

Kosovo Hosts RESPONDER Partnership’s First Meeting, Co-Planning Research on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Aid Workers and Peacekeepers

From Struggle to Confidence: Supporting Girls in Their Teenage Years

As part of the â€œReforma 2004â€ Campaign, people in Prishtina protest Kosovaâ€™s current electoral law.