Justice for a Victim of Gender-based Violence

23.01.2026

The Kosovo Women’s Network has achieved an important victory in protecting the rights of victims of gender-based violence. The victim, L.E., reported in May 2022 that her former brother-in-law had violated a protective order. After a lengthy judicial process and legal representation by the Network, in November 2025, the Basic Court in Pristina, Drenas branch, found the accused guilty of disobeying the court order.

The victim expressed her gratitude to the Network for the continuous support:

“Thanks to you, I was able to persevere and seek justice.”

Since 2021, when the Network began providing legal counseling and representation through lawyer Fitim Gashi, 148 women and girls who experienced gender-based violence have been assisted, and 392 cases of domestic violence have been monitored.

The Kosovo Women’s Network remains ready to support all victims of gender-based violence with free counseling and legal assistance at +383 48 105 800.

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KWN Joins New Global Coalition to Advance Accountability for Abuse by Humanitarian Responders

19.01.2026

Imagine seeking safety in the midst of a crisis, only to be harmed by the very people tasked with helping and protecting you. For survivors of responder-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse (RP-SEA) by humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel, betrayal compounds trauma, turning places of supposed safety into sites of further violence.

Allegations of RP-SEA across humanitarian and peacekeeping contexts have persisted for decades, including cases involving children. While it remains widespread, the lack of reliable data has obscured the true scale of the problem, limiting accountability and reinforcing the misconception that these abuses are isolated incidents rather than structural failures.

In 2025, the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) joined the informal Responder-Perpetrated Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises (RESPONDER) Partnership, a cross-disciplinary and international research collaboration aimed at countering RP-SEA by generating robust, survivor-informed evidence that can support advocacy, policy reform and more effective responses.

The now formalised Partnership is conducting research across six countries with a history of humanitarian and UN intervention: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lebanon, South Sudan, Haiti and Kosovo. Its objectives include estimating the size of populations affected by RP-SEA; examining how communities understand the risks and benefits of reporting; and exploring alternative approaches to accountability and reparative justice. A central focus is understanding how experiences differ for women and girls, men and boys, LGBTQI+ individuals, and persons with disabilities, whose perspectives are often excluded from conventional research and reporting systems.

To achieve this, the Partnership employs innovative research methodologies, including respondent-driven sampling and population size estimation, alongside in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. These approaches enable the collection of data that is more representative and generalisable, while also centring ethical, participatory engagement with communities. Partner organisations, including KWN, play a key role in ensuring meaningful local engagement and contributing contextual expertise essential to the research process.

By producing reliable evidence on the scale and dynamics of RP-SEA, the RESPONDER Partnership aims to support policy change, strengthen survivor-centred responses, and inform prevention strategies within humanitarian and peacekeeping sectors. The Partnership also prioritises building a global research and practice network and supporting civil society organisations to apply findings toward social reform, including in relation to responder-fathered children. In addition, the Partnership invests in the next generation of scholars by engaging students in collaborative and participatory research, strengthening interdisciplinary skills and professional networks.

KWN is proud to contribute its feminist, survivor-centred expertise toward humanitarian and peacekeeping missions free from abuse, that uphold the rights and dignity of all communities affected by crisis.

The RESPONDER Partnership is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada with substantial in-kind contributions by local partners including KWN.

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Kosovo Women’s Network Publishes Report “Zero Tolerance? Monitoring the Institutional Response to Gender-based Violence in Kosovo” 

19.12.2025

The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) has published a new research report “Zero Tolerance? Monitoring the Institutional Response to Gender-based Violence in Kosovo”, which provides an in-depth analysis of the institutional response to gender-based violence based on the standards of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (known as the “Istanbul Convention”). 

The report covers the period of 2021–2024 and is based on a comprehensive methodology that includes analysis of the legal framework, monitoring of the handling of violence cases by responsible institutions, interviews with institutional representatives, and review of official data.  

The findings show that Kosovo has made significant progress in improving the legal framework with the adoption of the Law on Prevention and Protection from Domestic Violence, Violence against Women and Gender-based Violence, among other laws and policies. Nevertheless, their implementation remains insufficient and often uncoordinated. KWN’s monitoring suggest that by the end of 2024, only 54% of the activities of the National Strategy for Protection from Domestic Violence and Violence against Women had been fully implemented, 42% partially implemented and 5.5% not implemented. 

The report highlights that digital and sexual violence remain under-treated. Harmful attitudes, such as victim blaming and attempts to “save the family” through reconciliation, continue to influence institutions’ handling of cases. Lack of human resources, specialised training and effective inter-institutional coordination remain key challenges undermining the safety and well-being of victims of violence. 

The report provides concrete recommendations for responsible institutions, aiming to improve law enforcement, increase budgets for support services, strengthen a victim-centred approach and build a coordinated, effective institutional response. KWN calls on all relevant institutions to take immediate and sustained action towards a real “zero-tolerance” approach to addressing all forms of gender-based violence. 

At the launching event today, Nermin Mahmuti, Chair of the KWN Board acknowledged that Kosovo has made progress in strengthening the legal framework to address gender-based violence. However, the main challenge remains implementation, she said. Moreover, she emphasised the key role of civil society as a frontline defender and supporter of survivors of violence. This, she said, continues despite recent funding cuts. 

“Financial challenges faced by civil society organisations risk undermining the monitoring of the implementation of the legal framework, particularly for the most marginalised groups, including women with disabilities,” she said, further emphasizing the need for long-term and sustainable support for women’s organizations. 

In her remarks, Sara Lindblom, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo also emphasised the importance of civil society. “Civil society plays a role when it comes to legal aid and pushing for legal changes as well as advocacy and monitoring institutions’ performance and improving accountability.”  

She continued, “Sweden strongly encourages the Government of Kosovo to strengthen interinstitutional cooperation and ensure there is enough budget and human resources.”  

Key institutions joined KWN in discussing the findings, including Vlora Limani Hajnuni, Political Advisor at Ministry of Justice; Arjeta Sadiku, Deputy Chair, Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), Blerim Shabani, Ministry of Justice and Arton Ahmeti, Secretary, Ministry of Finance. Participants agreed on the importance of continued collaboration among civil society and the government. 

“Full effectiveness [in implementing the legal framework] will only be in a close inter-institutional cooperation in bringing justice to victims and supporting mechanisms in local and the central levels”, said Arjeta Sadiku, Deputy Chair, KJC.  

“Our joint work with the Kosovo Women’s Network in developing modules for social workers, as well as the trainings we continue to deliver together, is helping us improve social services for victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and sexual violence,” said Mr. Shabani. 

The report was produced with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency and co-financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. 

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Inclusive Sexual Education: A Needed Change

18.12.2025

For many students in Kosovo, conversations about sexual health, consent and respect remain taboo. The country’s education system does not yet include sexual education as a dedicated subject within the curricula. Instead, topics related to sexual and reproductive health are scattered across several subjects, such as biology, psychology and civic education, and are usually addressed only superficially. Studies have shown that textbooks contain gender stereotypes and discriminatory language, and that discussions about consent, sexual harassment and violence are mostly absent.

At the same, research by the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) has revealed that close to 50 percent of Kosovars have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their lifetime, with women being disproportionately affected. These findings underscore the urgent need for inclusive sexual education that challenges stereotypes, eliminates stigma and promotes equality.

To address this, the Centre for Education and Community Development – Friends (CECD Friends) implemented an initiative with the goal of promoting comprehensive, gender-sensitive and stigma-free sexual education in Mitrovica’s primary schools.

Laying Groundwork Through Research

Researcher Rita Berisha analysed textbooks in biology, civic education and Albanian language to assess how sexuality-related topics were addressed. The study found that current materials treat such themes only partially and without clarity, confirming the need to update and supplement them with inclusive, gender-sensitive content.

This activity produced the first comprehensive report on sexual education in Kosovo’s primary-school textbooks, identifying major gaps and offering concrete recommendations for improving content and introducing new topics.

Observing Teaching Practices

CECD then conducted 12 classroom observations in two primary schools, to understand how sexual education is currently taught. The team also collected qualitative data through interviews with teachers. The findings helped CECD and KWN design a one-day training for teachers and school directors, focused on inclusive and gender-sensitive teaching methods. The training increased teachers’ awareness of how to discuss sexual education openly and with sensitivity to gender issues. Afterward, several teachers began incorporating the new approaches in practice. One of the participating teachers said: “I will definitely try to apply what we learned in my classes during this school year.”

Working with Students from Diverse Communities

Another component of the initiative involved direct engagement with students. CECD organised three educational sessions, attended by 79 students from Roma, Ashkali, Bosniak and Egyptian communities. The sessions introduced participants to key themes of comprehensive sexual education, including body awareness, consent, sexual and reproductive health, and the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. Students expressed that they were satisfied with the lesson content and had learned about new topics that are usually not addressed in school.

Advocacy and Institutional Outreach

Based on the research findings, CECD also prepared and sent an advocacy letter and the final report to the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI). They gave recommendations for improving textbooks and integrating comprehensive sexual education into the official curriculum. The advocacy letter received support from other local organisations in Mitrovica, showing strong civil society commitment to improving young people’s access to accurate and inclusive information on sexual and reproductive health.

Raising Public Awareness

To expand outreach beyond schools, CECD collaborated with Katror Media to design and launch a social media awareness campaign. The campaign included educational posts, research highlights and an animated video on sexual consent, sexual and reproductive health, and relevant national legislation, such as the Law on Health and the Law on Reproductive Health. The video and materials were shared on Facebook and YouTube, aiming to reach as many young people as possible and to challenge patriarchal attitudes surrounding sexual education. The campaign succeeded in reaching at least 60,000 people online, helping to increase awareness about sexual consent and gender equality while encouraging open public dialogue on issues often stigmatised in Kosovo.

All these activities collectively strengthened public dialogue around comprehensive sexual education and contributed to advocacy for policy improvements in Kosovo’s school system, while simultaneously providing students with age-appropriate information to care for their wellbeing and health. The initiative marks a meaningful step toward a more informed and inclusive education system, one where every student grows up equipped with the knowledge they need to make safe, healthy and respectful choices.

CECD’s initiative “Inclusive sexual education as a priority” was carried out with support from the Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF), Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), financed by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and co-financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in the amount of €9,933, from January to October 2024. The initiative contributed directly to KWN’s Programme “Gender Transformative Education”.

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Building Stronger Responses to Gender-based Violence Across Kosovo

18.12.2025

The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) recently organised a two-day workshop in Gjilan for professionals from the Centres for Social Work from the Gjilan and Ferizaj regions, focusing on domestic violence, sexual violence and trafficking. The workshop aimed to strengthen frontline responses by enhancing knowledge on case management, referral mechanisms and inter-institutional coordination at the local level.

Facilitated by Besarta Breznica, Programme Officer for Addressing Gender-based Violence at KWN, the sessions provided practical guidance on the prevention, identification, treatment and referral of gender-based violence cases. Participants engaged in interactive discussions based on real-life challenges faced in their daily work, with a strong emphasis on survivor-centred and gender-sensitive approaches.

The workshop was organised within the framework of the project “Improving Civil Society Capacities to Enhance Access to Quality Social Protection for Diverse Women and Men”, supported by the European Union Office in Kosovo. Through this project, KWN seeks to strengthen the capacities of social protection institutions to deliver more accessible, coordinated and effective services.

Building on this effort, KWN will continue organising similar workshops in the Pristina and Dukagjini regions, as well as a dedicated workshop for Serbian social workers, ensuring inclusive capacity-building across communities. These activities contribute to a more cohesive and responsive social protection system, aimed at improving institutional responses and ensuring timely and dignified support for survivors of gender-based violence throughout Kosovo.

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Going Glocal 2.0: Sustainable Gender-responsive Futures

18.12.2025

A delegation from Kosovo participated in the Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) Forum “Going Glocal 2.0: Sustainable Gender-responsive Futures”, held in Skopje on 10–11 December, together with more than 90 participants from across Europe. The forum brought together government representatives, gender-equality practitioners, and civil society leaders to discuss how GRB can strengthen accountability, transparency and sustainability in public finance.

The Kosovo delegation included members of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) and the Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN), namely Magbule Hyseni, Executive Director of EcoKosWomen; Vesna Stajić, Executive Director of the Zensi Inkluzivni Center; and Olivera Milošević, Executive Director of the Undruženje Poslovnih Žena WBA. The delegation also included Shpresa Sheremeti Smakiqi, Coordinator of the Unit for Human Rights and Gender Equality at the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure; Premtime Preniqi, Gender Equality Officer at the Municipality of Prishtina; Lindita Piraj, Gender Equality Officer at the Municipality of Dragash; and Donjeta Morina, an independent gender expert.

Shpresa Sheremeti Smakiqi, Coordinator of the Unit for Human Rights and Gender Equality, spoke on gender-responsive budgeting and climate finance. She highlighted Kosovo’s strong institutional setup, including gender equality officers across public institutions and a functional Agency for Gender Equality. She also pointed to challenges such as fragmented gender-disaggregated data and limited institutional capacities, stressing the importance of cooperation with civil society and evidence-based tools such as the KWN analysis “Budgeting for a Better Environment”.

Magbule Hyseni, Executive Director of EcoKosWomen, presented the research “Empowering Sustainable Agriculture: Gender Perspectives in the Circular Economy”, supported by KWN and financed by ADA and Sida through GBWN. She highlighted barriers women face in accessing green jobs and sustainable agriculture and co-facilitated a World Café on Gender and the Circular Economy, focusing on gender-responsive municipal and urban solutions.

Elirjeta Beka, Officer for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender-responsive Budgeting, spoke on inclusive transport solutions. She highlighted the underreporting of sexual harassment in public transport, the lack of location-based police data and insufficient staff training. She emphasised the need for sustainable, institutional reporting mechanisms and noted that fragmented legislation often leads to misunderstandings of GRB as a “budget for women”, rather than as a tool for addressing diverse community needs.

Donjeta Morina presented a watchdog GRB analysis of the Special Climate Change Fund in the Western Balkans and Moldova. She also co-facilitated a workshop on gender analysis in climate financing projects, focusing on civil society oversight and ensuring that climate funds deliver inclusive and equitable results.

The discussions reaffirmed the importance of strong collaboration between civil society organisations and public institutions in Kosovo. Sustainable and gender-responsive policies require joint efforts where institutions provide commitment and resources, and civil society contributes evidence, monitoring and community voices. Strengthening this partnership is essential to ensure that public budgets respond to real needs, promote equality, and deliver long-term social and environmental impact.

Following the GRB Forum, the GBWN held its annual Network Meeting, where discussions focused on advocacy for gender-responsive climate finance, shaping the future of GBWN, and participating in a hands-on Skills Lab on fundraising and sustainability. Together, we reflected on our achievements to date and mapped the way forward.

The GRB Forum was supported by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Central European Initiative (CEI).

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16 Days of Activism: Raising Awareness and Strengthening Advocacy

18.12.2025

This year, as part of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” campaign and the ongoing efforts of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) to empower and protect survivors of gender-based violence, KWN carried out an awareness-raising activity placing posters on buses in Pristina and Fushe Kosovo. The activity was implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MESPI) and Trafiku Urban. The posters contained information about sexual harassment, as well as guidance on where and how violence can be reported and support sought, with the aim of increasing public awareness and preventing gender-based violence.

In parallel, KWN, together with MESPI, organised a capacity-building training on gender-based violence for the ministry’s staff. The training focused on deepening knowledge of the forms of gender-based violence, the legal and institutional framework in Kosovo, and the role and responsibilities of public institutions in prevention, referral, and providing a sensitive response to victims. Special attention was given to identifying sexual harassment in public spaces and strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, in line with national legislation and international standards.

During the campaign period, KWN also took part in a number of significant activities and events, including the publication of four policies by UN Women, meetings with female politicians and activists from Finland, the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Ombudsman Institution, the finalisation of Minimum Quality Standards for social services for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in Kosovo, the Youth 4 Inclusion, Equality & Trust (Y4IET) initiative, a roundtable on property and inheritance, and Human Rights Week. Additionally, KWN participated in the launch of the Guide for Managing Cases of Domestic Violence, Violence against Women and Gender-based Violence for medical staff.

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Moving Forward Together: Making Transport Accessible for Everyone

17.12.2025

Transportation shapes daily life, but not everyone experiences it equally.

The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) has published the first-ever comprehensive Gender Analysis of Land Transportation in Kosovo, shedding light on how transport systems, or the lack thereof, affect diverse women, men, girls and boys differently across the country.

This pioneering research shows clearly that transportation is not gender neutral. Women are less likely to own or access various transportation modes, particularly in rural areas. Persons with disabilities face persistent physical and institutional barriers, while caregivers (usually women) struggle with infrastructure that does not meet their daily mobility needs. Safety concerns, including sexual harassment and poorly lit or designed public spaces, continue to restrict freedom of movement, especially for women and girls.

Using an intersectional approach, this report highlights how multiple forms of inequality overlap. Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities experience limited access to reliable transport and discrimination, compounded by gender-based discrimination. Residents of rural and remote areas face weak connections and insufficient services. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic+ persons and women, particularly from ethnic minorities, report feeling unsafe or excluded from using public transport.

Beyond social impacts, the research emphasises that transportation plays a critical role in climate change, public health and social inclusion. Insufficient investment in public transport, sidewalks, cycling infrastructure and gender-responsive planning not only deepens inequalities, but also undermines Kosovo’s climate and health goals.

The analysis reviews laws, policies, budgets and municipal practices, with case studies from Pristina and Dragash. It offers concrete, actionable recommendations for central and municipal institutions. These recommendations aim to support the development of transport systems that are safer, more accessible, more equitable and more climate responsive.

This publication was financed by the Austrian Development Agency and Sweden, through the Gender Budget Watchdog Network. The Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure and municipalities of Pristina and Dragash facilitated the research.

Read the full report.

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Request for Quotation – Meeting Room, Catering, and Accommodation Services in Pristina

17.12.2025

To Whom It May Concern,

Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) and Queen’s University in Canada, we are organizing a workshop to be held in Prishtina on 15-17 April 2026. We are anticipating that the workshop attendees will arrive to Prishtina anytime between 12-14 April 2026 (depending on available flights from home country) and will be departing Prishtina anytime between 18-20 April 2026 (depending on available flights to return to home country).

Accommodation:

  • 35 single rooms

Meals:

  • Cost per person per breakfast (if in addition to the accommodation; if included in accommodation, please state this);
  • Cost per person per lunch;
  • Cost per person per dinner;
  • Accommodation per person per night for up to 35 rooms and approximately 5 nights per room (the precise number of rooms will be confirmed at a later date and a couple participants may arrive earlier or later; therefore, please provide the cost per night per person).
  • Meals should include options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, etc.

Conference Room:

  • Cost per day for a meeting room for approximately 35 participants;
  • Cost per day for a larger, spacious meeting room;
  • Cost for sound system and if it is available;
  • Cost per person for catering services for coffee/tea and small snacks during breaks;
  • Equipment (optional: please indicate availability and cost for each): projector, screen, audio system, 2–4 wireless handheld microphones, podium, Wi-Fi for all participants, water for speakers.

Additionally, please include in your quotation the following information:  

  • Whether you will provide any of the services mentioned at no cost, or a discounted price;  
  • Until which date the final number of participants must be confirmed for accommodation; 
  • Your policy for last minute cancellations on accommodations and meals; and any affiliated charges for such changes.

We invite you to send your offers in accordance with the enclosed Tender Dossier. The offer should include: (1) Narrative Proposal (Form 5.1), (2) Financial Proposal (Form 5.2), and (3) Cover Letter and Declaration of Honour (Form 4).

Please send your offers to: procurement@womensnetwork.org with the subject: “Quotation – Hotel & Conference”. The deadline for sending offers is 09 January 2026, 17:00. Offers sent after the deadline will not be considered.

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Call for Intern for Gender Mainstreaming Laws – KWN “Cathy Frischmann” Internship

16.12.2025

Are you:

  • Interested in defending women’s rights?
  • A student who has completed at least two years of studies related to law or gender studies (BA)?
  • Interested in applying your knowledge to real policies while learning from a dedicated team of experienced researchers, activists, and gender equality experts?
  • And, most importantly, committed to advancing gender equality and the rights of women and girls in Kosovo?

Then this internship is for you!

Cathy Frischmann was a women’s rights activist, feminist, human rights defender, mobilizer of women’s political engagement, botanist who protected native plants, and much more. Cathy loved life, which is why she dedicated hers to defending the rights and lives of others. She worked tirelessly to make the world a more just and equitable place. Cathy passed away from cancer in 2023.

Cathy’s love for Kosovo began in 2004, when she first met with member organizations of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN). That connection lives on today through the legacy she left behind: an internship fund established in her name. Through this annual internship, KWN continues to inspire and support new generations of women’s rights activists.

This year, KWN is seeking an Intern to join our team for six months.

Main Responsibilities

The intern will support gender-responsive legal analysis and research, focusing on reviewing draft laws and policies to assess whether, and how, they address the needs and realities of diverse women and men.

While basic legal knowledge and familiarity with gender equality concepts are required, specific methodologies and tools will be provided through mentorship and supervision. This is a modestly paid internship with flexible working hours, adjustable to students’ needs.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a motivational letter to jobs@womensnetwork.org
Subject line: “Cathy Frischmann Intern”
Deadline: 12 January 2025

About KWN

KWN’s mission is to support, protect, and promote the rights and interests of women and girls throughout Kosovo, regardless of their political and religious beliefs, age, level of education, sexual orientation, or ability. KWN fulfills this mission through the exchange of experience and information, partnerships and networking, research, and advocacy.

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