The member organization of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), Partners Kosova Center for Conflict Management (Partners K), on January 28 held an advocacy meeting with the Mayor of Dragash and other institutional representatives.

This meeting carries a special weight as the Dragash Women’s Advocacy Group was introduced.

Shukrije Gashi, Executive Director, Partners K, and Hilmije Ramabaja, Project Manager, Partners K, presented the demands of women towards increasing their participation in politics and decision-making processes in this municipality.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Mayor of this municipality, Behxhet Xheladini, pledged to use all opportunities for the realization of these needs.

“I encourage women and girls to apply for decision-making positions in various departments of the municipality, knowing that many of them have the necessary experience and education for senior decision-making positions,” said she.

Whereas, Lindita Kozmaqi Piraj, Gender Equality Officer in the Municipality of Dragash praised the establishment of this advocacy group.

“The establishment of this advocacy group of women, as well as its empowerment needs the building of various professional capacities and with continuous support from Partners Kosovo for the implementation of relevant activities,” she said.

She also went on to say:

“We are fortunate to have you and KWN. Together we made possible the establishment of the Women’s Advocacy Group and we wish to gave your support in our further activities to advance gender equality.”

The activities of this initiative are funded by the European Union (EU) Office in Kosovo, through the 15th round of the Kosovo Women’s Fund.