Through empowering women and girls, advocacy, and creating spaces for participation, SHE Solutions works towards a more equal society where women have greater opportunities to participate in and influence decision-making, as well as issues that affect their lives and the communities in which they live.
Founded in 2021 by Antigone Baxhaku-Idrizi, SHE Solutions is committed to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls, with a particular focus on women’s participation in decision-making, peace and security, and increasing their participation in public life.
One of SHE Solutions’ key areas of work is increasing women’s participation and representation in the security sector. Through research, advocacy, public discussions, and various initiatives, the organization seeks to identify and address the barriers that limit women’s participation and advancement in this sector.
As part of its commitment to promoting women’s voices and perspectives, SHE Solutions has also developed platforms for communication and public dialogue, through which issues related to women’s rights and empowerment are addressed more broadly, while providing women with opportunities to share their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives.
One such initiative is the “SPOTLIGHT” podcast, which, through a series of 8 episodes, explored the role and contributions of women in peace and security, highlighting women’s experiences, challenges, and contributions in these fields. The podcast aims to amplify women’s voices and encourage broader discussion on the importance of their participation in building peace, security, and democratic societies.
Another series of 10 episodes focused on women’s rights as an integral part of human rights, addressing issues related to equality, dignity, participation, and women’s rights in society. Through these episodes, SHE Solutions seeks to contribute to greater public awareness and strengthen the debate on gender equality and women’s rights.
The work of SHE Solutions has also created spaces and opportunities for women and girls to develop their knowledge and skills, articulate their needs and demands, and advocate for change at both the local and central levels. Particular attention has also been given to empowering women with disabilities, supporting their more active participation in public life and decision-making processes.
With more than two decades of experience in media and public communication, including working as a journalist, presenter, editor, and editor-in-chief at RTV21, as well as serving as an adviser to former President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga and working in the Office of former Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti, Antigone Baxhaku-Idrizi brings this experience to advancing women’s empowerment, strategic communication, and gender equality.
Her combined experience in media, communications, public institutions, and civil society has enabled Baxhaku-Idrizi to build bridges of cooperation between women, civil society organizations, media, and institutions, contributing to the creation of spaces where women’s voices can be heard and transformed into public and institutional influence.
SHE Solutions is a member of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), while Antigone Baxhaku-Idrizi serves as a member of the KWN Board. Through the network, SHE Solutions is part of a community of organizations and activists working together to advance women’s rights and gender equality in Kosovo.
As part of her engagement with KWN, Baxhaku-Idrizi has discussed with representatives of the network different methodologies and approaches for changing the norms and values that underpin gender inequalities. Drawing on her extensive experience in media, strategic communication, public relations, as well as her experience as a policy adviser and liaison with public institutions, she has emphasized the importance of engaging men and boys in efforts to advance gender equality.
Through this experience, Baxhaku-Idrizi has worked to strengthen connections and cooperation between civil society organizations and institutions, with the aim of ensuring that gender equality issues are also addressed through policies and institutional processes. A particular focus of this approach is working with young people and educational institutions, with the aim of changing norms and addressing the root causes of gender inequalities.
Such meetings and collaborations are part of KWN’s efforts to remain connected with its member organizations, better understand their work and needs, and identify new opportunities for cooperation and impact.
More information about the work and activities of SHE Solutions can be found at shesolutions.net and on SHE Solutions’ Facebook page and she.solutions on Instagram.
The organization can be contacted directly at ojq.she.solution@gmail.com.
