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.