{"id":3369419,"date":"2026-08-28T08:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensnetwork.org\/?p=3369419"},"modified":"2026-08-28T08:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:55:09","slug":"raba-voca-protecting-and-empowering-women-and-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensnetwork.org\/sr\/raba-voca-protecting-and-empowering-women-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRaba Voca\u201d Protecting and Empowering Women and Children\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1999, the <a href=\"https:\/\/womensnetwork.org\/members\/center-for-protection-of-women-and-children-raba-voca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for the Protection of Women and Children \u2013 CPWC \u201cRaba Voca\u201d<\/a> has been working in Mitrovica to protect and empower women and children, particularly those facing domestic and gender-based violence. From 2015 to 2025, it has supported more than 850 women, girls, and boys during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese are very difficult cases,\u201d said Director Fidane Hyseni. \u201cI have put myself at great risk, going to another city with the women.\u201d She used her personal car to reach cases where institutions were unable to fulfill their responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere have been times when we did not have the means to provide food, and the shelter staff brought bread from their own homes for the victims staying at the shelter. During a period when there was no funding from the state, like other shelters, they went to businesses to ask for support,\u201d said Hyseni.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Director Fidane Hyseni, the organization provides direct support to women and children, including shelter, counseling, and protection, with a focus on their physical and psychosocial well-being. With her expertise in trauma support, Ms. Hyseni has helped many women and children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to providing direct support, CPWC \u201cRaba Voca\u201d works against domestic violence, gender-based violence, and trafficking, advocating for the rights and safety of women and children. Through its work, the organization aims to ensure that women and children have access to protection and services, as well as opportunities to live with dignity and free from violence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advocating for more equal policies is also part of the work of CPWC \u201cRaba Voca.\u201d The organization has raised its voice on issues that directly affect the lives of women and families, including gender equality and <a href=\"https:\/\/womensnetwork.org\/cpwc-raba-voca-advocates-for-joint-parental-leave-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared parental leave<\/a>. With endless energy, she has advocated for municipalities to allocate funds for shelters, based on their legal obligations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through these efforts, CPWC \u201cRaba Voca\u201d continues to connect concrete support for women and children with efforts for more sustainable changes in policies and society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPWC \u201cRaba Voca\u201d is a member of the Kosovo Women\u2019s Network, contributing to a shared network of organizations working for women\u2019s rights, gender equality, and a society free from violence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to contribute to CPWC \u201cRaba Voca,\u201d you can make a donation by contacting the <a href=\"https:\/\/womensnetwork.org\/support-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kosovo Women\u2019s Network<\/a> or by writing directly to the organization at this email address (<a href=\"mailto:Rabavocacpwc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rabavocacpwc@gmail.com<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1999, the Center for the Protection of Women and Children \u2013 CPWC \u201cRaba Voca\u201d has been working in Mitrovica to protect and empower women and children, particularly those facing domestic and gender-based violence. 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