On February 10, 2025, the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) held its first regular meeting of the year, where the current situation in the country, the challenges faced by women and civil society organizations, and opportunities for cooperation and mutual support in the future were discussed.
One of the topics opened during the discussion was the electoral process of February 9, 2025, with a special emphasis on the Civil Society Manifesto, which was delivered to all political parties before the elections. During the meeting, the importance of the new government considering all the points and common demands of the manifesto was emphasized, committing to policies that empower women and promote gender equality. It was emphasized that this manifesto represents a powerful voice of civil society and should be a point of reference for any political decision that affects women and their rights.
At this meeting, the participants unanimously emphasized the need for solidarity and mutual support, especially at a time when right-wing extremism is gaining ground globally. The challenges posed by this phenomenon were discussed, and a greater mobilization was requested to prevent any form of discrimination and social exclusion.
The opening of the meeting was made by Adelina Berisha, Gender-Based Violence Manager at KWN. She spoke about the current situation in the country and the challenges faced by women, asking for an open dialogue with all members to more accurately identify their needs and priorities.
In her speech about the new parliamentary elections, she mentioned the importance of active participation of women in politics and decision-making processes.
“We hope that in the next 4 years, we will make changes whenever we are dissatisfied. I hope that our vote, the vote of women, will be decisive. We can make changes in society only when we are together,” she said, among other things.
Also, during the meeting, it was informed that the KWN Statute has now been updated, reflecting the new needs and objectives of the organization.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue the joint engagement for the empowerment of women and the advancement of gender equality. Members were invited to participate in the KWN Annual Assembly, which will be held on April 12, 2025.
