The member organisations of the Kosovo Women’s Network “In Time”, “Aureola”, and “Dardana Eagles”, beneficiaries of the 15th round of the Kosova Women’s Fund (KWF), have held various activities, in order to empower women in the October 17 local elections.

The organization “In Time” has held meetings with current women assembly members, women candidates for assembly, and citizens of Prizren, Vushtrri, and Mitrovicë. In these meetings the problems they encounter in their political journey were discussed. Also, “In Time” presented the data of their research which shows that 94% of women answered that they pay attention to voting women in municipal elections. (For the full article, click HERE).

The organization “Aureola” has also held meetings with women candidates for assembly in Fushë Kosovë, Prishtinë, Kastriot, Lipjan, Drenas, and Podujevë. The Executive Director of the organisation “Aureola”, Sanije Grajcevci, said that they are thankful that they have benefited from the 15th round of the Kosovo Women’s Fund, because such initiatives are necessary to increase women’s participation in decision-making. (Full article HERE).

On the other hand, the organisation “Shqiponjat e Dardanës” has held meetings with women in the municipality of Lipjan and Graçanicë, in order to advocate for the support of candidates in local elections, and to raise awareness of women and girls from rural areas about the role of their vote. (Full article HERE).

The activities of these organisations have been supported by the European Union (EU) Office in Kosovo through KWN’s “Strengthening Women’s Participation in Politics” initiative.