Links
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Web Portals
- Peace Women
A project of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Peace Women monitors and works towards rapid and full implementation of UNSCR 1325 on women, peace and security. The comprehensive site includes over 50 translations of UNSCR 1325, links to organizations around the world
Ø - United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
Ø - UN Women Watch
§ http://www.un.org/womenwatch/
Ø - Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict
§ http://www.un.org/special-rep/children-armed-conflict/
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Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI)http://www.un.org/womenwatch/osagi/
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3) Local Women’s Organizations
This section is not exhaustive and does not include all active Kosovo women’s organizations, but will be updated on a regular basis. If you would like an organization listed on this site, please email officeofgenderaffairs@unmikonline.org
Ø - Association 'Kolo srpskih sestara'
o Kolo srpskih sestara works in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region, the Serbian-majority area in northern Kosovo. The organization raises awareness on women's rights, advocates for women's rights, provides vocational training to women, including English and computer courses.Kosova Women's Initiative
§ E-mail: radakap@yahoo.com
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- Center for Gender Research and Training (CGRT)
o CGRT develops and provides information on gender issues in Kosovo and in the region. The Center provides training on gender awareness and gender mainstreaming, as well as training on NGO management, and is an active member of Kosova Women's Network.
§ E-mail: arjetare@hotmail.com
Ø - Centre for Protection of Women & Children (CPWC)
o Currently, they are working on legal and human rights issues for women and children including rights for minorities. They document cases of domestic violence against women and children, and operate a clinic for women dealing with reproductive health and domestic violence issues. CPWC provides counseling and support to victims and witnesses of domestic violence.
§ Email: sevdie.a@zana-pr.ztn.apc.org
Ø - Kosovo Women’s Initiative (KWI)
o KWI works in the area of economic, health and cultural issues related to women in Gjakova, Prizren, Decan and Rahovec regions. KWI organizes debates, round tables on women's issues and offers vocational training for women.
§ E-mail: elid2000@yahoo.com
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Ø - Shoqata e
grave "Motrat Qiriazi"
"Motrat Qiriazi" is dedicated to the emancipation of rural
women and girls
in the Has region, through developing educational, cultural and economic
programs that benefit women and their families. The organization spearheads
Kosova Women's Network, a loose coalition of women's organizations from all
over Kosova that facilitates exchange of information and experience and
advocates on behalf of women in Kosova.
§ E-mail: motratqiriazi@ipko.org
Ø - Women's Wellness Center
o WWC works in the area of sexual and gender based violence in Peç/Peja region. WWC provides education, training, counseling and various services to victims of violence against women and their families. WWC advocates for the rights of these victims.
§ E-mail: pejawwc@yahoo.com
Ø - Conference on Violence and Women’s Human Rights
o In 2002, the Centre for Protection of Women and Children arranged the conference in Kosovo, in which politicians, representatives from local women’s groups, and international organizations took part. The aim was to increase contact between the different parties and to influence legislation concerning women’s rights. A series of legislative proposals were formulated which were later submitted to decision-makers in Kosovo.
Ø - “Women in the Economy” Conference
o In 2001, more than thirty local organizations members of the Kosovo Women’s Network, participated in this Conference addressing the role of women in the economy. The purpose was to improve the economic status of women, provide policy makers and donors with an equal approach and opportunities regarding the economic resources of women and girls, support the participation of women in decision-making processes, and encourage a change of attitude regarding discrimination based on gender.
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- International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) -- Gender and Political Participation http://www.idea.int/gender/index.htm
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Women and War Project
- The Commonwealth Secretariat -- Gender and Development
http://www.thecommonwealth.org/gender/
- International Alert -- Women Building Peace Campaign
http://www.womenbuildingpeace.org
- The Lester B. Pearson International Peacekeeping Training Centre
http://www.peaceoperations.org/