Gusia: 90% of women active in politics have been victims of hate speech and misogynistic attacks
Source: Koha
Gusia added that female politicians are an easier target for threats.
"This is because of gender stereotypes and cultural norms where there is a tendency for men with a patriarchal mentality to think that by threatening women in politics, they can influence them to turn back," she added.
She stated that 90 percent of women who are active in the political scene in Kosovo today have at some point been victims of misogynistic attacks and hate speech.
She said that despite having sufficient legal basis, the response to hate speech and threats must be immediate.
"There is a sufficient legal framework and the cases must be brought to justice," she added.
She said that Kosovo's gender equality program is a legal obligation, adding that the Government of Kosovo is obliged by the Law on Gender Equality to have the program. designed.
Gusia said that the employment rate among women leaves much to be desired and still remains low.
He stated that there is still a gender wage gap, adding that the difference stands at 10.9 percent, for the same work.
Gusia added that female politicians are an easier target for threats.
"This is because of gender stereotypes and cultural norms where there is a tendency for men with a patriarchal mentality to think that by threatening women in politics, they can influence them to turn back," she added.
She stated that 90 percent of women who are active in the political scene in Kosovo today have at some point been victims of misogynistic attacks and hate speech.
She said that despite having sufficient legal basis, the response to hate speech and threats must be immediate.
"There is a sufficient legal framework and the cases must be brought to justice," she added.
She said that Kosovo's gender equality program is a legal obligation, adding that the Government of Kosovo is obliged by the Law on Gender Equality to have the program. designed.
Gusia said that the employment rate among women leaves much to be desired and still remains low.
He stated that there is still a gender wage gap, adding that the difference stands at 10.9 percent, for the same work.