Women for Women: Kosovo MPs Commit to Combating Gender-Based Violence
Source: Prishtina Insight
Kosovo women MPs, on November 19, 2024, signed an official declaration pledging to actively combat gender based violence against women in public and political life.
Cornelia Taylor, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, which supported the declaration, called it “a commitment to solidarity and a call to safeguard women’s dignity and rights.”
“As a woman, I deeply understand the importance of this cause. I am inspired by the courage and determination of those making this initiative possible. The support and experiences shared from across the region highlight the strength of women uniting and learning from one another,” Taylor said.
“When people witness women leaders facing harassment or threats simply because they are women, it reinforces negative attitudes and also discourages participation of women. When harmful behaviour is normalised in public life it affects how society as a whole treats women,” Taylor added.
She stressed that this declaration marks only the beginning and called for broader actions from other actors, including politicians and media.
Read here the full article published by Prishtina Insights on 20 November 2024.
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Kosovo women MPs, on November 19, 2024, signed an official declaration pledging to actively combat gender based violence against women in public and political life.
Cornelia Taylor, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, which supported the declaration, called it “a commitment to solidarity and a call to safeguard women’s dignity and rights.”
“As a woman, I deeply understand the importance of this cause. I am inspired by the courage and determination of those making this initiative possible. The support and experiences shared from across the region highlight the strength of women uniting and learning from one another,” Taylor said.
“When people witness women leaders facing harassment or threats simply because they are women, it reinforces negative attitudes and also discourages participation of women. When harmful behaviour is normalised in public life it affects how society as a whole treats women,” Taylor added.
She stressed that this declaration marks only the beginning and called for broader actions from other actors, including politicians and media.
Read here the full article published by Prishtina Insights on 20 November 2024.
Image by Prishtina Insights