Call in conference “Women's weekly 2020”, Albright: Kosovo cannot be told to do everything on its own

Two-day conference works under Women's 2020 Week, organised by the National Democratic Institute supported by the United States Agency for International Development USAID.

This Tuesday's theme was the global “Crizes: Their impact on gender equality”, with former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga participating.

Albright has stressed the need for increasing the number of women participating in political processes, as well as fighting inequality.

“is very important the role of democratic governments and the role of women in democracy. Women's rights are human rights”, it is expressed, said in statement, broadcasts the Kosovo Clan.

“tra is half the population in every country and is the loss of human resources if they are not part of leadership”.

Albright also talked about Kosovo, until she remembered her last visit to Pristina.

Kosovo has an important role in the Balkans and I am proud of the current developments here”.

“Democracy is difficult, it's always a journey, it needs to constantly work, and it needs everyone's participation and mutual respect. Kosovo cannot reportedly do everything on its own. We have to keep working together. I am very proud of the things that have happened in Kosovo, and there is still work to be done, as is happening in many democracies”.

Meanwhile, former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga has said it is necessary to have more women in leadership positions and that it should be worked for their involvement and marginalised groups.

This Tuesday within this activity is also discussed on the subject “Politics in the Age of Digitalization: The possibilities and challenges for women”, with US Ambassador to Kosovo Philip Costett participating, and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani's task player, Vjosa Osmani.

Osmani has confirmed that with the digital era, numerous opportunities have been offered to all, however, it has added that there is the increased presence of online violence against women in politics.

The “against multiple comments that over 90% have to do with how you dress, how you look and weigh, not even ten percent have anything to do with your work. Now we need to focus on eliminating barriers so that our girls in the future do not face such phenomena” is expressed.

While Ambassador Costett has praised the current progress of women's participation in politics, adding that challenges are still ahead.

It's not enough just to sit on the table. You must hear your voice”, he stated.

In Women's 2020 Week, over 120 participants under the general motto “to change the political throat: Time is now!