Kurti: Prejudice must be fought, lives of women and girls to lose

So said at a consultative meeting on the “institutional responses to violence against women in the period Cavid-19”, organised by the Agency for Gender Equality in co-operation with the Centre for Gender Studies.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti stressed that there are deep inequality in Kosovo, and the neglect of institutions for the protection of women.

He mentioned women's murder cases by men, and added that there is no life for women to lose.

This government has made women's violence cases a priority. We're working on three thrones where every woman has access to free legal protection. Jobs valuable through the Office of the Co-ordinator against domestic violence towards improving the lives of women and girls. I recently want to mention the national strategy, which aims at early discovery and prevention of violence. The subject we're talking about today is very sensitive. Unequalities and prejudices must be fought. We have no life of women and girls to lose”, he added.

Kurt added that man's emancipation is important to prevent such cases. The chief executive stressed that dignified life is fundamental right for women.

And, Justice Minister Albulen Haxhiu vowed that they have a priority in dealing with violence exercised against women.

Over the past few months, we have undertaken serious initiatives to address this phenomenon. From January to this month, we have 2,000 cases of domestic violence reported. Economic development and justice are necessary to reduce the number of cases of domestic violence. Only 13 per cent of women are active parts of the labour market. And these numbers speak of exceptions to women from the” job market, she said.

Haxhiu added that it is the obligation to guarantee the right to life and without violence.

Furthermore, chief executive chief for the Agency for Gender Equality from the Prime Minister's Office, Edi Gusia, said 1m euros have been allocated for 115 gardens and 630 thousand euros for nongovernmental organisations.

Kosovo Centre for Gender Studies Executive Director Luljeta Demolli said women's right to live without violence depends on protecting the state. According to her, this should be a priority for the country's institutions and that the government and parliament have legal obligation to support and implement the Istanbul Convention.

“1/3 of citizens agree men are violent. However, 1/10 fully agree that women should agree to give to protect the family. Women should have access to the police to present criminal charges. Women should be informed of their rights to receive light services. We need more female police and prosecutor”, she said.