Perspectives | Albania2021.10.12
Before the electoral campaign began this year, Rama drew attention for using misogyny as an instrument to combat his political opponents.
Albania is one of the countries with the highest tuition fees for public universities in Europe, a situation that specifically affects girls and women from the poorest social strata.
These women are crutches of the patriarchy.
The change we are all seeking will only come from the bottom up, not from a leader like Edi Rama.
Gresa Hasa
Gresa Hasa is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Shota, an Albanian feminist magazine. She is an independent publicist, regularly contributing political commentary in Albanian, regional and often international media. Previously, she was engaged in grassroots political organizing in Albania. She currently resides in Vienna, Austria, where she continues her academic and professional career.
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