We only have each other
The police presence on March 8 was an attempt to suppress feminist protest.
Perspectives | Activism2024.03.27
The final speech of the march, which is usually read in the government building’s courtyard, was instead read outside the building.
The government sought to portray these activists as hostile and violent, aiming to alienate them from the broader public.
The government’s proclaimed commitment to gender equality has become meaningless.
Valmira Rashiti
Valmira Rashiti is a feminist activist and researcher. She has completed her law studies and is studying cultural anthropology. She has worked at the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) and the Center for Social Group Development (CSGD). She currently works as an Officer for Gender Integration in the Kosovo Women’s Network.
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