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At the High-Level Meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+30), the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, announced two priority actions: eliminating violence against women and expanding gender-responsive budgeting.
Albania’s first national assessment on women in tourism highlights opportunities and challenges to advance equality and inclusion across the industry.
In Elbasan, women are reclaiming their livelihoods through traditional crafts and local partnerships, showing that economic empowerment and gender equality go hand in hand. Supported by UN Women and the European Union, this local effort turns gender equality policies into everyday change.
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UN Women Marks 15 Years of Impact in Albania
This milestone reflected over a decade of transformative work across sectors—strengthening women leadership and decision making, supporting their economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and leveraging public resources to foster equal opportunities among women and men, girls and boys. Since 2010, UN Women has worked with national and local institutions, civil society, youth, academia, media, and development partners to advance women’s rights in the country. More ►
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Discover how Albania is opening new paths for women travelers and local communities. Through a new UN Women initiative, gender-inclusive tourism is creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs while promoting sustainability and equality. Watch the video to see how travel can drive empowerment and lasting change.