Violence Against Women and Girls in Albania

Date: Friday, May 24, 2019

This survey collects for the first time data in Albania on the nature and prevalence of other forms of violence: dating violence, non-partner violence, sexual harassment, stalking and brings forth findings on social norms.

Sexual Harassment and other Forms of Gender based Violence in Urban Spaces in Albania

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

This study looks at the different dimensions of sexual harassment and other forms of gender based violence against women and girls in urban public spaces in the cities of Shkodra and Korça.

Gender Equality and Discrimination in Appointed Local Government Bodies

Date: Friday, May 10, 2019

There is little information about the women representation in the appointed local government bodies in Albania. This study is the first institutional approach to this phenomenon and will for the first time produce some statistics regarding the ratio of representation of women in the appointed local government bodies. The aim of this study is to portray a panorama, of the gender configuration in the composition of the appointed local government bodies and on the basis of the analysis of this...

2018 Public Perceptions of Gender Equality and Violence Against Women in the Western Balkans and Turkey

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2019

The "2018 Public Perceptions of Gender Equality and Violence against Women" Infosheets provide insight of current and dominant attitudes and perceptions (and the factors that influence them) toward gender equality and violence against women at community level in the Western Balkans and Turkey.

Human Rights in the Spotlight

Date: Monday, December 10, 2018

United Nations agencies in Albania have been working with the Government, independent human rights institutions, civil society and other partners to advance the rights of every individual. This brochure brings their voices and how they are trying to achieve their economic, social and political rights.

Sexual Harassment and other Forms of Gender based Violence in Urban Spaces in Albania

Date: Sunday, October 28, 2018

This  study  looks  at  the  different dimensions  of sexual harassment  and other  forms  of gender  based violence  against Albanian  women and  girls in urban public spaces.

Access to Services for Women from Disadvantaged Communities

Date: Monday, October 1, 2018

The reports provides an overview of the phenomenon of violence against women and girls from Roma, LGBT and disability communities.

Services for Disadvantaged Women

Date: Saturday, September 1, 2018

This guidebook provides general information on the different forms of violence against women and services for prevention, protection and rehabilitation from violence.

Standards of Representation in Political Parties

Date: Sunday, July 29, 2018

This report is based on findings prior to and during the 2017 parliamentary elections. It presents a detailed analysis of the standards of political parties in Albania from a gender perspective.

Obstacles to Women's Participation in Elections in Albania

Date: Monday, June 25, 2018

This research is to identify obstacles to women's participation in the electoral process in Albania and how these may vary across the regions of the country.

Women and Men in Albania 2018

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2018

Women and Men in Albania” is a yearly publication by the Institute of Statistics in Albania that brings to the public comprehensive information on gender statistics in the country. 2018 edition contains for the first time data about causes of death and about internal migration of women and men.

Support of the Office of People’s Advocate to Monitor the International Obligations of Gender Eqaulity in Albania

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

This manual was prepared for the staff of the institution of Ombudsman. It will serve as tool in preparing written information or reports for the CEDAW Committee, GREVIO and UPR.

The Monitoring Role of CSOs

Date: Saturday, January 6, 2018

This manual outlines detailed information on reporting and monitoring mechanisms of non-profit organizations to the CEDAW Committee, GREVIO and UPR.

Manual - Monitoring of the Gender Equality Strategy

Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

This manual provides a strategic analysis on the monitoring of the Gender Equality Strategy throughout Albania.

Summary - Data collection on gender stereotypes and public perceptions of gender roles

Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2018

The factsheet provides information on the general perception and attitudes regarding: gender equality issues, gender-based violence and acceptable behaviour of women and men for issues related to violence against women and girls in Albania.

Implementing Norms, Changing Minds - Newsletter

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Funded by the European Union and implemented by UN Women, the three-year programme, ‘Implementing Norms, Changing Minds’, aims at ending gender-based discrimination and violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The newsletter highlights stories of women leading change to end violence against women in the region as well as news and the latest updates on the development of the programme.

Albania Gender Brief

Date: Monday, October 31, 2016

Gender Brief Albania 2016 gives an overview and analysis of gender equality in Albania. It captures on-going work, reviews progress and identifies gaps in implementing Albania’s international and national commitments on gender equality and the empowerment of women. To support EU policy makers in tailoring pre-accession assistance to the Government of Albania, it presents priority actions to improve the lives of Albanian women and girls in six key areas and identifies new, emerging sectors that require action.

The European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016

This publication details the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life, which formally commits Europe’s local and regional governments to the principle of equality of women and men. Part I of the Charter introduces its six fundamental principles. Part II describes the specific steps signatories should carry to implement the Charter’s provisions. Part III presents the Charter’s 30 articles by areas of competences.

Printed Media Monitoring on Trafficking of Women and Girls

Date: Friday, August 26, 2016

Based on monitoring of print media in 2014, this publication gives a comprehensive overview on how Albania’s print media reports on human trafficking of women and girls, a serious concern there. It identifies key issues and offers journalists, media leaders, public institutions, the police and other actors a set of recommendations to improve reporting on trafficking of women and girls and more effectively fight trafficking.

Gender-sensitive Indicators for Media: Framework of indicators to gauge gender sensitivity in media operations and content

Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Developed in consultation with the International Federation of Journalists and UNESCO’s many other global media partners, this publication presents Gender-Sensitive Indicators for Media (GSIM), global indicators that aim to voluntarily enrich freedom of expression and the independence of media by assisting media in issues relating to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The GSIM are available in several languages, including Albanian.