This factsheet builds on the first report on the killings of women and girls, as well as femicide in Albania (2021–2023), carried out under the Femicide Observatory within the People’s Advocate. It presents updated key figures from 2024 and contributes to ongoing monitoring efforts to prevent femicide. The initiative is supported by UN Women.

This letter marks UNSCR 1325+25, speaking directly to future peacebuilders in 2050 about the promises made, and the responsibilities passed on to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda. It is both a reflection on progress achieved and a call to act with courage to ensure that women’s leadership, justice, and equality remain at the heart of lasting peace.

This factsheet presents key findings from media monitoring of Albania’s 2025 parliamentary elections, examining how women candidates, MPs, and ministers were represented across television, online media, and social media. It highlights persistent gender gaps in visibility, unequal media narratives, and widespread digital violence against women in politics, despite progress in political representation.

This one-page glossary offers clear definitions of the most common forms of online violence, helping readers recognize harm that occurs in digital spaces. It serves as a practical tool for raising awareness, identifying abuse, and promoting safer online environments for women and girls.

This infographic highlights the scale and nature of online violence—and underscores the need for stronger safeguards to ensure technology becomes a tool for empowerment, not harm. It was created as part of the Gender Datathon in Albania, through a collaboration between the Institute of Statistics, UN Women Albania, and the Making Every Woman and Girl Count regional programme for Europe and Central Asia, with financial support from the Government of Sweden.

This guide is tailored for foreign women travelers, offering essential tips to navigate Albania safely and confidently. Inside, you’ll find practical advice, cultural insights, and helpful information to make your journey smooth and enriching. Embrace local traditions and enjoy Albania’s stunning landscapes, historic sites, and warm hospitality.

These publications analyze value chains in Bulqizë, Dibër, Shkodër and Malësi e Madhe Municipalities through a gender lens, identifying barriers and opportunities to promote women’s economic empowerment.

The report offers an updated overview of gender equality in Albania, examining progress, challenges, and alignment with EU standards amid accession efforts. It highlights key gains such as the 2021–2030 National Strategy for Gender Equality, gender-responsive budgeting now covering 10% of the national budget, and forthcoming legal reforms.

Agricultural land is a key asset for rural populations in Albania, yet women, despite being the backbone of the rural economy, own just over one-tenth of it, limiting their empowerment and the sustainability of agrifood systems. This assessment reviews Albania’s progress, challenges, and opportunities in monitoring SDG land rights Indicators 5.a.1 and 5.a.2, highlighting the need for stronger technical capacity, sex-disaggregated data, and continued support to align with EU integration and the 2030 Agenda.

This assessment report provides key insights into the current situation of women in tourism and highlights ways to successfully integrate gender equality into tourism policy design amid the sector’s rapid expansion. It also serves as a foundation for the implementation of Albania's new National Tourism Strategy 2024–2030, offering data-driven recommendations for a more gender-responsive and inclusive approach.

This publication showcases how UN Women is advancing Gender-Responsive Budgeting in the Western Balkans to ensure public resources benefit everyone equally. Through a practical model and strong partnerships, the initiative supports governments in making budgeting process more fairer, more inclusive, and impactful for all.

Albania's national report on the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (2019-2024). In addition to achievements and challenges, the report includes the country's priority for the next 5 years. The reporting process was led by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, with the technical support of UN Women.

This document is a valuable resource for all potential candidates, not just women. It offers practical information on elections in Albania, both central and local, and provides tools to address gender inequalities in political processes.

The United Nations Country Team System-wide Action Plan Gender Equality Scorecard (UNCT-SWAP) is a globally standardized monitoring and accountability framework that promotes adherence with minimum gender mainstreaming requirements in the work of the UN system at the country level. The UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Comprehensive assessment was conducted by the UNCT Albania between September and November 2024 as a guided self-assessment, using the 2023 UNCT-SWAP GE Scorecard framework and technical guidance.

This is the first report on the killings of women and girls, as well as femicide in Albania (2021-2023). The report, carried out under the Femicides Observatory within the People’s Advocate, serves as a vital monitoring mechanism to prevent femicide.

In Albania, women and girls with disabilities face stigma and social isolation due to deeply rooted cultural norms. The UN’s November 2024 Flagship Report on Disability and Development calls for accessible services, better data collection, and inclusive policies.

This policy paper highlights best practices from Belgium, France, and Spain, offering valuable insights for Albania as it advances toward EU accession and gender equality, with the aim of promoting women's rights and boosting economic opportunities in agriculture.

The Action Plan aims to bridge the gap between government and civil society, regional and local policies, and key development and human rights issues.

Since the launch of UN Women’s strategic note for Albania (2022–2026), UN Women Albania has made significant strides in enhancing its reach and impact across the nation.

This document presents the findings of a qualitative study that assessed the extent, progress and challenges of providing gender-responsive agricultural extension services in Albania.