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Participants at the launching of “Voices of YOUth: Gender Equality and Social Cohesion in the Western Balkans” research. Photo: UN Women Albania/Ina Omuri

Toxic masculinities and rigid gender stereotypes increase risk of violence against women – ‘Voices of YOUth’ research in the Western Balkans finds

Ejona Zaimaj, owner and administrator of Amalthia Farm. Photo: UN Women Albania

In the words of Ejona Zaimaj: “One of the first challenges I was confronted with as an entrepreneur was earning the respect of male workers”

Women’s organizations in Albania at the final event of the regional programme Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Western Balkans and Turkyie “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds”.

"Implementing Norms, Changing Minds": A Successful Journey Against Gender-Based Violence