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New UN Women research supported by the UK Government shows that women entrepreneurs in Albania have ideas and skills to grow their businesses, but still face structural barriers that hold them back. Shqiponja Leci’s story shows how these barriers intersect in everyday life.
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Thirty-six women entrepreneurs from Tirana and Durrës strengthened their businesses and developed new ideas through training, mentorship and tailored support under the Invest in Women initiative. The project enhanced women’s entrepreneurial, financial and leadership skills, creating greater opportunities for economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
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UN Women, the European Institute for Gender Equality, the European Commission, EU Delegations, and national authorities are working together to turn data into better policies across the Western Balkans.
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Every April, the historic centre of Perugia becomes a meeting point for journalists, editors, researchers and media innovators from around the world. This year, the 20th edition of the International Journalism Festival brought together thousands of participants for discussions on artificial intelligence, misinformation, online violence, journalist safety and inclusive reporting.
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What once felt out of reach is now becoming possible. In Tirana, a municipal mini-grant scheme is helping women like Elena Vela build income, confidence, and independence, turning policy into real change with support from the European Union and UN Women.
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At the “Let’s Stick Together” Community Center in Kombinat, parenting classes are helping mothers like Adivije Kaza build confidence and rediscover their potential. As the initiative expands across multiple centres through municipal support, it is opening new pathways for more balanced parenting and stronger communities.
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How UN Women is supporting Albania to build stronger care systems that advance gender equality and economic growth, through Transform Care global initiative, funded by the UK and the Swedish governments.
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From setting boundaries to standing up against bullying, students and teachers across Albania are using self-defense education to build confidence, challenge harmful norms, and create safer school environments.
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The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026, brought together governments, civil society, and international organizations to reaffirm global commitments to gender equality and accelerate action for women’s rights.
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Challenging the belief that perpetrators cannot change, psychotherapist Vasmir Bogdani works with men to confront violent behaviour and prevent future abuse. Through rehabilitation programmes supported by UN Women, Sweden and the UK Governement, this approach is helping build safer families and communities across Albania.
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Across health, justice and public administration governance with a focus on anticorruption measures, Albanian institutions are taking concrete steps to make this a reality, with support from UN Women through the EU for Gender Equality Project, funded by the European Union.
UN Women Albania marks International Women’s Day with dialogue, sports and partnerships for equality
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UN Women Albania brought together representatives from institutions, the civil society, the private sector and communities for a series of activities promoting women’s rights, their access to justice and participation in all areas of life.
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On International Women’s Day 2026, UN Women in Albania calls for stronger action to ensure that women and girls can fully access justice and legal protection. While Albania has strengthened its legal framework, significant barriers still prevent many women from claiming their rights in practice.
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Albania is taking an important step toward building a justice system that protects women and their children from domestic violence. A newly adopted law now requires courts to automatically include children in protection orders, meaning no child can be left behind simply because they were not named in the original complaint.
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Young people from northern Albania, came together for a two-day boot camp aimed at helping them recognize, challenge and respond to violence, both online and offline.
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Running from 25 November to 10 December, the #NoExcuse campaign raised awareness about the real and lasting impact of abuse in digital spaces, helping audiences in Albania better understand what online violence looks like, why it matters, where to report it, and how it can be prevented.
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Albania has launched the 2025 Country Gender Equality Profile, the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of gender equality in the country. While progress has been made in strengthening laws and policies, the report highlights persistent gaps in implementation, ongoing violence against women, and barriers to women’s economic participation.
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A new media monitoring report on Albania’s 2025 elections highlights persistent gender bias, limited media visibility, and online violence against women in politics. The findings show how media and digital spaces continue to shape unequal conditions for women’s political participation.
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Digital violence is rising everywhere. Nearly half of the world’s women and girls (44 per cent) have no legal protection against digital violence, according to World Bank data. In this interview, activist Zhaklin Lekatari and lawyer Iris Aliaj dive deep into the issue.
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Born in 2000, the year the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, Sindi Gjura is a youth empowerment advocate, community organizer, and creative visual storyteller from Tirana. Through her activism, she contributes to national and international initiatives that advance youth leadership, social change, and the Sustainable Development Goals.