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See the world through our eyes – women with disabilities in non-majority communities

General information

Project title: “See the world through our eyes – women with disabilities in Non-majority Communities”
Duration: 5 months
Implementation period: September 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Supported by: Community Development Fund (CDF)Bottom of Form
Status: Completed

Project objectives:

  • The proposed project aims to expand the social understanding of the rights of women with disabilities living in the non-majority communities in Kosovo. More precisely, they are sharing the general challenges that women and PWDs face in Kosovo regardless of their ethnic background (gender stereotypes, competitive labor market, high level of unemployment, stigma, passive institutional attitudes, etc.)
  • Increase the awareness of the general public and decision-makers on the position and obstacles that women with disabilities in non-majority communities face in everyday life

Main actions:

  • Production of short-form videos
  • Public awareness campaign

Expected results:

  • Increase public awareness and understanding of the needs of women with disabilities as an immensely vulnerable social group
  • Increase social dialogue on the actions required to enable full social inclusion of women with disabilities
  • Increase awareness of decision-makers and CSO on the gaps in services offered to PwDs
  • Media outlets in non-majority communities will increase the socially-responsible reporting.