Terms of Reference – Training on Gender-Based Discrimination for Journalists

PROJECT’S DESCRIPTION:

Kosovar Stability Initiative (IKS), in partnership with Kosovar Gender Studies Center (KGSC), is implementing theproject “Advancing Gender Equality and Diversity through Elimination of Gender-Based Discrimination at Workplace”,funded by the European Union, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo. The main aim of the project isto identify some of the current struggles and challenges in organizing the labor market in Kosovo from the prismof human rights on gender-based discrimination. By identifying the main issues, the proposed action will also list themost appropriate public policies and strategies for the key actors for interventions in the labor market with the purposeof enhancing current norms and practices at work, with an emphasis on underprivileged social groups. Theproposed action targets the more sensitive social groups in Kosovo, which stand at the bottom of the social andeconomic hierarchy, and gives a stance in including and respecting their rights, as a precondition of Kosovo to fulfillEU Accession processes. To achieve this, the specific objectives of the project are committed to:

O1: Improve gender perspective in EU accession documents.

O2: Increase the engagement of women’s organizations in the EU Integration process.

O3: Inform and engage society in Gender and EU Integration discourse

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Fostering Youth Empowerment and Social Cohesion in Kosovo: a Pathway to EU Integration

The high level of youngsters not in employment, education, or training (NEET) standing at approximately 30%, suggests a critical situation to be addressed. The NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) rate within the European Union stood at 11.7% in 2022, as reported by Eurostat. This figure contrasts with the much higher rate in Kosovo, suggesting a significantly more challenging situation in terms of youth engagement in Kosovo compared to the EU average. Further, access to cultural and sportive activities remains limited, with only a third of youth participating in some organized events, hindering social interaction and engagement. Moreover, disparities in public service access persist, particularly in rural areas, affecting around a quarter of the youth. Tackling these challenges is imperative to ensure equitable opportunities and promote social cohesion among Kosovo’s youth.