Citizens in Prishtina, capitol of Kosovo, continue to find their way around via address system, for they are not informed about the new names of the streets. Prishtina`s citizen Njazi Biqku, who lives in “Bregu i Diellit” (Sunny Hill), says that while driving his taxi through neighbourhoods, streets and alleys of Prishtina, his main points of orientation are well known landmarks such as former “Rilindja” building, former “Banka e Lubjanës”, Te Plepat, Xhamia e Llapit and others, and he can never use the new names set by the municipality.

“Women in Kosovo also face domestic violence, which often may involve murder. The lack of right to inheritance and lack of respective institutional support is yet another reason why they commit suicide,” claims Sahiti.

“Most of these women are in poor health. But even though they live in extreme poverty they have still not lost hope in justice. Now, they are between ages 40-50, and if there’s no change in commitment regarding this issue, I am afraid that the circumstances will not improve in the future,” says Haxhiu.

One of the few projects of its kind, it’s a very important step towards the integration into Kosovar society of people with Down Syndrome. This café is open from Monday to Friday to everyone who indirectly, by having a cup of coffee or by drinking tea, and by interacting with each other, in an environment free of prejudice, help those with Down Syndromes.

At 16, Valmira`s family married her. Her mother got married at an early age too, same as her grandmother and all her other predecessors. Many other girls of the RAE community share the same fate. This community is thought to be living in worst conditions in Kosovo.

Film lovers will now be able to watch movies of different genres in 3D, which is being welcomed by the youth especially. Apart from movies there will also be movies for kids, screening mainly on weekends, with up to 15 movies at different hours, in the six cinema halls with a total capacity of up to 1000 seats

Being a public figure in the Kosovo society, however, remains challenging, especially for women. Apart from assignments and responsibilities that are required from their political position, they should also bear on their shoulders the weight of criticism and prejudices in society, in general.

Sociologist Sibel Halimi, criticizes the government for the absence of campaigns against terrorism, and of reintegration programs. She considers that programs should be psychologically and sociologically designed for those who have returned for various reasons, she maintains.

Though not a scientific sample, 46 of respondents in the survey regard religion as an important part of their lives, 30 as of average importance, whereas 24 as not important at all. In total, 40 of the respondents said that they pray regularly, 22 say that they do it sometimes, whereas 38 of them claim that they do not pray at all.

“I have worked since the age of 18 and I would say that finding a job was not as a big problem as to getting paid at the end of the month. Dire economic conditions and the way of the living made me depart to Canada. Even though very young, and in addition, looked at in disbelief as a girl on her own travelling to the other end of the world, I didn’t stop chasing the dreams I couldn’t while living in Kosovo”, she says.

Besiana Behrami, a student in the Faculty of Law, University of Prishtina, says that for the time being, her priority is creating a family, finding a good husband and having children.

Based on the position of women in Kosovo society, in general which is characterized by economic interdependence and lack of decision-making, Burim Ramadani believes that it is quite evident that these women mainly fall prey to violent influence, and ideas by those already radicalized. Jakupi from KCSS agrees, considering that in a pursuit of a longer-term solution, we as a society must deal with the position of women, and try to empower women both in economical and educational aspect.