Kosovar women and men took over the main streets of the capital to once again mark March 8, International Women’s Day, by demanding social and gender equality.
Under the same MARShojmë S’festojmë (MARCHing not celebrating) banner as previous years’ activities, the now traditional march was organized by the feminist collective of the same name. This year’s march was dubbed Ka Ardhe Koha (Time’s Up) and called for economic rights and measures to be taken to fight poverty and the wide gender gap when it comes to participation in the labor market. Organizers also highlighted the need to fight the oppression caused by gender stereotypes, as well as the issue of unpaid labor.
Hundreds of citizens gathered in Prishtina’s central Zahir Pajaziti square, before embarking on a march through the city, with the aim of spreading the message to local and global communities that the collective won’t capitulate in the face of challenges and will continue to fight for a diverse and equal society.
Amid an energetic atmosphere, chants calling for work contracts and health insurance and parental leave for fathers and equal opportunities were heard, alongside statements decrying patriarchy, discrimination and homophobia.
