A lecture addressing digital and online violence against women and girls, organized by the University of Prishtina and the Kosova Office of "UN Women," was held at the Central Administration facility.

This lecture was part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," featuring discussions from students, professors, and representatives of civil society organizations. Key speakers included Vjollca Krasniqi, Teuta Sahatqia, Flutura Kusari, and Orkidea Xhaferi.

Vjollca Krasniqi, a professor at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Prishtina and a dedicated researcher in human rights, gender equality, post-war justice, and social policies, emphasized that victims of digital violence often face fear, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, which hinder their education and employment opportunities. She highlighted education as the primary tool for breaking this cycle and preventing gender-based violence.

Teuta Sahatqia, a politician and diplomat with 30 years of experience, fluent in five languages besides Albanian, and a strong advocate for gender equality, remarked that women in politics and media are well aware of the immense impact of online violence. Flutura Kusari, a media rights lawyer and staunch supporter of combating online violence against women, particularly those in public spheres, stated that the goal of violence is to silence victims. She pledged to remain outspoken and urged women and girls to report incidents of violence.

Orkidea Xhaferi from Tirana, an expert with 15 years of experience in digital democracy awareness, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, advocated for education as a means to fight violence. "Educate yourselves and others, protect yourselves, and report," Xhaferi urged.

Following the speeches, attendees engaged in a question-and-answer session with the activists, discussing steps toward achieving a society with full gender equality. The session concluded with actionable recommendations for combating gender-based violence.

According to a "UN Women" study titled The Dark Side of Digitalization, 43.3% of women in Kosova have experienced at least one form of technology-enabled violence.

As part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," on Friday, November 29, the University of Prishtina's Rectorate building was illuminated in orange to support the fight against gender-based violence.

The "16 Days of Activism," organized by the Ministry of Justice, began on November 25.