In Kosovo, Women Embrace the Arts as Medium for Change

While women continue to live on the margins of society in Kosovo – more than 70 percent of women are jobless and 80 percent live far below the poverty line – three women artists say they are using their craft to influence life and culture and create new awareness. Here, they display their art and their dreams. A photo essay.

by Mersina Xhemaijli, GPI Reporter

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by Mersina Xhemajli Reporter
Tuesday - March 29, 2011

"I am inspired by women’s strength because they carry the burdens of the past, present and future."

Tags: Art & Culture, Economy, Gender Justice
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