Global News by Tag: Kosovo
PRISHTINA, KOSOVO – The Kosovo government approved the National Council for Disabled Persons at the end of last year.
Ten percent of Kosovo’s population lives with a physical disability, according to the Statistical Office of Kosovo and HandiKos, a nongovernmental organization.
PRISHTINA, KOSOVO – Amidst the 1999 conflict in Kosovo, many displaced citizens abandoned not only their homes but also their pet dogs. The homeless dog population grew with each passing year.
PRISHTINA, KOSOVO – In Kosovo, Europe’s newest and poorest country, domestic violence is rampant but little-discussed in these post-war hard economic times.
According to a recent report on human rights practices in Kosovo, victims of domestic violence here have little access to justice and just 1 percent of victims seek the protection of shelters.
PRISHTINA, KOSOVO – One of the fastest-growing sectors in Kosovo – the food processing industry – is directly benefiting women. Women here who possess the traditional skills of harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables are now getting paid jobs in the growing food processing sector. Employment in the handicraft industry is also increasing for women as the younger generation has not learned traditional arts and crafts skills but demand is high for the products in urban stores. A photo essay.
