The cultural barriers, combined with the poverty and social isolation of the Roma settlements, perpetuate the gender stereotypes and the socio-economic exclusion of Roma women. A better inclusion of Roma women in socio-economic empowerment activities and the society in general can be achieved only through a gender sensitive approach.

For this reason, thematic sessions are organized at the premises of the NGOs partners with the support of the gender experts.

Thirty sessions have been successfully organized so far, and these two weeks additional fourteen are scheduled as follows:

 SONCE premises, Tetovo

19 June, 2017, “Single parenthood (gender dimension)”

20 June, 2017, “Social risks (definition and recognition)”

21 June, 2017, “Legislative framework for free legal aid”

22 June, 2017, “Mechanisms for protection against discrimination”

23 June, 2017, “Family policy in Republic of Macedonia”

29 June, 2017, “Basic Gender concepts, definitions and examples”

30 June, 2017, “Are we aware what all gender based violence covered?”

SUMNAL premises, Skopje

19 June, 2017, “Structure of local institutions”

20 June, 2017, “Structure of national institutions”

21 June, 2017, “Lobbying and advocacy”

22 June, 2017, “Law on labour relations”

23 June, 2017, “Duties and responsibilities of the police in providing security”

27 June, 2017, “Why we need women at the decision-making positions?”

30 June, 2017, “How to prepare myself for successful presentation”

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