30 Jan 2025
Driving Gender Equality in Business: Insights from Industry Leaders
Driving Gender Equality in Business: Insights from Industry Leaders
At the event Leading the Way: The Private Sector’s Role in Women’s Economic Empowerment and Workplace Inclusion, one of the most insightful moments was the Panel Discussion on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, market, and community.
Moderated by Flora Kryeziu, Project Manager at UN Women Kosovo, the discussion provided a deep dive into how companies in Kosovo are integrating gender equality into their business strategies. Panelists shared their real-world experiences, challenges, and achievements:
Agon Gashi, CEO of Meridian Express & Board Member of Kosovo CSR Network, reflected on Meridian’s journey as one of the first companies in Kosovo to sign the WEPs, sharing initiatives to increase female representation and improve working conditions for women.
Valentina Gara, from Limak Kosovo International Airport J.S.C and Coordinator of Girls in Engineering (GEG Kosovo), highlighted how GEG has helped young women enter STEM fields, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Alpin Doğan, CEO of KEDS, discussed their four-year journey as Kosovo’s first WEPs signatory, focusing on increasing female participation in technical roles, leadership programs, and policies ensuring equal opportunities.
Vildane Kelmendi, Executive Director of Cacttus Education, emphasized upskilling and mentoring in the ICT sector, sharing programs tailored to support women in technology and mentorship as a key driver of success.
The private sector plays a key role in shaping a future where gender equality is the norm, not the exception.
This activity is part of the Workplace Equality – Women Empowerment Project implemented by Kosovo CSR Network in partnership with UN Women.
At the event Leading the Way: The Private Sector’s Role in Women’s Economic Empowerment and Workplace Inclusion, one of the most insightful moments was the Panel Discussion on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, market, and community.
Moderated by Flora Kryeziu, Project Manager at UN Women Kosovo, the discussion provided a deep dive into how companies in Kosovo are integrating gender equality into their business strategies. Panelists shared their real-world experiences, challenges, and achievements:
Agon Gashi, CEO of Meridian Express & Board Member of Kosovo CSR Network, reflected on Meridian’s journey as one of the first companies in Kosovo to sign the WEPs, sharing initiatives to increase female representation and improve working conditions for women.
Valentina Gara, from Limak Kosovo International Airport J.S.C and Coordinator of Girls in Engineering (GEG Kosovo), highlighted how GEG has helped young women enter STEM fields, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Alpin Doğan, CEO of KEDS, discussed their four-year journey as Kosovo’s first WEPs signatory, focusing on increasing female participation in technical roles, leadership programs, and policies ensuring equal opportunities.
Vildane Kelmendi, Executive Director of Cacttus Education, emphasized upskilling and mentoring in the ICT sector, sharing programs tailored to support women in technology and mentorship as a key driver of success.
The private sector plays a key role in shaping a future where gender equality is the norm, not the exception.
This activity is part of the Workplace Equality – Women Empowerment Project implemented by Kosovo CSR Network in partnership with UN Women.
