In Vinica, Stip и Delchevo The three public presentation and advocacy forums "The Voice of Women in the Municipal Budget" were successfully implemented, the aim of which was to encourage greater participation of women and citizens in the processes of creating local policies and municipal budgets.
The forums are part of the project "Through women's activism and civic initiatives to gender-inclusive and responsible municipalities", which opened a space for dialogue, presentation of civic initiatives and advocacy for the needs of women, girls and vulnerable categories of citizens at the local level.
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The events presented initiatives aimed at improving everyday life in communities, with a focus on greater safety, accessibility, information and gender equality. Through discussions with attendees, the importance of active civic participation in making decisions that directly affect the lives of citizens was highlighted.
In Vinica, initiatives related to raising public awareness about gender-based and domestic violence, improving accessibility for people with physical disabilities and mothers with children, as well as appropriate marking of parking spaces in front of public buildings and institutions were presented.
In Shtip and Delchevo, budget initiatives were also presented and the need for stronger cooperation between citizens, civil society organizations and local institutions was discussed, with the aim of creating more inclusive and accountable municipal policies.
With the realization of the forums in the three cities, it was once again emphasized that the voice of women must be heard and included in local planning, especially when it comes to budgets, services and measures that should respond to the real needs of the community.
We continue to advocate, inform, and encourage activism that leads to gender-inclusive, accessible, and accountable municipalities.
The forums are part of the project "Through women's activism and civic initiatives to gender-inclusive and responsible municipalities", implemented by Glasen Tekstilec in partnership with EHO educational and humanitarian organization and the Initiative of Unemployed Intellectuals.
The project is supported by the Government of Switzerland through Civica Mobilitas.
The content of this event is the sole responsibility of Glasen Tekstilec, EHO Educational-Humanitarian Organization, and the Initiative of Unemployed Intellectuals, and can in no way be considered to reflect the views of the Government of Switzerland, Civica Mobilitas, or the organizations implementing it.
