Brief description of the project:
The project "Institutional and Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls from the Eastern Region 3" aims to contribute to better protection of the labor and economic rights of women, especially women employed in the textile, leather, shoemaking and other low-wage industries.
Through a combination of free legal aid, advocacy, social dialogue, public information and strengthening of organizational capacities, the project works to improve the institutional response to violations of labor rights, mobbing and discrimination. Special emphasis is placed on the economic empowerment of women, their active participation in decision-making processes and creating conditions for better wages, more secure jobs and greater economic independence.
Activities:
Several related activities are being implemented within the project:
Free legal assistance and support for male and female workers in cases of violation of labor rights, discrimination and mobbing, including monitoring inspection and court proceedings.
Managing and developing a legal case base, consultations and outcomes for better monitoring of violations and institutional responses.
Conferences and round tables within the framework of Textiliada and beyond dedicated to women's economic rights, gender equality, working conditions and social dialogue.
- Educational activities and workshops, training on gender equality and gender-based discrimination in the labor market.
Cooperation with institutions, unions, the academic community and other stakeholders to improve policies and mechanisms for the protection of workers' rights.
- Briefs and analyses (with links):
Strengthening the capacities of employees and young volunteers, preparation of organizational and strategic documents, policies and guides, including training for employee development, for using modern digital and AI tools for communication, data visualization and advocacy and project management, as well as personal data protection.
Information and public awareness campaigns on workers' rights, economic empowerment and the role of women in economic development.
Target groups:
The main target group is working women from the Eastern region, especially those who face violations of labor rights, mobbing, discrimination, low incomes, and insecure employment.
The project includes young people and youth volunteers, workers from other groups, local and national institutions, the State Labor Inspectorate, local government, trade unions, employers, the academic community, civil society organizations and the general public.
Implementation periods:
- December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023;
- January 01, 2024 – April 14, 2025;
- April 15, 2025 – March 31, 2028.
Contact:
blagojche.dishoski@glasentekstilec.mk
The project is financially supported by The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation and Sweden. The content of this page is the sole responsibility of Glasen Tekstilec – Shtip.
