OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM DR. ALBINA BALIDEMAJ BASHA, PRESIDENT OF RIT KOSOVO

RIT Kosovo stands in solidarity with all those who will gather peacefully today at 16:00 at Zahir Pajaziti Square to raise their voices against violence against women and femicide in Kosovo.

The tragic loss of yet another woman’s life is a painful reminder of the urgent need for collective action, accountability, and meaningful societal change.

As an institution of higher education, we believe that respect, dignity, equality, and the right to live free from violence are fundamental human rights. Our responsibility extends beyond education to fostering a society in which these values are upheld and defended.

Through our academic and scholarly engagement, we have consistently supported and promoted research, academic discussions, public panels, and scholarly publications by our faculty addressing violence against women and femicide. We remain committed to advancing knowledge, fostering critical dialogue, and other collective efforts to prevent femicide.

We stand with the victims, their families, and all those demanding justice, safety, and a future free from violence.

Silence is not an option. Violence against women must end.