Kosovo

Kosovo has a population estimated at 1.8 million-2.4 million. The capital is Pristina. The major languages are Albanian and Serbian.

Kosovo has experienced years of unrest. The relationship between its Serb and ethnic Albanian inhabitants have not stabilized. From 1999 to 2008, the province was administered by the UN, after enduring a conflict resulting from ethnic division and repression. Reconciliation between the majority ethnic Albanians, most of whom support independence, and the Serb minority has not yet been achieved. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February 2008.

Kosovo has been a UN peacekeeping mandated country since 1999: United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
Kosovo does not currently have a National Action Plan on SCR 1325

Sources:BBC; Amnesty International; UNIFEM

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December 13, 2011 (Women's News Network)
SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE: Kosovo Women's Network Charts Alarming Trend in Violence Thanks to the presence of the international community and pressure from women's rights associations, the Kosovo government set out to reform its domestic violence laws to meet European standards. In 2010, in order to guarantee better protection for victims and adequate punishment of abusers, the government adopted a ‘Law and National Strategy' against domestic violence. These reforms have not been implemented well, however, as domestic violence is not yet a crime according to the country's penal code. Coordination between the police, judiciary, social services and hospitals are weak. When initiatives are in place they are often not well respected. What is lacking is a real political will to tackle the phenomenon – the measures taken so far, though formally significant, seem like displays meant to impress the international community.
July 21, 2011 (SE Times)
KOSOVO: Kosovo Still Plagued by Human Trafficking Kosovo is a source, destination and transit country for trafficking of women and children, a recently released US State Department report said. Although the government has made some effort to combat human trafficking, it has failed to comply with minimum standards, while serious institutional gaps remain, the report concludes.
July 8, 2011 (Gulf News)
INTERNATIONAL: Salute To Women Driving Revolutions Limiting violence is the first step in creating an equitable society where their dignity is safeguarded and they have a voice. What do driving, voting, wearing pants, and protesting have in common? They are forms of political expression for many women in the Arab world right now. This political expression is often a basic effort to participate in political systems and give voice to simple needs like getting to work, or taking a child to school, as well as more powerful human needs of influencing a movement for major political change.
July 1, 2011 (president-ksgov.net)
KOSOVO: President Jahjaga Met With The President of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaite The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga continues the official visit to Lithuania. She had today an official meeting with the President of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaite, in the Cabinet of the latter, where they discussed a range of topics of interest.
June 18, 2011 (Women for Women)
KOSOVO: Opening of the Women for Women International Women's Opportunity Centre On 23 June Women for Women are opening the first-ever Women for Women International Women's Opportunity Centre (WOC) in Pristina, Kosovo. Women's Opportunity Centres (WOC) are the next step in helping women survivors of war.