The Committee for Gender Equality (CGE), on Monday called on the media to be an ally of powerful women, not only in politics and decision-making, but also in business and other domains. Gjylshene Berisha, head of the CGE, said the role of media in a democratic society is irreplaceable as the media can help in the promotion of successful women. “Unfortunately, men still dominate, not only in politics, but in the media as well. Research has shown that the media run by women, have given more space to women. Those run by men, were more limited,” she said.
In regards to the quota of women representation in decision-making, Berisha said that 30 percent does not provide equality of involvement. Representation formula “two men and one woman” should be changed. “If the formulas are indispensable in policy and decision-making, then the report should be implemented 50/50. The possibility should be equal, while in competition the best should win, regardless if they are men or women. The criterion of merit and value makes the position of women more dignified and makes it unnecessary to be thankful to men,” she said.
