Kosovo Centre for Gender Studies organized on Tuesday a conference titled "Law on Trade Associations and the Gender Quota", aimed at informing the public opinion and all stakeholders on the conclusions that could be considered in the next stage of the law’s discussion at the Assembly of Kosovo.  Last month, Kosovo Assembly approved amendment to the Law on Trade Associations regarding inclusion of women in boards of shareholding associations with a quota of 40 percent. However, the law was not decreed by the President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and was sent for review.

Luljeta Demolli, director of the Kosovo Centre for Gender Studies said representation of women in companies’ boards is an issue that began to gain attention after MP Mimoza Kusari-Lila proposed introduction of quotas. Demolli said this was an empowering move and an affirmative measure that could help addressing women’s unequal position in Kosovo. Kusari-Lila meanwhile said there is a false perception that women in Kosovo are not qualified enough to perform managerial tasks.