⚪️Your safety matters! In this video series, the critical issue of domestic violence is addressed and highlights the vital support services available to victims. Know that you are not alone in this—your safety is the priority of the Victim Assistance and Advocacy Office (VAAO). With Germany's support, we empower the Victim Assistance and Advocacy Office (VAAO) to provide essential assistance for those in need.

🎉Marking another milestone in the process of supporting Kosovo institutions with the simplification and digitalization of public services 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇽🇰 With EU and Germany's support, the Kosovo Cadastral Agency has launched the Electronic System for Licensing of Surveyors and Surveying Companies, making licensing applications easier and faster. Now, candidates can apply, pay, and track their progress online with just a few clicks. This electronic system also simplifies work for officials, streamlining approvals and making the entire process faster and more efficient for everyone involved. With the support of the Agency for Information Society, once the call for application is open all interested candidates can access this service via #eKosova. This achievement is part of a broader initiative to support Kosovo institutions in simplifying and digitizing public services, co-financed by the EU and Germany and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Strategic Planning Office under the Office of the Prime Minister.

🆕Online event! From Data to Destination: Is the Western Balkans the new outdoor and adventure travel destination to-go? 🟢Over three years, the teams of Outdooractive and #GIZ worked in digitizing and publishing online a numerous route and activities in collaboration with the drivers of outdoor tourism development in the region - Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia onto many international travelers' map. Join us this Thursday to hear the team share their results and insights—valuable learnings that can be applied to other emerging destinations around the globe. 📆 Thursday, 14 November 2024 ⏰ 16:00h – 17:30h ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRMBP9TG

💧Last week, Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Kosovo (SHUKOS) and Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Albania (SHUKALB), hosted over 500 professionals in Pristina to discuss how shared water resources can strengthen peace in the region. ℹ️ Read on to get more insights on the discussions that took place with a focus on sustainable water resource management, technical management of water supply systems, and sewerage management.

🔴Happening now #COP29: Showcasing Kosovo's first voluntary NDC https://lnkd.in/eNGn9S6Q 🌱Kosovo has joined the global stage, with a government delegation attending the conference, supported from the German Government, hosted by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. As part of their commitment, Kosovo is also voluntarily presenting country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the global climate agenda, showcasing the dedication to sustainability and climate action. 📍 Here in Kosovo, as a side event to mark COP29, the Think Green, Act Green climate awareness campaign brings you Climate Change Documentary Days. This series will showcase compelling documentaries covering topics from climate action and sustainable farming to waste management, sparking conversations on how we can all contribute to a greener future. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eY_Y3xeT

The WALKshop as part of #TransportWeek24 🚶♂️ 🌱 "Who owns public space in the Western Balkans?" was the question that municipality partners from all the six countries answered while they were on a virtual "walk" through their cities, showcasing sustainable urban mobility innovations live. Gent Sejdiu from Municipality of Pristina presented the first solar parking facility at Germia Park which cuts 44.7 tons of CO2 emissions annually! This initiative shows how the SECAP measures can be implemented in practice. 🌞🚗 Over 100 participants from around the globe joined the inspiring WALKshop as part of Transport Week 2024, diving into the theme: "Sustainable Urban Mobility Systems Going Net-Zero: Insights from the Western Balkans" organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.  Find out more details below. ⤵

🆕Internship Opportunity: We are looking for seven (7) motivated local interns to support various projects, programmes, service units and departments. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eSdRd_Un Apply by the 18th of November 2024❕ #internship #students #hiringnow

🆕Job Vacancy: We are looking for three (3) advisors in the field of urban development and planning. Find out more: Technical Urban Development Advisor: https://lnkd.in/e_fGByms Urban Planning Advisor (local level): https://lnkd.in/eKQhKxNu Urban Planning Advisor (national level): https://lnkd.in/eAApv5sb Apply by the 18th of November 2024❕ #jobvacany #hiringnow

⚪️ A lifeline for victims: The Office for Victim Protection and Assistance offers 24/7 support To all those who need confidential help and guidance, there is an open hotline service, free of charge, available for victims seeking support. The Office for Victim Protection and Assistance has made the hotline available 24/7 ensuring that no one faces their struggles alone. 📞 080011112 ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eHA8S9RE

⚪️ Creating safe spaces: Strengthening support for victims The Office for Victim Protection and Assistance is here to provide support and help create a safer environment for all. Do not hesitate to reach out—your safety matters! Help is available! German Government, through GIZ, continues supporting the Office for Victim Protection and Assistance in their commitment to offer appropriate support and assistance to victims of crime and to contribute to the strengthening of justice and security of the citizens of Kosovo. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/e9US2B3K