Photo Contest: “Gender and Climate Change through Civic Eyes”
Climate change impacts are not gender neutral. Women, men, and diverse groups experience climate risks differently due to their roles in society, access to resources, and decision-making power. Recognizing these […]
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Dr Emira Švraka on Disability, Gender, and Climate Change
Over fifty million people in the world live with cerebral palsy. According to the definition, it is a group of neurological conditions that affect movement and body position, caused by […]
GRB Impact Story: Bringing Women’s Voices into Budgets in South Mitrovica
The Mitrovica Women’s Association for Human Rights (MWAHR), a member of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN) and a sub-grantee of the project “Gender Budgeting as a Transformative Budget Tool […]
When Crisis Plans Miss Half the Story: Gender-Responsive Crisis Management in North Macedonia
When a crisis strikes, whether it’s a fire, a flood, or a pandemic, every second counts. But what happens when the very plans designed to keep people safe overlook the […]
Workshop: Mapping Opportunities for CSO participation in International Events & Planning of the Network’s Global Expansion
Between August 18 and 21, 2025, the coordinators of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN) gathered in the green surroundings of Vučje, Nikšić, Montenegro, for a workshop dedicated to mapping […]
Savka Todorovska: Where Does GRB Fit in a Lifelong Journey of Fighting for Equality
by Mersiha Jaskic I first met Savka Todorovska in 2022, in Ohrid, when she received the Gender Budget Watchdog Network Award for her outstanding contribution to advancing gender equality. Although […]
PUBLIC CALL FOR HIRING INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS PRODUCING GENDER REPORTS
GBWN is looking for international experts developing 7 gender reports and one 1 methodology The selected international experts will be responsible for producing comprehensive Gender Budget Watchdog Reports that assess the […]
When Care Stops Moving: The Hidden Gender Burden of Inaccessible Transport
Two recent focus groups, one in Skopje and another in Ohrid, brought to light the daily struggles of caregivers—mostly women—who juggle responsibilities for children, elderly family members, and persons with disabilities, all while […]
Call for Mentors: Implementing GRB Advocacy Actions at the Local and Regional Level
Gender Budget Watchdog Network is looking for 5 mentors to guide and support 20 civic society organizations (CSOs) from across Western Balkans and Republic of Moldova in the gender-responsive budgeting advocacy […]
Strengthening GBWN Through Shared Quality Standards: A Three-Day Workshop in Kruševo, Macedonia
The Gender Budget Watchdog Network gathered in Kruševo for a dynamic three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the quality, accountability, and impact of its work. Members from across the Western Balkans […]