Why the EU Must Prioritize Gender Equality in Its Next Long-Term Budget
By Marija Risteska, GBWN Program Director When the European Union sets its long-term budget — officially known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) — it’s doing more than allocating money. It’s setting the tone for Europe’s values, priorities, and global partnerships for the next generation. With the current MFF running until 2027, the EU […]
April 2025 Community Session: Shaping Budgets Together – How Can Citizens and CSOs Join the Conversation?
GBWN Community session titled Shaping Budgets Together – How can citizens and CSOs join the conversation? took place on 23th of April 2025 from 2-4pm CET. Speakers: Sara Osmani, Miomirka Mila Melank, Albana Rexha, and Resmije Rahmani In April 2025, a dynamic and insightful community session brought together experts, civil society representatives, government officials, and […]
Final Conference of the Regional Project: Strengthening Accountability and Gender-Sensitive Responses of Local Authorities to Crises in Three Western Balkan Countries
The promotion of the analysis and the conclusions and recommendations at the final conference on April 15 in Skopje concluded the Regional Project “Strengthening the Accountability and Gender-Sensitive Responses of Local Authorities to Crises in 3 Countries”, implemented by 3 civil society organizations: Women’s Association Priroda-Bratunac, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Youth Association Bečej-Bečej, Serbia and […]
Regional Project on Resilience Response: Strengthening the Accountability and Gender-Sensitive Responses of Local Authorities to Crises in 3 Countries
In times of crisis, the role of local authorities becomes even more critical—especially when it comes to ensuring that no one is left behind. With this in mind, the project “Strengthening the Accountability and Gender-Sensitive Responses of Local Authorities to Crises in 3 Countries” was launched to promote inclusive and equitable responses at the local […]
Regional Training: Empowering Women with Disabilities to Strengthen Climate Resilience in the Western Balkans
April 4–7, 2025Location: Institute Dr. Simo Milošević, Igalo, Montenegro As part of the second phase of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network regional project—supported by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)—a transformative three-day training was held from April 4 to 7, 2025, in Igalo, Montenegro. The event was organized […]
March Community Session: MIND THE GAP: GRB as the Key to Equal Pay
GBWN Community session titled MIND THE GAP: GRB as the Key to Equal Pay took place on 26th of February 2025 from 2-4pm CET. Speakers on this session were: Natalia Melnic, Founder and editor-in-chief of the business edition of Glossa, Moldova Tania Ivanova, President of Reactor, Macedonia Marina Vujacic, Director of the Association of Disabled Youth, Montenegro […]
Public Call for Hiring International Expert for Developing Network Quality Standards
The Centre for Research and Policy Making (CRPM), on behalf of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN), is seeking an international expert to develop Network Quality Standards for GBWN under the Strengthening Transparency and Accountability for Gender Equality in Western Balkans and Moldova project. About the Project: This project supports GBWN’s goal of ensuring that […]
February Community: Session Love Doesn’t Hurt Tracking Budgets to End Violence Against Women and Girls
🗓️ Date: 27.02.2025 | 🕒 Time: 14:00-16:00🎤 Speakers: Adelina Berisha, Biljana Zekovic,Neira Rakovic, Angelina Zaporojan Pirgari, Ana Naumoska. The Gender Budget Watchdog Network recently convened a high-level session titled “Love Doesn’t Hurt: Following the Budgets for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls,” bringing together leading experts, civil society representatives, and stakeholders from across the Western Balkans […]
Why are women with disabilities nearly twice as affected by unemployment in Montenegro?
Due to the numerous barriers persons with disabilities (hereinafter: PWDs) face, many policies and activities in the field of disability do not take into account gender aspect. In addition, PWDs are frequently overlooked in gender equality policies. The rising cost of living has had a substantial impact on the rise in gender inequality among PWDs, […]
We signed the Contracts with our Sub-Grantees in Monitoring Climate Financing
We are pleased to announce that we have officially signed all the agreements with our new sub-grantees, who will contribute to advancing 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 across the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova. The awarded grants include both regional and national initiatives, aimed at strengthening gender-responsive budgeting in various […]