Discover the most inspiring women changemakers working to end violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey
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To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, the EU-funded regional programme on ending violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey, “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds,” launches a far-reaching interactive map that features a selection of 80 women champions and changemakers from among the programme’s civil society partners, as well as women activists who relentlessly advocate for women’s rights and provide much-needed support to women and girls. The interactive map not only celebrates these inspirational women, but also showcases how, in spite of many challenges, they persevered to become part of the change they want to see in their country.
Meet these pioneering women who make an impact and help to build a world without violence against women!
Interactive Map IWD 2022
Welcome to International Women’s Day 2022 map! Please click on country markers or zoom in to see a list of activists. On each individual quote, click "Read more" for more details.
This interactive map was produced with the financial support of the European Union. The views expressed here are of these participants and may not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union, UN Women, or the United Nations Member States.
* For the European Union, this designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. For UN Women, references to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).