OSCE supports training for members of the Municipal Gender Focal Point Network
PODGORICA, 18 May 2015 - The strategies and benefits of using local resources in implementation of gender standards and principles were highlighted at an OSCE-supported training course held in Podgorica on 18 and 19 May 2015. The training was organized for members of the Municipal Gender Focal Point Network.
Opening the training course, Ms. Lia Magnaguagno, Head of the Democratization Programme in the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, emphasized that gender focal points are considered as true advocates of gender equality and professionals who are aware of challenges and ready to continue their work.
“We are confident that you will use the newly adcquired knowledge and skills to continue this very serious work professionally, with extraordinary commitment and if you allow me saying, with passion”, she said.
Biljana Pejovic, Head of the Gender Department in the Ministry for Human Rights reminded the participants that the Ministry will continue its support, together with the Mission and other international partners.
"This training is a part of a very important process, and I am sure that it will help you strenghten the Municipal Gender Focal Point Network, as well as your mutual cooperation and coordination", Ms. Pejovic said.
This training course is being implemented by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in partnership with the Gender Department of the Ministry for Human and Minority Rights.
The Municipal Gender Focal Point Network is comprised of participants working in sixteen municipalities across the country. Use of local resources in implementation of gender standards and principles, as well as gender budgeting have been identified as the priority areas for building capacity of participants of this informal focal point network.
Apart from the support to the Network, the project foresees activities in ten Montenegrin municipalities, supporting the economic empowerment of women and fight against the gender-based violence.