Madam President: For every woman and girl, March 8th and every other day of the year is the day to make their dreams come true and fight against inequality
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that for every woman and girl, March 8th and every other day of the year is the day to make their dreams come true and fight against inequality. President Osmani’s full post: “For all women and girls” is not just a slogan but a commitment to action! For women who educate, create, lead and defend their rights. For girls who dream of a better future and never stop. For women who always support each other. For every woman and girl, March 8th and every other day of the year is the day to make their dreams come true and fight against inequality.
Madam President: Happy March 8th to all women in uniform, who serve with honor, pride and courage
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met on the International Women’s Day with women who protect and serve. Full post by Madam President: On International Women’s Day with women who protect and serve. The dedication, professionalism and sacrifice of the policewomen are an inspiring example for all of us. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and empowering women in every sector, especially those who shoulder great responsibilities of our society. Happy March 8th to all women in uniform, who serve with honor, pride and courage!
The working group on Gender Equality established within the Council for Democracy and Human Rights held its sequential meeting
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Working Group on Gender Equality of the Council for Democracy and Human Rights, established within the Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, held its sequential meeting, during which the collection and analysis of data on gender-based violence was discussed extensively. This meeting, which is a continuation of the discussions held at the last meeting of the Working Group in November 2024, welcomed the Canadian experts with expertise in building data systems and interpreting and communicating trends and analyses on gender-based violence. In addition to direct discussions with the Working Group members, a key part of the meeting was the presentation of various global data collection models. Effective communication methods on sensitive issues, such as gender-based violence, were also presented. This meeting was held within the framework of cooperation between the Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo and the Government of Canada through the TAP-EDM program.
President Osmani’s congratulation for March 7 – the Teachers’ Day
On March 7, we remember the founding of the first Albanian school in Korça in 1887, a courageous act by our patriots who understood that without language and knowledge, there can be no successful nation. Today, a school is more than an educational institution – it is the fortress where the future is built. Teachers remain the pillar of society and those who shape the minds and hearts of the nation. On this day, we honor all teachers – those who taught us the first letters and those who continue to educate new generations. Respect, gratitude and humility for their noble mission! Happy March 7, the Teachers’ Day!
President Osmani’s statement after paying homage at the “Adem Jashari” Memorial Complex in Prekaz
President Osmani paid homage at the Prekaz memorial complex and visited the uncle Rifat’s Jashari Tower
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, paid homage at the Prekaz memorial complex and visited the uncle Rifat’s Jashari Tower , on the 27th anniversary of the KLA Epopee. President Osmani wrote: Today, as always, I paid homage at the Prekaz memorial complex and visited uncle Rifat’s Jashari Tower! From the first bullet to the heroic resistance of March 1998, the legendary commander Adem Jashari and the Jashari family did not break, did not retreat, but embraced immortality. They still remain a guiding light for our path ahead. In the darkest of times, they lit the light of hope. During the greatest challenges, they found the strength to move forward. During moments when the freedom and future of Kosovo were brought to question, they became the answer, they became the shield and the heart of this country. Glory to the Jashari Family! Glory to all the KLA heroes!
Madam President: Jashari Towers transformed into a fortress of freedom symbol, which even today defends Kosovo, protects its freedom, its independence and its sovereignty
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, paid homage today at the “Adem Jashari” Memorial Complex in Prekaz, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the KLA Epopee. President Osmani said that today, like every year, we commemorate the Kosovo Liberation Army Epopee, which is dedicated to our joint commemoration in this times of freedom for each martyr, for each hero, for each fallen who gave his life for Kosovo, but above all, it is dedicated to the sacrifice, courage and unparalleled bravery shown by the Jashari family on March 5, 6 and 7, 1998, led by the legendary commander, Adem Jashari. “They fought much longer than just during the war years, thus becoming the emblem of the Kosovo Liberation Army and at the same time transforming the Jashari Towers into a fortress of freedom symbol, which even today defends Kosovo, protects its freedom, its independence and its sovereignty,” said President Osmani. According to President Osmani, from here, not only us as a generation that experienced the war, but also the younger generations, even our children, get inspired for the path ahead. “From here, not only us as a generation that experienced the war, but also the younger generations, even our children, are inspired for the path ahead, for the defense of the freedom achieved with sacrifice and blood, but above all, we are reminded of how high the price paid for our freedom was, because in addition to the legendary commander, who fought together with his father, Shaban, his brother Hamza and many other family members, as you know, the overwhelming majority of those who fell from the Jashari family were women and children, which makes this sacrifice of the Jashari family even greater and more sacred,” the President emphasized. Madam President said that we must never forget, we must never deviate from the paved path, from this sacrifice of heroes, martyrs, and the fallen. “We must never forget, we must never deviate from the paved path, from this sacrifice of heroes, martyrs and fallen, and this path and this sacrifice will always serve to each of us as a guiding light in strengthening Kosovo, which is becoming stronger and more prosperous for its citizens every day. Glory to all the heroes of the nation! Long live the Kosovo Liberation Army and the Republic of Kosovo, for which they gave their lives!”, said President Osmani.
President Osmani’s address at the KSF Cadres’ Quadrant Line-up Ceremony, on the occasion of the marking of the KLA Epopee
Esteemed Baca Rifat Jashari, Honourable Jashari family, Honourable Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Konjufca, Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic, Mr. Kurti, Honourable KSF Commander, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, Representatives of the Government and the Assembly, Honourable officers, non-commissioned officers and KSF soldiers, Families of heroes, martyrs and of the fallen for freedom, veterans and invalids of the Kosovo Liberation Army, Honourable diplomats and military personnel from amicable countries, Dear children, Honorable participants, March in Kosovo is not just a month on the calendar, but a permanent memory of sacrifice, heroism and determination of our people for freedom. During this month we commemorate the glorious KLA Epopee of the war, we bow with respect to the heroes of the nation, we remember the martyrs who fell in the massacres and we honor the fallen who gave everything for a free Kosovo. On this sacred day we have gathered at a place with extraordinary symbolism, at the “Adem Jashari” barracks, where the values for which our martyrs fell are preserved and continue to live. This is the place where the legacy of the legendary commander Adem Jashari is not just a memory, but an inspiration for today’s and future generations, to our army and to the entire nation. Therefore, today we proudly remember the legendary commander, Adem Jashari, his heroic family and all the fighters who served their homeland, paying for freedom with their lives. Hero Shaban Jashari, to whom I bestowed a few days ago the Order of Hero of Kosovo, and the entire Jashari family, which was specially awarded the Order of Freedom, were the best example of how a country should be and how freedom should look like. Hamëz Jashari, together with Adem Jashari and their entire family stood steadfast in the war, proving that there is no greater sacrifice than the one for the future and the homeland. During those three days of March, from March 5th to 7th, 1998, one of the most heroic battles in the history of the Albanian nation took place in Prekaz. In addition to the men, children, women and the elderly also became martyrs, because Prekaz was not just a village. Prekaz was a fortress of freedom, it was an invincible fortress of our nation and it remains so today. The Jashari family is the foundation upon which Kosovo’s freedom was built, a living monument of unparalleled sacrifice and heroism. In the history of humanity, it has rarely happened that an entire family was sacrificed for the sacred ideal of freedom, becoming a symbol of national resistance and dignity and a motivation for thousands of KLA fighters. From the first bullet to the heroic resistance of March ’98, the Jasharis did not break, did not retreat, but embraced immortality. In the darkest times, they lit the light of hope. In the greatest of challenges, they found the strength to move forward. In moments when Kosovo’s freedom and future were in question, they became the answer, they became the shield and the heart and soul of this country. The KLA Epopee is therefore an eternal testament to the endurance, sacrifice and invincibility of our people. This epopee, apart from a battle, was a call of national conscience that was heard by the hearts of millions of Albanians everywhere. It was a cry for freedom that spread from Prekaz to every corner of Kosovo, from the mountains of Pashtrik to the fields of Dukagjini, from heroic Drenica to proud Anamorava, from Isa Boletini’s Mitrovica, to all the lands where Albanians live. In those days of March 1998, when the flames covered Prekaz, when the Jashari house became a fortress of freedom, a family was killed, but a new era was begotten for Kosovo – the most glorious era of our history. The epopee therefore, produced an era, which derived from the oath given for a free and independent Kosovo. But freedom does not become eternal with our battles, as it requires daily dedication to maintain it, it requires constant sacrifice to protect our strong state and the future of our children and the new generation of Jashars. Today, this care is taken by the Kosovo Army, the successor to the KLA, the Kosovo Security Force. This army, with professionalism and dedication, is always ready to stand up for the country. The KSF, as well as the Kosovo Police, are a guarantee of our sovereignty, a shield for the peace and security of our citizens and a proof that the sacrifice of the nation’s martyrs has not been in vain. With our soldiers trained to the highest standards, ready to defend the homeland in any circumstances, we prove that Kosovo not only knows how to preserve peace, but also to defend it with dignity and pride. The epic of the KLA taught us that nothing is impossible when we have the courage to stand united for the ideal of freedom. Hence, today more than ever we must once again stand united to defend our Kosovo, to make it stronger, more dignified and more respected in the world. Let us move forward with confidence, courage and pride, showing the world that Kosovo is and will remain a success story, a country that has won its future with great sacrifice and dedication, with dignity and unity! Eternal glory to the legendary commander Adem Jashari and to the Jashari family! Glory to all the martyrs and to the fallen! May God bless the Kosovo Liberation Army! May God bless the Republic of Kosovo!
President Osmani: The KLA Epopee is an eternal testament
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that the KLA Epopee is an eternal testament. “The KLA Epopee of the is an eternal testament to the resilience, sacrifice and invincibility of our people!”, wrote President Osmani.
President Osmani received the KFOR Commander Major General Enrico Barduani
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, received today the KFOR Commander, Major General Enrico Barduani. Appreciating the role of KFOR in maintaining security and peace in Kosovo, President Osmani underlined that stability in Kosovo is a key factor for the security of the entire region, therefore the joint engagement with KFOR and NATO remains essential. President Osmani also emphasized that our continent is facing a complex geopolitical situation, which requires close cooperation and permanent coordination with our allies. The coordination of activities on the eve of the announced visit of the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Kosovo, emphasizing the importance of this visit as well as the importance of NATO’s role for peace and security in our country, were also discussed.