The Center for Gender Justice in Albania (QDGJSH) successfully implemented the project “Digital Safety for Women and Girls: Protecting Online Privacy” across 12 key municipalities, aiming to strengthen the capacities of professionals handling cases of digital violence, raise awareness among youth and communities about online risks, and enhance legislation and policies to protect women and girls from digital abuse. The project combined training, awareness-raising, and advocacy to create safer online spaces for women and girls throughout Albania.
Over the course of the project, 12 specialized training sessions were conducted for 187 service providers and members of the Multidisciplinary Technical Team of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism (MKR). Held in municipalities including Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër, and Vlorë, the trainings combined standardized modules with interactive discussions tailored to the specific needs of each community. This approach ensured that participants not only learned the theoretical aspects of managing digital violence cases but also gained practical strategies they could immediately apply in their work.
The trainings focused on “Violence Against Women in Digital Spaces – Effective Case Management and Online Data Protection.” Participants acquired practical tools to safeguard online privacy, manage digital violence cases effectively, and provide preventive education within their communities. The sessions emphasized real-world challenges and strategies to ensure women and girls receive the support and protection they need in digital environments.
QDGJSH has strengthened the skills and knowledge of frontline professionals, increased public awareness about digital risks, and contributed to improved policies and practices for digital safety. As a result, women and girls across Albania now have safer online spaces, and communities are better prepared to prevent and respond to digital abuse.