Twenty-five women representing Kosovo political parties, civil society, business and media have graduated from the new Kosovo Women’s Leadership Academy. The Academy was created by the National Democratic Institute with USAID support to prepare more women to assume positions of influence in Kosovo affairs. Members of the academy’s first class were selected from among the participants in the “Week of Women 2012” activities that USAID supported in March. Many of the graduates are considering running for office in the next local and national elections.

USAID/Kosovo Mission Director Maureen A. Shauket presented certificates to the women, who completed five, two-day leadership training workshops. Members of the academy’s first class were selected from among participants in the “Week of Women 2012” activities that USAID supported in March.