Selective approach towards journalists Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Prishtinë, 09.09.2023
The Board of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed about the recent internal vacancy for managerial positions at RTK.
AJK expresses disappointment with the apparent gender discrimination practiced against long-time journalists Ilire Zajmi and Flora Masurica Durmishi, as well as lawyer Mihrije Beiqi. Despite being the top scorers in the open competitions, they were not elected to the respective positions.~
The AJK considers this a failure by the institution's Board to promote gender equality in RTK, despite its composition being gender equal.
RTK should encourage women to apply for managerial roles and give them a voice in decision-making, acknowledging the outstanding contribution they have made over the years to the development of public broadcasting.
| Reporter Details | Selective approach towards journalists Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Prishtinë, 09.09.2023 |
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| Case description | The Board of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed about the recent internal vacancy for managerial positions at RTK. AJK expresses disappointment with the apparent gender discrimination practiced against long-time journalists Ilire Zajmi and Flora Masurica Durmishi, as well as lawyer Mihrije Beiqi. Despite being the top scorers in the open competitions, they were not elected to the respective positions.~ |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Mihrije Beiqi |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 9.9.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | |
| The Offender / Suspect | RTK |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | RTK |
| Source | RTK |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | The AJK considers this a failure by the institution's Board to promote gender equality in RTK, despite its composition being gender equal. RTK should encourage women to apply for managerial roles and give them a voice in decision-making, acknowledging the outstanding contribution they have made over the years to the development of public broadcasting. |