On the International Day of Missing Persons, Prime Minister Albin Kurti met the women of Krusha e Vogël, whom the Government has supported with the measure for economic empowerment and with whom he discussed the achievements and future plans of these self-employment initiatives.

During this visit, Kurti expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and the meeting with 16 women entrepreneurs of this village, who are continuing the work to increase family well-being. He reiterated that the families of the disappeared are high among the priorities and in the care of the Government of Kosovo.

"The government has allocated a budget of 500 euros for the implementation of this measure for families who are currently on the pension list for persons missing during the war. The Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, through the Agency for Gender Equality, with the Governmental Commission for Missing Persons, will distribute subsidies for the purpose of empowering and economic independence of women and girls", said Kurti.

Natural persons, women or girls who enjoy a pension for persons missing during the war in Kosovo, or a member (woman/girl) from the immediate family of persons who enjoy a pension for persons missing during the war in Kosovo, are eligible to apply. undertake self-employment initiatives from which they are employed and ensure family well-being and/or income to meet basic needs. The second call for applications is open until September 4, 2024.