The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has supported women’s rights in North Macedonia since 1999. Together with our partner organisations, we work to increase women’s opportunities to participate in society—politically, economically and socially. Despite some progress, the state still fails to take clear responsibility for gender equality, and women’s rights organisations are often forced to fill the gaps in the legal framework.
Despite some progress on gender equality, major challenges remain for women’s rights in North Macedonia. Survivors of gender-based violence rarely receive the protection they are entitled to, and women remain underrepresented in decision-making—especially at the local level. Our partner organisations work every day to strengthen women’s voices and rights.
This is why we are present:
Together with our partner organisations in North Macedonia, we work to:
Our work in North Macedonia is conducted from our office in Skopje.
In a shifting political and social landscape, spaces for shared learning and exchange are becoming increasingly important for sustaining and advancing gender equality. The regional training "Gender Equality Education for Practitioners – From Theory to Policy Implementation" brought together participants from across the Western Balkans to reflect, connect, and explore how feminist knowledge can inform everyday work and long-term change.
26 June 2025
At a time when the challenges faced by women’s rights activists are intensifying, the call for feminist solidarity and collaboration has never been more urgent, as highlighted at the recent Regional Networking and Exchange Forum for Feminist Strategies — “Solidarity is Our Strength.” The Forum was organised by The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, with support from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
20 February 2025
The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation office in North Macedonia pays tribute and celebrates women’s human rights defenders annually with the FemDefenders event.
11 January 2023
Approval in front of a hospital committee and mandatory ultrasound—just to name some examples. Dragana Karovska Chemerska knows what is at stake when abortion rights are threatened. We sat down with the Macedonian activist for a conversation about how to stand up for safe and legal abortions.
20 September 2021
In recent years, the anti-gender movement has gained a foothold in North Macedonia and comprehensive sexuality education is under threat. To counteract this, the organisation HERA works to raise awareness of the importance of sexuality education.
1 June 2022
Across the Western Balkans, women’s rights activists are joining forces, demanding an end to sexual violence against women. Our North Macedonia team explains why.
3 May 2021