The increased role of women in economic and political life is regarded an important issue for Junik’s citizens, and as such it is reflected in drafting the MDP. To support this process, a meeting was held between women’s core group from Junik and representatives of women’s NGO “Jeta” in Decan. It was facilitated by UN-HABITAT representatives and female municipal officers from Junik.

The main purpose of the meeting was for the women from Junik to get familiar with the procedures for establishing an NGO in Junik as well as learn from the experiences of the Decan organization.

Mrs. Safete Gacaferri from the NGO “Jeta” introduced her staff and briefed on the process of setting up their NGO. The meeting was attended by 6 staff members including projects coordinator and instructors for sewing, hairdressing, needlework and handicrafts. There are many ongoing courses and participants had a chance to see closely the women’s course on hairdressing.

Mrs. Gacaferri briefly mentioned the projects that were implemented with the funds of different international donors such: US Embassy, USAID, Sida (CHwB), World Bank etc. Participants visited the place which was a joint project with CHwB and NGO “Jeta” promoting handicrafts of women from Decan.

The meeting gave important instructions on the establishment of the NGO that should/could be considered and followed by the core group of women from Junik.

The next meeting will be held on 9th of July, 2010 with the purpose of establishing the women’s NGO in Junik. The content of the meeting will be to agree on the statutes, name, logo and members of the organization.