#nad – National Activism Day, Seventh Edition
The National Activism Day, the seventh edition of #NAD, brought together many initiatives and activists under the motto “Voices for Inclusion.” This year, #NAD2024 focused on initiatives advocating for diversity and inclusion in society and policymaking.
In the first part of this national event, the jury awarded six initiatives for their contributions to activism. The winners of the activism awards this year are:
- “Women for Women,” an initiative working for women’s rights and empowerment in Shkodra county.
- Jetmir Kallollari, an activist continuously empowering persons with disabilities.
- Livia Zotrija, an activist for the attainment of LGBTI community rights.
- Mission Emanuel, an initiative working for the social integration of the elderly in the Korça region.
- Ana Dervishi, an activist for the rights of children and youth.
- Romina Sefa, an activist for the rights of Roma and Egyptian minorities.
The winning initiatives were greeted by McKenzie Louw, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, and Anila Gjika, Executive Director of CoPlan, Institute for Habitat Development who emphasized the necessity of activism and social movements in paving the way for a more inclusive society.
Amid the sounds of a live performance by Niko Bajrami, #NAD2024 opened the second part of the event, the Activism Fair! Thirty-five initiatives participated in this colorful fair, where activists presented their initiatives to citizens and shared their experiences and contributions towards a just Albania society.
Meanwhile, 25 civil society organizations and dedicated activists voiced their initiatives in the cities where they live and work, such as Lushnje, Durrës, Fushë-Arrëz, Librazhd, Prrenjas, Burrel, and more. Organizations like ESD Albania and LuletëBlinit conveyed their messages through artistic and demonstrative performances.
The need for empowering marginalized groups and including them in social and political life was the prevailing message at this seventh edition of the National Day of Activism, organized by CoPlan with the support of the American Embassy.
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