Selective approach towards journalists Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Prishtinë, 09.09.2023

AJK •︎ 09/09/2023

Selective approach towards journalists Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Prishtinë, 09.09.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Ilire Zajmi, Flora Masurica Durmishi, Mihrije Beiqi

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    RTK
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    RTK

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    09.09.2023
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes

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.