Gender-based analysis of budgeting processes at municipal level in Macedonia   In the framework of the project Gender Responsive Budgeting at Local Level implemented in the period January 2009 – March 2010, with technical support from UNIFEM (part of UN Women) and financial support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Skopje, two gender budget analyses were carried out for the first time at the local self-government level in the municipalities of Bitola and Tetovo. The publications are available in local languages only and contain: baseline study examining the policy making and budgeting processes in the two Municipalities from gender perspective; survey of citizens’ satisfaction with locally-provided services, participation in decision-making and key priorities and needs; analysis of the municipal programs and budgets in the areas of education and social services (with focus on kindergartens and care for elderly) from a gender perspective.   Electronic version for download: Bitola-Macedonian, Tetovo-Macedonian, Tetovo-Albanian     Gender-Responsive Budgeting in South Eastern Europe: UNIFEM Experiences Year: 2010   This publication summarizes the learning that has emerged from the implementation of a UNIFEM project on gender responsive budgeting in four countries in South Eastern Europe – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Serbia, in the period 2007-2010. It attempts to capture both the diversity of different interventions that took place in each of the countries and some of the common elements, challenges and opportunities. It illustrates that even though no common “recipes” exist, working on GRB in environments where it is a relatively new notion often entails a range of similar steps. These include efforts to identify the key entry points, form strategic partnerships, establish important prerequisites, and develop and apply new analytical tools.   Electronic version for download: English     Gender Budget Analysis of Social Protection and Active Employment Policies in the Republic of Macedonia   The Study “Gender Budget Analysis of Social Protection and Active Employment Policies in the Republic of Macedonia” examines two cash assistance policies and four active labour market measures and their budgets from a gender perspective. It represents a first attempt in the country to apply specific gender budgeting methodologies to analyse the responsiveness of governments programs to women’s and men’s needs. The study was carried out by independent experts, in the frame of the project “Gender Budgeting as a Tool for Gender Mainstreaming” implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy – Department for Equal Opportunities, with technical support from UNIFEM and financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation. The study was published in March 2010.   Electronic version for download: English, Macedonian, Albanian     Partner Violence amongst the Roma and the Public Sector Response   The Study “Partner Violence amongst the Roma and the Public Sector Response” examines different forms of partner violence in Romani women’s lives, patterns of reporting and their encounters with victim services in FYR Macedonia. The study identifies the level of knowledge Romani women possess in regards to partner violence and available legal mechanisms for seeking protection; it documents their experience in accessing or not accessing victim services and records Romani women’s recommendations for future initiatives. The study was carried out by the Association of citizens “Sumnal” with the support of the UNIFEM Office in Skopje. The study was published in January 2010.   Electronic version for download: English, Macedonian     Even if I complain, it will be in vain...   The study “Even if I complain, it will be in vain…” analyses the existing legal norms aimed at protection of rights and equal treatment of citizens in FYR Macedonia and the practices of state institutions in delivering services to Romani women and men. It identifies existing gaps and challenges to ensuring equal treatment to citizens, with focus on the experience of Romany women. The study was prepared by experts and commissioned by the Macedonian Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Department of Equal Opportunities, with the support of the UNIFEM office in Skopje. The study was published in February 2010. Electronic version for download: Macedonian, Romani, Albanian and English     The Position of Women and Men with Disabilities in the Labour Market   The study “The position of women and men with disabilities in the labour market” examines the link between gender and disability in the context of the labour market in FYR Macedonia. It is the first attempt aimed at analysing the employment position of women with disabilities, gathering both employee and employers’ experiences, and providing information around the benefits offered by the state and overall advantages of employing persons with disabilities.  The study was developed by the Association of Physically Disabled Persons of Macedonia – STILM, with the support of the UNIFEM office in Skopje. It was published in December 2009.   Electronic version for download: English     Indicators to Measure Effectiveness of Legislation and Policies Combating Violence against Women in South East Europe   In 2009, UNIFEM CEE commissioned a study on data collection on violence against women (VAW) in South East Europe. The purpose of the study was to a) survey data collection practices on violence against women and more specifically domestic violence, among selected agencies in South East Europe and b) to develop a set of indicators that would be useful in providing not only accurate data as to the prevalence of violence against women, but mechanisms to monitor the changing response of institutions to the violent crimes against women.    The study was authored by Dr. Lori Sudderth; research was conducted with assistance from UNIFEM CEE, Bratislava and UNIFEM offices in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia and Serbia.   Electronic version for download: English   In the context of its Sub-regional Strategy and the Secretary General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women (particularly Outcome 3 of the Framework for Action), UNIFEM CEE supported an expert meeting on Collecting and Using Data on VAW in South East Europe. The main goal of the meeting was to stimulate a strategic discussion on the development of a regionally relevant framework of indicators to assess effectiveness of policies against VAW.  The workshop focused on the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia and Serbia, while participants included experts from Georgia, Moldova and Montenegro as well.   The meeting took place on 23-24 November, 2009 in Sarajevo.   The report of the meeting can be consulted here.     Gender Mainstreaming in the National Action Plans for the Decade of Roma Inclusion   Author: Maria-Carmen Pantea Year: 2009   The present analysis was undertaken in the context of the Slovak Presidency of the International Programme of the Decade of Roma Inclusion that provided the background for a revision of the National Action Plans (NAPs). The countries taking part in the Decade at the time of the study were Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Spain. Slovenia had observer status.   Aims of the study: to provide a gender mainstreaming assessment of the NAPs, to formulate a proposal for gender-sensitive and intersectionality-sensitive NAP progress indicators and to summarize recommendations to make the existing NAPs gender sensitive. The study is based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis, through a combination of desk review and consultations with teams at the UNIFEM CEE office and UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre.   Electronic version for download: English Representative Research on Prevalence and Experience of Women with Violence aginst Women in Slovakia Authors: Bernardina Bodnarova, Jarmila Filadelfiova, Barbora Holubova Year: 2008 Represenative research on violence against women in Slovakia was carried out by the Institute of Labour and Family Research, financed by the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic and co-financed by UNIFEM. The primary aim of the research was to measure the current prevalence of VAW in Slovakia and to compare the data to findings from the year 2002. Electronic version for download: Slovak The costs of domestic violence against women in fyr Macedonia (A costing exercise for 2006) Content editor: Yordanka Gancheva English editor: David I. Davidson Team members and authors: Yordanka Gancheva, Pavlina Petrova, Hristina Sekuloska, Katerina Stojanovik–Aleksoska Year: 2008   This study represents the first attempt to estimate the costs of domestic violence against women in Macedonia, using costing methodology adapted to the country context. The analysis covers costs incurred by government entities, non-governmental organizations offering services and by women victims of domestic violence. As a secondary output, the study provides valuable information on the existing data gaps and highlights the need for serious improvements in gathering and systematizing statistical information on the issue. It also recommends a coordinated and multi-disciplinary approach towards addressing domestic violence, conducting violence costing studies periodically in order to have benchmark information for preparing appropriate budget support, and overall more transparent public budgets, that allow citizens to see the amount and priorities of government funding in this area. The study was supported in the framework of the UNIFEM sub-regional programme on gender responsive budgeting.   Electronic version for download: English, Macedonian     Mapping of Women's NGOs and their Work  in Gender Based Violence in Macedonia   This initiative is the first of its kind in Macedonia. It is a study conducted by a team of five young women researchers from all parts of the country, and from different ethnic backgrounds. UNIFEM brought the women together in 2006 to produce a mapping of women's NGOs with an emphasis on service gaps for victims of gender based violence in Macedonia. Electronic version for download: English