ARJETA REXHA

Over 21 years involved in women’s human rights activities, Arjeta built strong leadership and voice for the protection of women´s rights and gender equality in Kosovo.

Professional experience in identification, formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects Arjeta is known as a supporter of the women’s organizations, women in politics and women in general not only in Kosovo but in entire western Balkan’s countries.

She contributed on strengthening cooperation among women’s NGOs, networks, and women in different sectors (political, public, civil society, media, business, etc.) and facilitated strategic partnerships between experts, gender equality advocates and public and governmental institutions in all SEE countries.

In spring, 2010 Arjeta was appointed a Political Adviser to the Minister of Public Administration and from 2011 was a Senior Political Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for issues relating to foreign policy and national security. From 2011- 2017, Mrs. Rexha was Political Adviser to Minister for Dialogue / Head and Chief Negotiator Ms. Edita Tahiri and Political coordinator for the five Brussels Agreement issues.

She holds a Master Degree in Political Sciences – Section of Diplomacy at the University of Southeast Europe.

Arjeta Rexhaj was born on August 19, 1972 in Peja. Speaks fluently Albanian and English.

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