OSCE on Justina Shiroka-Pula: Kosovo continues the important tradition of electing a woman president

The OSCE Ambassador in Kosovo, Gerard McGurk, has welcomed the election of Justina Shiroka-Pula as President of the Republic of Kosovo, as Telegrafi reports.

In a statement, McGurk said that with the election of the new president the process of forming Kosovo’s institutions is completed.

He stressed that Kosovo has once again elected a woman to the post of president, assessing that this constitutes the continuation of an important tradition.

“This example should now extend to every other field of public life. Women need more space in decision-making and stronger protection against gender-based violence and domestic violence,” McGurk declared.

He said that the OSCE in Kosovo will be a partner of President Shiroka-Pula in addressing these issues.

“President Shiroka-Pula will find a committed partner in OSCE Kosovo in her efforts to advance these priorities,” the OSCE ambassador said.

Shiroka-Pula was elected President of Kosovo in last night’s Assembly session, in the first round of voting, with a total of 81 votes.

With the election of the new president, Kosovo’s institutions completed the constitution process following the parliamentary elections.