Regional Network of Trainers Brings Gender Equality to the Western Balkan Armed Forces

Attracting and retaining women in the Armed Forces have traditionally been major challenges. The Western Balkans are no different. Women only make up between 5.5 and 9 percent of the armed forces and are rarely represented in top ranks, particularly in command and management positions.

"Gender Equality is only notionally accepted in Balkan societies, especially in professions such as the Armed Forces’’, Honour Guard Commander of the Montenegro Armed Forces and Regional Gender Trainer Capt. Predrag Lucic explained.

A new initiative in the Western Balkan Armed Forces is now making headway in changing the situation for the better. Read more ....