An organization founded by professionals with many years of experience in gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
A non-profit, independent and non-partisan organization that works to empower women and girls, protect their rights and combat gender inequality.
Vision
Building a better future for women and girls.
Mission
The Center for Gender Justice contributes to building a society in which all women can live a life of dignity, free from discrimination and with equal opportunities.
Our story
Who we are
CGJA was founded on the initiative of three women civil society activists who have contributed to the protection of women’s rights in Albania for more than 15 years.
CGJA was created in response to persistent gender inequalities, the widespread prevalence of gender-based violence and the limited access of women and girls to justice and services throughout the country.
The organization’s values are grounded in gender justice, empowerment, solidarity, non-discrimination and the social inclusion of women and girls. CGJA believes that empowering women and girls not only improves their individual lives but also strengthens communities and democracy.
The Center is based in Tirana but works throughout the territory of the Republic of Albania, in accordance with Albanian law.
Since our founding
Achievements
Strengthened the capacity of more than 1,000 service providers to manage cases of domestic violence and gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated violence.
Strengthened the capacity of more than 300 police officers to prevent femicide, domestic violence and gender-based violence.
Established a Day Care Centre for Children with Disabilities in Vlora Municipality, giving priority to services for the children of single or divorced mothers.
Informed more than 2,500 young people and raised their awareness of gender equality issues.
Informed more than 320 women and girls of their property and inheritance rights and raised their awareness of them.
Informed more than 4,500 women and girls about domestic violence legislation, reporting procedures and available support services.
Held information sessions on positive parenting with more than 250 women and men.
Provided group psychotherapy to 120 women and girls who are survivors of domestic violence.
Provided direct social and legal services to more than 1,500 women and girls.
Provided emergency support to more than 300 survivors of domestic violence: rent payments, food packages, hygiene supplies, medicines and school materials for their children.
Trained more than 50 women’s rights activists in safety planning and digital security.
Published and distributed 2,000 information materials on gender equality and other issues related to women’s rights.
A voice in policymaking
Advocacy and expertise
CGJA takes part in the consultation groups of the Parliament of Albania and of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on drafting and improving legislation to protect women and girls.
During 2025, the Center made recommendations to improve the draft laws “On Gender Equality” and “On the Prevention of and Protection from Violence against Women and Domestic Violence”, some of which were reflected in the final versions adopted by Parliament.
The Center provides expertise for shadow reports on Albania’s implementation of CEDAW, the Istanbul Convention and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
It contributed as an expert to the World Bank’s “Women, Business and the Law 2024” report and received a Certificate of Appreciation.
Since June 2024, the Center has been part of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Good Governance, Anti-Corruption and the Rule of Law, where it contributes as a high-level expert.
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- AWID
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- Anna Lindh Foundation / Albanian Network
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- Iris Network
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- CIVICUS
A global alliance of civil society organizations and activists.
- PRISMA Network
A national network promoting the participation of women and girls in participatory budgeting in Albania’s municipalities.
Transparency
Legal information
- Full name
- Center for Gender Justice in Albania (CGJA)
- Name in Albanian
- Qendra për Drejtësi Gjinore në Shqipëri (QDGJSH)
- Registration
- Decision No. 1738 of 28 June 2022, Tirana Judicial District Court
- Tax number (NIPT)
- M22002451K
- Latest annual report
- Annual Report 2025