Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Donika Gërvalla participated last night in the “TEUTAT” gala evening, held in Zurich, Switzerland, organized by Swissalbs Women and Ms. Arbela Statovci.

In this evening, which became a platform not only to celebrate achievements of women, but also to strengthen the vision for a fairer and more inclusive society, Minister Gërvalla reiterated that the empowerment of women is the empowerment of society itself.

“The last night’s evening brought inspiring stories with women sharing stories, showing how much can be done when there is solidarity and equal opportunities. Women bring perspectives, sensitivity and solutions that enrich society. Their empowerment does not mean imitating the men’s roles, but recognizing and appreciating their unique, irreplaceable contribution”, she said.

The minister’s appreciation for the contributions of these women included Emina Cunmulaj, for charity and solidarity; Dr. Vera Ora, a specialist in psychiatry, for contributing to mental health – a dimension often neglected in our society; and Ms. Kadire Tahiraj, for her work at the Center for the Promotion of Women’s Rights, establishing the protecting women’s rights is a concrete commitment to security, dignity and more opportunities.

During this evening, in which Trojet musical ensemble gave a performance, Minister Gërvalla took the opportunity to congratulate all successive, iron, unbreakable women on the International Day of Woman, and added 8 March is one of 365 days of the year in which ladies glow. She said it was the real strength of equality and the most valued wealth of society aspiring justice and progress.