Feride Rushiti facts for kids
Feride Rushiti is a brave activist from Kosovo. She works to protect human rights, especially for people who have suffered during difficult times. She is the director of an organization called the "Kosovo Center for the Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors" (QKRMT). This center helps people heal and recover. Feride Rushiti is known as one of the first and most important human rights activists in Kosovo.
In 2018, she received a special award called the International Women of Courage Award. This award is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to women around the world who show great courage and leadership. Feride Rushiti received her award from the US First Lady, Melania Trump, on March 23, 2018.
Early Life and Education
Feride Rushiti studied medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Tirana, Albania. She finished her studies in 1997. After that, she became a specialist in gastroenterology, which is a field of medicine that focuses on the digestive system.
Helping People After the War
After the Kosovo War in 1998-1999, many people in Kosovo needed help. Feride Rushiti quickly gathered a team of 45 health professionals. These doctors and nurses worked together to help people who were returning home after the war. They also helped those who had experienced very difficult and painful events during the conflict. Her work focused on helping people recover from their trauma and rebuild their lives.
Fighting for Justice and Support
For more than ten years, Feride Rushiti and other women activists worked very hard. They spoke up for people who had suffered during the war. Their goal was to make sure these people received financial help, called compensation, as victims of the war.
Finally, because of their strong efforts, a law was passed. This law made sure that survivors of the war were officially recognized and could receive support. When there were concerns that the amount of money might be too low, Feride Rushiti spoke directly with Bedri Hamza, who was the minister for finance at the time. She made sure that the victims would receive fair compensation. People started signing up to receive this help in February 2018.
