Valdete Idrizi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Valdete Idrizi
Valdete Idrizi (left) with Secretary Condoleezza Rice, 2008
Born	(1973-06-27) 27 June 1973 (age 52) Kosovska Mitrovica, SFR Yugoslavia
Occupation	Engineer
Years active	2000s–present
Known for	Women's rights activism
Political party	Democratic Party of Kosovo
Awards	2008 International Women of Courage Award 2009 Soroptimist International Peace Award

Valdete Idrizi, born on June 27, 1973, is a dedicated peacebuilder from Kosovo. She is known for her important work in helping people from different backgrounds live together peacefully. As of 2017, she serves as the executive director of the CiviKos Platform. This organization helps different groups in society work with the government for a better future.

Who is Valdete Idrizi?

Valdete Idrizi is an inspiring woman who has spent many years working for peace. She was born in Kosovska Mitrovica, which is now part of Kosovo. Valdete herself faced challenges when her home was taken during a conflict in 1999. Despite this, she chose to work towards healing and understanding.

Working for Peace in Kosovo

Valdete Idrizi founded an organization called Community-Building Mitrovica. For six years, this group was the only one in Mitrovica focused on bringing people together. They worked to rebuild trust between ethnic Albanians and Serbs. This was very important after the conflicts that had divided communities.

Helping Communities Rebuild

Community-Building Mitrovica helped many people return to their homes. This included Serbs who had left their homes in Kosovo. Valdete's work was challenging, and she faced difficulties from some groups who did not want peace. However, she continued her efforts to unite people.

Awards and Recognition

Valdete Idrizi's dedication to peace has been recognized internationally. In 2008, she received the International Women of Courage Award. This award honors women who show exceptional bravery and leadership. In 2009, she also received the Soroptimist International Peace Award. These awards highlight her significant contributions to peacebuilding.

Leading the CiviKos Platform

In December 2011, Valdete Idrizi became the Executive Director of the CiviKos Platform. CiviKos is a group of organizations in Kosovo that work together. Their main goal is to create a good environment for civil society groups to cooperate with the government. This helps make sure that people's voices are heard and that communities can thrive.