The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) hosted a key event at its headquarters dedicated to women and girls working as referees. The event formed part of the awareness campaign “We Referee Equally.”

The initiative aims to place gender equality at the heart of decision-making in sports by strengthening the role and voice of women in refereeing. Referees from various levels gathered to share experiences, reflect on challenges, and offer concrete ideas to improve gender representation in the field.

Discussions focused on the obstacles girls face in this profession, the ongoing prejudices they encounter, and the need to open more paths toward a fairer, more inclusive sport.

AWEN organized the event under the project “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress Toward Gender Equality in Albania,” implemented by UN Women Albania with funding from the British Embassy in Tirana.

FSHF supports and encourages every effort to empower women in sport, believing that gender equality is not just a social standard, but a key requirement for the growth and integrity of football.

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