Zana Sokoli
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The Hidden Cost of Freedom: How Kosovo’s Urban Chaos is Eroding Our Health
Kosovo is free and independent, but the price of this freedom, unfortunately, is our health. As a society, we are paying a steep toll for the rapid, unregulated urbanization that has transformed our cities and towns. The consequences are not just visible in the concrete jungles we’ve built but are deeply etched into our physical and mental well-being.
By Zana Sokoli10 months ago in Humans
Inheritance Dilemma: How Tradition, Ignorance, and Patriarchy Keep Dividing Families
In Kosovo, the issue of inheritance is more than just a legal matter—it’s a cultural battleground. Despite laws that regulate it, inheritance remains a deeply contentious topic, tearing families apart, silencing women, and flooding courts with cases that drag on for years. Why does this problem persist in a society that’s rapidly modernizing? Is it purely cultural, or are there deeper layers of misunderstanding about genetics, equality, and tradition at play?
By Zana Sokoli10 months ago in Families
Living with Endometriosis: The Battle I Didn’t Choose but Learned to Fight
The Silent Struggle of Endometriosis I can’t recall exactly how old I was when I got my first period, but I vividly remember the shame and silence that came with it. I kept it to myself, and when I didn’t get a second period for six months, I still didn’t tell anyone. The pain started when I was just a child in primary school. One day, the bleeding and cramps became so intense that I had to leave class. I pleaded with the school guard to let me go home, but he dismissed me, telling me to wait until the lesson was over. Standing there, humiliated and in agony, I felt invisible. That was the moment I realized my pain didn’t matter to others—and it wouldn’t be the last time I felt that way.
By Zana Sokoli10 months ago in Confessions
"From Heroines to Equals: The Unfinished Journey of Women in Kosovo"
In honor of International Women’s Day, I want to share some reflections on the evolving role of women in Kosovo—a journey marked by sacrifice, resilience, and the slow but steady push for equality.
By Zana Sokoli10 months ago in History
