What is the name of the organization founded by Dr. Feride Rushiti?
Q: What is the name of the organization founded by Dr. Feride Rushiti?
A: The organization founded by Dr. Feride Rushiti is called the Kosova Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRCT).
Q: When was KRCT established?
A: KRCT was established in 1999, soon after the war in Kosovo ended.
Q: What type of assistance did Ms. Rushiti provide to post-war returnees?
A: Ms. Rushiti provided medical and psycho-social assistance to post-war returnees.
Q: What has been one of KRCT's primary focuses over its 20 years of work?
A: One of KRCT's primary focuses over its 20 years of work has been survivors of wartime sexual violence in Kosovo.
Q: How did Ms. Rushiti help survivors of wartime sexual violence get recognized as a legal status?
A: Through her advocacy, Ms. Rushti helped survivors of wartime sexual violence get recognized as a civilian victim of war as a legal status in 2017 through government funding for personal retirement for these individuals.
Q: In what other areas has Ms. Rushti been active since 2007?
A: Since 2007, Ms. Rushti has been very active in lobbying, promoting and protecting human rights for persons deprived of their liberty, working to improve overall treatment situations and legal frameworks for those affected by this issue..
Q: What award did she receive from the US Department State in 2018?
A: In 2018, she received the Award International for Courageous Women from the US Department State
