Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.

I was thrown into the Parliament right away. From 1976 to 1978 I was concerned with the abortion issue, later on with that of divorce.

I thought there had to be something I could do because it seemed crazy that, in addition to the psychological tragedy each woman has to face, came also all the rest.

I support the recommendations made by the International Crisis Group. The primary responsibility is for Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate that their treatment of minorities is adequate.

I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect.

I am now concerned with women's issues in a different way: women from Afghanistan, from Cambodia.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community.

A woman must combine the role of mother, wife and politician.

Kosovo's destiny is clearly to join the European Union at some point.

I am positive that flexibility is a feminine characteristic.

The two great cultural and political currents of Italy have always only been concerned with the masses.

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging.

Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models.

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.