Anxhela Kokoshi is a dedicated advocate for youth empowerment, human rights, and strategic communications across the Western Balkans and Europe. With a strong legal background and extensive civil society experience, she focuses on amplifying youth voices in public policy and dialogue.

Currently serving as Communication and Visibility Assistant at the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Anxhela leads communication efforts that boost the impact of regional youth programs through tailored strategies, stakeholder engagement, and digital outreach. She has also shaped youth-led initiatives that promote civic participation and regional collaboration.

A passionate advocate for the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, Anxhela has actively contributed to regional and international efforts promoting meaningful youth participation in peacebuilding and policymaking. As an expert within the Youth Voice Network of Organizations, she contributed to cross-sectoral strategies that elevate youth agency in peace and security dialogues. Her work in this space includes co-developing a Manifesto for International Solidarity at the UNOY cross-regional conference, collaborating with youth peacebuilders from Europe and the MENA region, and advocating for digital safety, strategic youth coalitions, and cross-border advocacy.

In addition to her role at New Vision Organisation, where she led European projects and served as the organization’s public voice, Anxhela has collaborated with several other national and international organizations, contributing to projects focused on youth participation, inclusion, and human rights.

Her broader portfolio includes leadership roles in Erasmus+ initiatives, refugee inclusion efforts with AIESEC Bologna, international conferences, and UN-supported human rights trainings.

Anxhela holds a Law degree from Luarasi University and a Master’s degree in Criminal Law from the University of Tirana. She brings clarity, creativity, and a strong commitment to youth-led change across all her work.