Stand up for someone’s rights today: Video Message of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Human Rights Day: Stand up for someone’s rights today On 10 December, the UN Human Rights Office celebrates Human Rights Day 2016 by launching the global campaign “ Stand up for someone’s rights today.” As Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, says: “This is not yet another…
SRSG welcomes Israeli and Belgian Ambassadors to UNMIK
On 21 December 2016, SRSG Zahir Tanin welcomed the Ambassador of Israel in Belgrade, Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm, to UNMIK. The SRSG and Ambassador Fisher-Kamm discussed a variety of issues including the EU dialogue, rule of law, and economic situation in Kosovo. SRSG Tanin met with Ambassador Mr François…
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SRSG Tanin conveys his best wishes during the holiday season
UNMIK/PR/1825 PRISTINA – I would like to share my best wishes with the people of Kosovo during this holiday season. The end of the year is a unique time during which we can reflect on our blessings with those close to us, express solidarity with those who have experienced injustice and hardship, and…
“Stories from the Other Side”: UNMIK Launches Platform for Cooperation with Young People in Kosovo
Law, political studies and local governance students identified corruption, nepotism, unemployment, educational curriculum, isolation of youth, and unresolved grievances of the past as the key challenges affecting young people in Kosovo. 17 January 2016, Pristina - UNMIK recently launched its Open…
SRSG Tanin met with former President of Kosovo, Ms Atifete Jahjaga
On 11 January 2017, SRSG Zahir Tanin welcomed the former President of Kosovo, Ms Atifete Jahjaga, to UNMIK Headquarters. The SRSG and former President exchanged views on a variety of issues, including societal reconciliation, conflict-related sexual violence, and the needs of women and youth in…
SRSG Tanin meets Kosovo Foreign Minister, Enver Hoxhaj
PRISTINA - Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Zahir Tanin today met with Kosovo Foreign Minister, Enver Hoxhaj. FM Hoxhaj outlined the government’s view of the events of the weekend, and stressed to the SRSG that Kosovo is committed to reducing tensions, averting escalation or…
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL VISITS Lipjan/Lipljan MUNICIPALITY
SRSG Zahir Tanin shakes hands with Lipjan/Lipljan Municipality mayor Mr. Imri Ahmeti after signing an agreement to transfer ownership of an UNMIK 4x4 vehicle. The need for employment generation and the continued need for reconciliation between Kosovo’s ethnic communities were two of the matters…
DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL VISITS GLLOGOVC/GLOGOVAC MUNICIPALITY
DSRSG Christopher Coleman and a delegation from UNMIK with the Gllogovc/Glogovac mayor Ramiz Lladrovci and a representative in the municipality building . The importance of combatting corruption and organized crime were some of the issues discussed by UNMIK’s Deputy Special Representative of the…
NEW HEAD OF UNICEF OFFICE IN KOSOVO VISITS UNMIK
The new head of the UNICEF Office in Kosovo, Mr. Brandao Co, accompanied by his deputy, Mr. James Mugaju, met with UNMIK’s Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zahir Tanin, and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Christopher Coleman on Friday, February 3. Mr…
SRSG Tanin Meets NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg
On 3 February, 2017, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kosovo and met with SRSG Tanin and heads of other international organisations in Kosovo. During this meeting, SG Stoltenberg underlined the importance of mutual cooperation among the international organisations in order to enhance…
COUNCIL OF EUROPE’S COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS MEETS SRSG TANIN
SRSG Zahir Tanin met Nils Muižnieks, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, at UNMIK on 6 February, 2017. On his first visit to Kosovo, Commissioner Muižnieks and SRSG Tanin discussed a variety of issues including societal reconciliation, dealing with the past, missing persons, and…
SRSG TANIN MEETS SERBIAN PRESIDENT TOMISLAV NIKOLIC
BELGRADE – On 9 February 2017, SRSG Zahir Tanin met the President of the Republic of Serbia, Tomislav Nikolic, during his quarterly visit to Belgrade and in advance of his presentation to the UN Security Council on UNMIK and Kosovo. During the discussions, SRSG Tanin underscored that UNMIK continues…