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In a sports ground surrounded by the Pejë/Peć mountains, a group of young people are hard at play. But there is much more to their enthusiastic game than first sight. While chasing their peers across the court, they are learning about human rights. Play International, with both financial and…

New York - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that with the end of the Kosovo election cycle, “the time for action now moves ahead of the time for excuses”. In his regular update on Kosovo…

SRSG Zahir Tanin welcomed Mr Nils Melzer, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to UNMIK. Mr Melzer and SRSG Tanin discussed issues related to the Special Rapporteur’s mandate, human rights more generally, as well as recent political…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, hosted today the new Commander of KFOR, MG Salvatore Cuoci, for a meeting at UNMIK Headquarters. In welcoming BG Cuoci to Kosovo, SRSG Tanin emphasized the importance of continued close cooperation between UNMIK and…

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and mark the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, UNMIK staff wear orange and UNMIK building is illuminated in orange. Orange is the official colour of the UN Secretary General UNiTE…

Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met with the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Dr. Ekaterina Trendafilova. President Trendafilova briefed SRSG Tanin on the preparatory work of the Specialist Chambers, as well as on her visit to…

Given recent statements and media reports regarding UNMIK’s role in relation to INTERPOL’s recent decision and functions, UNMIK wishes to provide this explanatory note: In line with UNMIK’s role under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), in 2002 UNMIK entered into a Memorandum of…

Following the end of the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Security and Gender Group (SGG) repeats the call for the elimination of violence against women and girls, and for the guarantee of all rights, for all women everywhere. From 25 November, the…

Harrowing stories of more than 30 women from Kosovo came to life on stage in a beautifully-choreographed dance show that interpreted stories of sexual violence and access to property rights. “One Day”, which was performed on four different stages across Kosovo, was the result of six months of…

Eight inspiring women and men from across Kosovo gathered in a cafe in Pristina on the evening of 7 December, to discuss gender norms and stereotypes that contribute to inequalities and provide a pretext for gender-based violence. Around the tables in the cozy cafe, the enthusiastic and…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, was shocked by the murder of Oliver Ivanović – leader of the civic initiative Freedom, Democracy, Justice – near his office in North Mitrovica this morning, and strongly condemns the act. He trusts the investigative…

On 18 January 2018, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr Zahir Tanin, met with the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr Ramush Haradinaj. Prime Minister Haradinaj and SRSG Tanin exchanged views on a variety of issues including the 16 January assassination of Oliver…