SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE VISITS UNMIK
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…
SPGS Tanin poželeo dobrodošlicu novom komandantu KFOR-a, general majoru Salvatoreu Koućiju
SRSG Tanin Welcomes New KFOR Commander, MG Salvatore Cuoci
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…
UNMIK Goes Orange to Mark the Launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
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…
SRSG Tanin Meets with President of Specialist Chambers
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…
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UNMIK Press Statement, 4 December 2017
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…
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Security and Gender Group condemns violence against women in Kosovo
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…
One Day in the Life of a Kosovo Woman
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…
LIVING LIBRARY: STORIES FROM CHANGEMAKERS; SPOTLIGHT ON GENDER EQUALITY
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…
SRSG Tanin Strongly Condemns Murder of Oliver Ivanović
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…
SRSG Tanin Meets Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj
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…
SRSG TANIN MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER OF ALBANIA IN ADVANCE OF UN SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON KOSOVO
On 30 January 2018, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr Zahir Tanin, met with Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Ditmir Bushati, in Tirana. The visit was part of SRSG…
SRSG Tanin meets Serbian Prime Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, on 2 February 2018. The meeting took place in advance of the Security Council…