Global Open Day: Lasting peace could be achieved through more women in politics
March 22, 2019 – Women in Kosovo could influence more sustainable and lasting peace – but only if they can access high level political processes, women in Kosovo said during a joint United Nations and European Union event…
SRSG Tanin inaugurates a courtroom in North Mitrovica, followed by presentation of the justice survey and a discussion
15 April, 2019 - The findings of a survey of 58 judges and prosecutors from the Mitrovica region, identifying achievements and challenges, were shared after the inauguration of a new courtroom in North Mitrovica. The…
Inter-municipal green management and green energy production encouraged at UNMIK-sponsored conference on climate change
19 April, 2019 – Establishing regional centers for green management and inter-municipal centers for management of natural disasters, as well as encouraging green energy production, were among the promising solutions…
Enabling young people to be actors for peace in focus at third UN Kosovo Youth Assembly
Creating more opportunities for young people and enabling them to be actors for peace and progress were key messages shared with a room full of Kosovo youth during the third annual United Nations Kosovo Youth Assembly. More…
Scales of justice weigh-in with opening of a new UNMIK-funded legal aid centre
Fighting for justice just got easier for Kosovo communities, with the opening of a new centre that will provide free legal services to those most in need – including women and minority groups. The new legal aid support centre…
UN Kosovo Youth Assembly: See young people as a resource – not just as poster hangers
Young people are more than just a resource base to help put up posters during election time – and should be taken seriously by Kosovo’s politicians. This message came from seasoned Kosovo member of parliament Ilir Deda, who…
ASG JENČA AND SRSG TANIN MET WITH KOSOVO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Mr. Miroslav Jenča, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, held separate meetings with…
Statement from UNMIK SRSG in relation to events in northern Kosovo and the detention of UN staff members
UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two UN staff members during the course of their duties by Kosovo Police. Both staff members were subsequently…
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STATEMENT FROM UNMIK SRSG IN RELATION TO EVENTS IN NORTHERN KOSOVO AND THE DETENTION OF UN STAFF MEMBERS
-- Update at 14:30 local time: One UNMIK staff member, a Russian national, has been released. -- May 28, 2019 - UNMIK is following with great concern the developments in northern Kosovo today, including the detention of two…
Women in Kosovo continue to face significant challenges, ASG Jenča hears during Kosovo visit
The Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Mr. Miroslav Jenča heard concerns and success stories from leaders of women civil society organizations across Kosovo communities during a two-day…
SRSG Tanin holds pre-Security Council meetings in Belgrade
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dačić, and ambassadors and…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK to the Security Council
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, As reflected in the details of the report before you, the situation in Kosovo, and between Belgrade and Pristina, is again at a fragile moment. Today’s meeting coincides…