New courtroom opened in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica a sign of further progress in strengthening ’firmest pillar’ of government
A new courtroom in the Mitrovice/Mitrovica region is the latest step in continued improvements in access to justice for its residents. The new courtroom at the Basic Court of Mitrovicë/Mitrovica courthouse in South Mitrovica…
Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Christopher Coleman, Zubin Potok Mayor Srđan Vulović and North Mitrovica Principal Executive Officer Adrijana Hodžić
Fight against domestic violence is “finally institutional” with opening of shelter in Kosovo’s north
Survivors of gender-based violence in northern Kosovo can finally find safe refuge close to home. After two years of efforts, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Christopher Coleman joined Zubin Potok Mayor…
Stronger together: Kosovo civil society organisations jointly publish their first annual human rights report with support from UNMIK and OHCHR
As part of an initiative supported by UNMIK’s Human Rights Section and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) titled “Engaging with civil society on human rights monitoring and reporting”, more than…
Physical and financial health during COVID-19: Women’s economic empowerment project provides 24,000 much-needed face masks
The ongoing threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused shortages in personal protective equipment the world over, while economic hardship looms – but an UNMIK-supported project is addressing both issues at the same…
Phase two completed: UNMIK delivers PPE and tablets across Kosovo to combat COVID-19
UNMIK has completed its second phase of a Kosovo-wide donation campaign, delivering personal protective equipment packages to 33 municipalities totaling: 1381 boxes of gloves (50 pairs in each box) and 2000 boxes of masks (50…
‘Necessary protection’ delivered to Kosovo's courts and correctional facilities
As part of our ongoing COVID-19 response activities, UNMIK's Justice Section has delivered hygiene and personal protective equipment to correctional facilities and courts across Kosovo. Secretariat of Judiciary Council of…
Journalists and audience must jointly fight for a better media says multiethnic media campaign
Misinformation damages quality of life. This was just one key joint message of a media literacy campaign spearheaded by Kosovo-Albanian and Kosovo-Serbian journalists who came together to amplify the messages. Over the past…
Cycle of support: mask donations delivered by youth volunteers on bikes
Young cyclists delivered more than 600 reusable masks to 200 Albanian, Serbian, Roma and Ashkali families in Lipjan/Lipljan with UNMIK support. The activity was organized by the United Youth Task Force a multi-ethnic network…
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STATEMENT BY THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES, 2020
The crime of enforced disappearance is rife across the world. We see new cases almost daily, including the disappearance of defenders of the environment, who are often indigenous peoples. Meanwhile, the excruciating pain of…
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SRSG Tanin Reaffirms UNMIK’s Support to the Process of Enlightening the Fate of Missing Persons in Kosovo
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, reaffirms UNMIK’s commitment to continue supporting…
UNMIK YOUTH ADVISOR AND KOSOVO YOUNG PEACEBUILDERS BRIEF SECURITY COUNCIL
UNMIK was one of the three UN missions presenting their best practices at the United Nations Security Council Arria formula* meeting on "Implementation of the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda by UN Peace Operations" held on…
SRSG Tanin welcomes Assembly’s vote on Istanbul Convention
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin welcomed Kosovo Assembly’s vote to incorporate the provisions of the Istanbul Convention, also known as the Council of Europe Convention on…