UNMIK donates four vehicles to religious communities and municipalities in Kosovo
As part of UNMIK’s continued efforts to support municipalities and local communities, the Mission donated four vehicles and office equipment to the Kosovo Islamic Association, the Kosovo Serbian Orthodox Eparchy, and the Hani…
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SRSG Zahir Tanin Calls for Ensuring a Safe and Enabling Environment for Journalists in Kosovo
Following recent incidents impacting the safety of journalists and media freedom, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recalls the importance of ensuring a safe and conducive…
On International Women’s Day, SRSG Tanin reaffirms the need to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and recognise their contributions
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recognises the invaluable contributions of women in building better, more just and inclusive…
Women-Led NGOs fuel the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform
Three organisations are collaborating to power the UNMIK-supported "Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform", physically distanced by pandemic public health measures, but united by the cause of peacebuilding in Kosovo. They share one…
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THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF SEBAHATE SOPI AND CALLS FOR CONCRETE ACTIONS TO PROTECT WOMEN
The Security and Gender Group (SGG) strongly condemns the shooting of Sebahate Sopi, on Sunday, 14 March in Pristina, expresses indignation at the number of women’s lives lost in Kosovo at the hands of their partners or…
SRSG Tanin welcomes the new Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Michael Davenport
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, hosted today the new Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Michael Davenport, at UNMIK Headquarters. The SRSG was accompanied by the…
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Digital Trustbuilding Week (April 12-16) to launch the Kosovo Trustbuilding Network
UNMIK is hosting a Digital Trustbuilding Week from 12 to 16 April 2021 to support the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform, with events ranging from discussions with experts, a social media campaign with actionable pledges from…
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Digital Trustbuilding Week (April 12-16) to launch the Kosovo Trustbuilding Network
UNMIK is hosting a Digital Trustbuilding Week from 12 to 16 April 2021 to support the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform, with events ranging from discussions with experts, a social media campaign with actionable pledges from…
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SRSG Tanin Meets Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin met with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti on 12 April. The meeting took place ahead of the United Nations Security Council session on…
SRSG Tanin Telecon with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin spoke with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić on 13 April as part of his regular consultations in advance of the United Nations Security…
Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council
A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council address after Kosovo…
COVID-19 relief: UNMIK donates supplies for 200,000 masks to four women-led NGOs
As part of UNMIK’s COVID-19 relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development…