Condolence message to families of the bus shooting victims in Deçan/Dečane
Our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the shooting at a bus carrying school students near Gllogjan/Glođane village in Deçan/Dečane. We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured and call…
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On Human Rights Day, UNMIK calls for further efforts to promote equality for all in Kosovo
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, UNMIK reaffirms its continuous commitment to support Kosovo institutions and other stakeholders in their efforts to advance the realisation of human rights for all…
UNMIK and HANDIKOS mark Human Rights Day with artwork exhibition by people with disabilities
To mark International Human Rights Day, UNMIK implementing partner HANDIKOS, an NGO that provides services for and advocacy work on behalf of people with disabilities in Kosovo, is holding an exhibition of handicraft and art…
A story of expectations, resilience, and hope: UNMIK film “Romni” raises awareness about child marriage
In theatres and community centres throughout Kosovo, UNMIK brought a global campaign against Gender-based violence to a local level, sparking discussion and raising awareness about early marriage. As part of the 16 Days of…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Kosovo government’s declaration on 31 December 2021 of “persona non grata” of an UNMIK staff member
New York - We have been made aware of the Kosovo authorities’ declaration as “persona non grata” of a staff member of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK. No official communication has been received by the Mission…
Arrival of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh
PRISTINA - We are pleased to announce the arrival of Caroline Ziadeh of Lebanon as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo…
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THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF A WOMAN IN SKENDERAJ/SRBICA MUNICIPALITY BY HER HUSBAND, AND CALLS FOR CONCRETE ACTIONS TO PROTECT WOMEN
The multi-stakeholder Security and Gender Group (SGG) strongly condemns the killing of L.Q at the hands of her husband in Laushe, municipality of Skenderaj/Srbica, on January 5th, 2022. The Security and Gender Group (SGG)…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Chargé D'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan, Mr. Keisuke Yamanaka
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan to Kosovo, Mr. Keisuke Yamanaka on 10 February 2022 at UNMIK Headquarters…
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SRSG Caroline Ziadeh meets Mayor of Pristina Përparim Rama
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Mayor of Pristina Municipality, Mr. Përparim Rama, and senior municipal staff on 21 February. During the meeting, the…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the leaders of the Islamic and Serbian Orthodox religious communities in Kosovo, Grand Mufti Tërnava and Bishop Teodosije
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the President of the Islamic Community of Kosovo, the Grand Mufti, Naim Tërnava, at the Kosovo Islamic Community…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Head of the ICRC Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Agim Gashi
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Agim Gashi, at UNMIK Headquarters…
SRSG Ziadeh meets the Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kolly
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Kolly, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Ambassador Kolly discussed political…