International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances: SRSG Ziadeh emphasises UNMIK's continued support for the families of missing persons and their right to the truth
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, reaffirms that the UN’s deepest thoughts are with the families of persons still missing. She underlines that their right…
THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CALLS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING THE RAPE OF A MINOR GIRL IN PRISTINA
The Security and Gender Group (SGG) expresses its indignation and strongly condemns the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Pristina in August 2022. The group calls upon relevant institutions to take effective measures to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the case and ensure effective…
More than Words: How a mobile app is bringing Kosovo together through language-learning
On a train journey not very long ago, Ivana Stevanović, a Kosovo-Serb librarian, was sharing a compartment with an Albanian-speaking Kosovo-Ashkali passenger. Ordinarily, communication between the two would have been impossible. However, since Stevanović had been learning Albanian through VocUp - an…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, encourages regional cooperation
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama on 7 September. SRSG Ziadeh commended and encouraged Albania's constructive participation in regional dialogue to maintain good neighbourly relations and stability in…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Albanian Foreign Minister Olta Xhaçka
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Olta Xhaçka, in Tirana on 8 September. They exchanged views on regional cooperation and importance of the EU facilitated dialogue.
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Ms. Arnhild Spence
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh was very pleased to meet with the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo Ms. Arnhild Spence, at UNMIK HQ in Pristina. SRSG Ziadeh and Ms. Spence discussed the work of the United Nations in Kosovo…
SRSG ZIADEH VISITS BRANCH COURT SHTËRPCË/ŠTRPCE; REITERATES UNMIK’S SUPPORT FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW
On 12 September, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Basic Court of Ferizaj/Uroševac – Branch Court Shtërpcë/Štrpce. She was welcomed by the Chair of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), Mr. Albert Zogaj, the Executive Director of the KJC…
SRSG Ziadeh holds regular consultations in Belgrade, meets with Prime Minister of Serbia and representatives of the international community ahead of the Security Council Session on Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with the Prime Minister of Serbia Ana Brnabić, as part of her diplomatic consultations ahead of the United Nations Security Council meeting on Kosovo. SRSG Ziadeh and Prime Minister Brnabić discussed issues of…
Youth heroes: UNMIK and YMCA support teenagers tackling issues of the day through multi-ethnic TV series
“I really want to do something about hate speech, because I really hate it,” says 12-year-old Toni to a group of his friends. Along with artist Mirjeta Qehaja from the K-Roma community, the group of friends goes about town painting over hateful graffiti, wiping out hate both literally and…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Dragash/Dragaš municipality, meets with Mayor Xheladini and visits UN-funded preschool facilities
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited the municipality of Dragash/Dragaš on 19 September, where she met with the Mayor, Mr. Bexhet Xheladini. They discussed inter-community confidence building and dialogue initiatives in the…
“Howdy neighbor” series brings positive examples of living together, highlights common problems
“Honest to God, no one is helping us. If you work – you will get by, if you do not work, you won’t”, said a resident of Roma Mahala. “They appreciate us Roma only on Roma Day or when there are elections – for two or three days. After these two or three days, we don’t matter anymore,” he added in a…
Stories of hope and trust: On International Day of Peace UNMIK celebrates Kosovo’s local champions of change, defying divisiveness to build togetherness
Për shqip kliko këtu: Za srpski kliknite ovde: 21 September 2022 - On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh commends trust-building champions across Kosovo communities who stand tall and together to…