Innovative – and permanent – solutions for addressing domestic violence tabled during UNMIK roundtable
Providing mental health support for domestic violence abusers, tackling stigma faced by male domestic violence survivors and stopping the return of domestic violence survivors to their abusers' houses - these were some of the points of discussion during a round table of Kosovo's gender-based…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomed today the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan during her visit to Pristina and Belgrade. They discussed issues related to the…
Albania’s College of Security and Defence field visit to UNMIK
A group of experienced military and civilians from across Europe paid a visit to UNMIK to learn about the mission’s mandate and the work of the Military Liaison Office on 5 April. The visit was organized by Albania’s College of Security and Defence. Those attending the Advanced Course for Security…
SRSG Ziadeh holds regular consultations in Belgrade ahead of Security Council, meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
The need to turn commitments into practical actions to benefit all communities was stressed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh, during a series of meetings in Belgrade. SRSG Ziadeh met with political leaders and diplomatic missions during her…
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SRSG Ziadeh statement on shooting incident in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh condemns the shooting in northern Kosovo on Monday night, during which a Kosovo Serb was wounded, and takes note of the arrest of police officers suspected of involvement in this incident. She wishes the victim a…
SRSG Ziadeh statement on attack on journalist and call for protection of human rights
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh condemns the reported physical assault of a journalist by unknown attackers last night. Any attack on journalistic freedom is unacceptable. SRSG Ziadeh looks forward to a full and fair investigation to bring…
Don’t fool me! Teenagers identify online information and hate speech risks
The growing threat of social media and the internet in fuelling misinformation and hate speech was identified by a group of Kosovo teenagers during a discussion with experts. International Fact-Checking Day is marked every 2 April, the day after April Fool’s Day. The Balkan Investigative Reporting…
SRSG Ziadeh to UN Security Council: Commitments in recent agreements need to be matched by courageous leadership and action
Leaders in Belgrade and Pristina must take responsible steps to rebuild confidence in the normalisation of relations, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Caroline Ziadeh said in her latest address to the Security Council. Speaking in relation to significant agreements reached by the…
Community-led, multi-ethnic dialogue centre launches in the heart of Pristina; USG Lacroix, SRSG Ziadeh and Mayor Rama call for intensified community trustbuilding efforts
A new centre for people from all of Kosovo’s communities – led by people from all communities – was launched today at an UNMIK event marking trustbuilding efforts in Kosovo. The Barabar Centre is a multi-ethnic dialogue space for civil society and communities to come together and host events and…
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SRSG Ziadeh strongly condemns attacks on KFOR and injuries to troops and civilians; urges immediate de-escalation
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is alarmed by the violence in northern Kosovo, and preceding actions over the past few days that led to it. She strongly condemns the actions that resulted in serious injuries of KFOR personnel, as well as…
SRSG Ziadeh meets LDK Chairman Lumir Abdixhiku
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with President of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) Lumir Abdixhiku at the LDK Office in Pristina today. They discussed the latest political developments in Kosovo, including the crucial need to de-…
Shtërpcë/Štrpce courthouse is enhanced – along with access to justice
Shtërpcë/Štrpce residents now have a renovated court, as part of broader moves to improve access to justice. The Shtërpcë/Štrpce Branch Court was inaugurated last week, after receiving lifts to both the interior and exterior of the building, including new paintwork, insulation and connection to the…