‘Instead of teaching my kids, they were teaching me’: learning to read and write later in life
Keeping an eye on your children’s social media activities is hard at the best of times – especially so if you cannot read what is being said. This was just one of reasons for Musafete Jashari, a 44-year-old Kosovo Ashkali and mother-of-three, to take advantage of free literacy classes being provided…
SRSG Ziadeh sees community work in action during visit to Obiliq/Obilić
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh paid a visit to Obiliq/Obilić municipality. In the village of Plemetina/Plemetin, she observed the progress of an UNMIK-supported project with the NGO “AgroMedicine”, which promotes sustainability…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Mitrovica region for a series of meetings
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Mitrovica region as part of continued outreach visits across Kosovo. In North Mitrovica, SRSG Ziadeh met with Serbian List representatives and discussed developments that are impacting the…
SRSG Farewells UNICEF Head of Office to Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh hosted the UNICEF Head of Office for Kosovo Ms. Nona Zicherman today, to bid her farewell. Expressing gratitude for her invaluable contributions, SRSG Ziadeh commended Ms. Zicherman's impactful leadership and…
Service of UNMIK military officers recognised during award ceremony
UNMIK military officers were given medals and certificates during an award ceremony yesterday, held in recognition of their service. The three men and one women, who have been working with the mission for more than six months, were presented with the acknowledgements by Head of UNMIK and Special…
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SRSG Ziadeh holds regular consultations in Belgrade ahead of Security Council session, calls for clarity and constructive leadership
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with key interlocutors during her visit to Belgrade on April 11 and 12. She discussed a range of current issues, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s forthcoming Report ahead of the next scheduled…
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GOOD FAITH DIALOGUE, COMMUNICATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MARK THE PATH FORWARD, SRSG ZIADEH TELLS THE SECURITY COUNCIL
At the biannual UN Security Council session on Kosovo today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Caroline Ziadeh highlighted the importance of resolving long-standing issues between Belgrade and Pristina, and between Kosovo Serb communities and Pristina authorities, through…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with Mayor of Parteš/Partesh
Opportunities for young people, better social services, and environmental challenges were just some of the topics covered during a meeting between Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh and Parteš/Partesh Municipality Mayor Dragan Petković today. SRSG…
Take your life in your hands: Kosovo women leaders set powerful examples
“We often remember women when they are no longer here, but this exhibition does the opposite,” said Eliza Hoxha, the curator of the “Capturing Women Leadership” exhibition as it opened in the shadow of two recent femicides. “It sheds light and celebrates women who have done a lot for society by…
SRSG Ziadeh closely follows the denial of entry of Patriarch Porfirije to Kosovo, calls for resolving outstanding issues though EU-facilitated Dialogue
SRSG Ziadeh is closely following the denial of entry of Serbian Patriarch Porfirije to Kosovo to attend the session of the Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church. While maintaining freedom of movement is a requirement, in line with existing agreements, access to religious sites is an…
Combatting Hate Speech: Legal Professionals and Civil Society in Kosovo Gain Access to ‘HELP’ Platform - In Their Own Native Language
In a world struggling with the pervasive challenge of hate speech, legal professionals in Kosovo are poised to take a significant step forward, with the launch of a HELP platform. The platform, developed by the Council of Europe, aims to equip legal professionals, academics and civil society with…
Opening Remarks by the SRSG and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh at the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo: Youth, Peace, and Security in the AI era
Dear Excellences, Friends and Colleagues, Young Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, Ladies and Gentlemen: A warm and heartfelt welcome to the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo, titled: "Youth, Peace, and Security in the AI-era." Just four days ago, a commencement speech at D’Youville University…