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Language, as a cornerstone of our identities, transcends its mere communication-oriented utility; it is the embodiment of dignity, liberty, equality, and heritage, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh says. Speaking at an UNMIK and IOM Kosovo supported…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh reiterates that unilateral actions that could increase tensions, jeopardize stability and undermine trust among communities should be avoided. Outstanding issues, including plans to reopen the Ibar/Ibri Bridge in…

With the dawn of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, the call to shape it – and our collective future – was issued to a room full of young leaders from across the Western Balkans, at the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo. Much has changed on the technological landscape since the last…

The art exhibition and auction was unusual for one major reason – the artists were not only not present, but also anonymous. The artworks of 11 women went on display, and up for sale, on the gallery wall of Kosovo’s main library yesterday, as part of the final event of an “Art from Prison” project…

Harnessing the power of regional economic cooperation as a pathway to sustainable peace and development was the idea behind an UNMIK-supported forum that gathered entrepreneurs and business development professionals in the Rugova Mountains. The SPARKS Forum was held from June 23-25 in Kosovo’s Pejë/…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh regrets that the adopted law on the Independent Media Commission does not fully incorporate or address the concerns and recommendations raised by international partners, members of the media and civil society. It…

Travelling the length and breadth of Kosovo, 15 young people from five different communities explored Kosovo’s cultural and natural diversity together on a journey to its four geographical corners. “I can’t believe we have all of this on our doorstep, and yet most of us never discover the richness…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, voices concern about recent developments in northern Kosovo, which continue to adversely affect the daily lives and socio-economic rights of the affected communities, including the latest closure of nine…

On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, stands together with the families of the missing persons who remain unaccounted for from the conflict. “The families’ right to know the…

Following the Kosovo police operations into Serbia funded institutions in North Mitrovica, Zubin Potok, Zvečan/Zveçan and Leposavić/Leposaviq, SRSG Ziadeh met today with Serbian List leadership. The SRSG expresses her deep concern about these unilateral actions and reiterates her calls for…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met today with the Kosovo Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj, to discuss the current human rights situation in Kosovo, including in the North. SRSG Ziadeh emphasized the vital role of the Office of the…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with civil society, political actors and community leaders in the Mitrovica region today, expressing support for all communities in Kosovo. During her meetings, SRSG Ziadeh discussed recent political…