STATEMENT BY CAROLINE ZIADEH, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND HEAD OF UNMIK SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNMIK
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished members of the Security Council, ladies and gentlemen, 1. It is my honor to update the Council on the latest developments in Kosovo since the issuance of the report of the Secretary-General, which covers the period from 16 March to 15 September this year…
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH ACHIEVABLE GOALS IS KEY TO DECISIVE POLITICAL OUTCOMES, SRSG ZIADEH TELLS THE SECURITY COUNCIL
The importance of open approaches and respect for hard-won agreements forged between Pristina and Belgrade within the EU-facilitated dialogue was underscored by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Caroline Ziadeh at the biannual UN Security Council session on Kosovo today…
Kosovo mural pays tribute to victims of gender-based violence
A woman gazes into the distance, clutching a bouquet of flowers. Around her are dozens of pairs of red shoes, each pair symbolizing one of Kosovo’s victims of femicide. Much can be read into this heartfelt tribute that was unveiled in Pristina in September as part of the global United Nations…
On Human Rights Day, SRSG Ziadeh calls all rights-holders to embrace human rights as the path to a better world - a more peaceful, equal and sustainable world
Today, we commemorate Human Rights Day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. On this occasion, UNMIK reaffirms its continuous commitment to advancing human rights and underlines the inextricable link between peace, security, and human…
UNMIK UNiTEs to End Violence against Women and Girls, promotes women leadership
“Let us unite to end violence against women and girls,” said SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, as she invited UNMIK staff on 25 November to join her for a solidarity walk marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and demonstrating the UN’s shared commitment to ending gender…
A Bakery of Education, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration: A Story of Promoting Transformation at the Mitrovica Detention Center
On 18 December, a bakery was inaugurated in Mitrovica Detention Center. This bakery is not just a place where bread is baked; it is a space where hope rises with each loaf. As part of the UNMIK-UNOPS-supported rehabilitation initiative, the bakery offers inmates meaningful opportunities to rebuild…
Statement by SRSG Ziadeh on the closure of institutions
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, expressed concern about the actions against Serbia-funded institutions across Kosovo yesterday, which resulted in the closure of several institutions, including post offices, provisional institutions’…
Call for Community Trust Building Project Proposals 2025 – 2026
UNITED NATIONS INTERIM ADMINISTRATION MISSION IN KOSOVO (UNMIK) Call for Community Trust Building Project Proposals 2025 – 2026 Deadline for submission: Friday 14 March 2025 Please go to this link for more information: COMMUNITY TRUST BUILDING PROJECTS 2025 - 2026 | UNMIK
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: A Mentorship Program Sets Young Women on the Path to Growth
A new initiative is taking shape, marking a small but meaningful step toward empowering the next generation of women leaders in Kosovo. The Mentorship Program for Future Leaders, launched by UNMIK in partnership with UN Women and the University of Pristina, pairs 25 young women from diverse…
Promoting the Right to Identity: A Path to Equal Access to Civil Registration in Kosovo
In a room in North Mitrovica filled with hope and concern in late February, UNMIK and the Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC) NGO hosted a discussion on civil registration in the four Serb-majority municipalities in northern Kosovo s, bringing together residents, officials, civil society…
SRSG ZIADEH CALLS FOR CONCRETE STEPS TO PRIORITIZE COMMITMENTS UNDER THE DIALOGUE, PRESENTS TRUST-BUILDING AS FUNDAMENTAL TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR ALL
Today, at the biannual UN Security Council session on Kosovo, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Caroline Ziadeh, updated the Council on the latest developments in Kosovo. The update included the recent peaceful conduct of the elections, noting an increase in women’s…
Modernizing Courts for Enabling Equal Access to Justice
UNMIK, UNDP, and the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) teams recently inaugurated a newly modernized court archive at the Basic Court of Gjakova/Đakovica, marking a step in Kosovo's judicial reform. The launch event gathered various officials and stakeholders actively involved in advancing rule of law…