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In Gračanica/Graçanicë, approximately two dozen curious young girls from various ethnic backgrounds, representing three local schools, gathered for a hands-on introduction to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A local NGO, Shqiponjat e Dardanës, set up a mobile…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, received the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, at UNMIK Headquarters today. Their discussions touched on the overall situation in Kosovo, with particular attention to the…

On this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers, UNMIK reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting peace in Kosovo and beyond, with a renewed focus on trust-building, gender equality, and inclusive leadership. This year’s theme, “The Future of Peacekeeping,” highlights the evolving role…

Dear Arnhild, Dear Krenare, Dear friends, guests and participants, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the 7th United Nations Youth Assembly, held in close connection with the 10th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. I thank each and every one of you for being…

ISTOG/ISTOK - More than 130 young leaders from across Kosovo and the Western Balkans gathered for the 7th UN Youth Assembly, a regional event championing youth-led solutions to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable development. Traditionally backed by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo…

The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way leadership was imagined across Kosovo. In cities and communities where lines had…

In this Expert Take, Caroline Ziadeh, Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) reflects on the challenges and quiet successes of peacebuilding since taking up the role in 2019. Drawing on her extensive career in post-conflict diplomacy—including her time as Lebanon…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed Mr. Ilia Uvarov, the newly appointed Head of the Russian Chancery Office in Pristina, at UNMIK HQ today. The courtesy meeting provided an opportunity for a general and constructive discussion on the latest…

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we stand in solidarity with the families of missing persons, honoring their courage and resilience. Over 1,590 cases remain unresolved in Kosovo, leaving a deep wound in society. UNMIK reaffirms its commitment to supporting efforts…

In the heart of Pristina, a transformative initiative is opening new doors for women across Kosovo, enabling them to turn their skills into sources of income. Supported by UNMIK and spearheaded by Sanija Murati, founder of NGO Lady – CC 4 Women, the “721 Villages” project features a handicraft shop…

UNMIK is concerned about the closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo, including the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund and the Republic Health Insurance Fund. Additionally, many in non-majority communities, including Kosovo Serbs, continue to face challenges in obtaining Kosovo…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s workshop to draft its Continuing Training Programme for 2026 last week. The…