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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Science in Motion: Inspiring Girls in Remote Areas of Kosovo
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…
SRSG Ziadeh Meets President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers
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…