SRSG Ziadeh meets LDK Chairman Lumir Abdixhiku
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with President of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) Lumir Abdixhiku at the LDK Office in Pristina today. They discussed the…
Peace begins by building bridges: UNFICYP hosts networking fair inside the buffer zone
In the evening of 23 June, Ledra Palace Hotel became buzzing with conversations, music, and more than 300 Cypriots from across the divide, some often meeting for the first time to discuss business and entrepreneurship. The…
Bor women and youths benefit from UNMISS-funded vocational skills training
Well deserved certificates awaited women and youth in Bor after completing a UNMISS-funded courses teaching different marketable skills . Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – For South Sudanese women and youth…
Human Rights studies in focus during meeting with University of Pristina rector
The possible areas of cooperation in expanding human rights studies in Kosovo were discussed during a constructive meeting between Head of UNMIK SRSG Ziadeh and University of Pristina Rector Professor Qerim Qerimi. The pair…
Security Council ends MINUSMA mandate, adopts withdrawal resolution
Bamako, June 30, 2023 - The United Nations Security Council met this afternoon in the context of the expiry of resolution 2640 (2022) mandating MINUSMA. Taking into consideration the letter from the Transitional Government of…
UNMISS culture festival in Gurei: A feast of diversity for hearts, minds and senses in unity
Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS JUBA – Against a backdrop…
Journalists, civil society activists in Bor learn more about electoral roles, media laws and safety
At an UNMISS workshop in Bor, journalists, human rights defenders and others recently discussed their roles in the public electoral debate. Photos: David Awuou Majak/UNMISS JONGLEI – As the world’s youngest nation prepares…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS BISHOP TEODOSIJE AT GRAČANICA MONASTERY AFTER RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with Bishop Teodosije of the Eparchy of Raška-Prizren at the Gračanica Monastery today, following on from recent significant religious…
A call to support Kosovo women pushing the boundaries of business
For Kosovo-Egyptian woman Albana Raishtaj, it’s been a long journey – from being forced to drop out of school at the age of 14 to giving inspirational talks on her role as a self-made businesswoman. “I was denied education…
Luacjang and Pakam communities sign cessation of hostilities agreement in Tonj
UNMISS, together with UNDP and other partners, recently facilitated a peace conference to a long-standing and often cattle-related between the Luacjang and Pakam communities. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS WARRAP/LAKES…
SRSG ZIADEH MAKES DONATION DURING VISIT TO MAMUSHË/MAMUŠA/MAMUSA MUNICIPALITY
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh was pleased to visit the Mamushë/Mamuša/Mamusa Municipality and meet with Mayor Abdülhadi Krasniç today. After a warm welcome, SRSG Ziadeh…
MINUSMA presents its withdrawal plan to the Malian Foreign Minister
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the Malian authorities have begun consultations to jointly determine the Mission's drawdown plan. Planning was discussed yesterday…