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ELECTION MOMENTUM CAN ADVANCE RENEWAL OF DIALOGUE BETWEEN BELGRADE AND PRISTINA, SRSG TANIN TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL
Momentum from an election that heralded the most “significant change” in Kosovo’s politics in years could trigger renewed efforts for rule of law, job creation and the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, the Head of UNMIK says. The…
SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP URGES NEWLY ELECTED POLITICAL LEADERS TO ADHERE TO GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS
On the 19 th anniversary of landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the Security and Gender Group underlines that the inclusion and meaningful participation of women is a…
Service and Sacrifice marked 20 years later in Kosovo’s mountains
High in the Mt Piceli ranges, 12 kilometres outside of Mitrovica, the air is pristine and the vistas are breathtaking, with no scrap of manmade material in sight – save for several memorials and some pieces of airplane…
Call for applications: Women in Politics – confidence, influence and effective leadership
Background: As key global players and partners in the full implementation of the Women Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the United Nations and European Union consistently promote gender equality, women's empowerment and women…
SRSG TANIN WELCOMES NEW COMMANDER OF KFOR, MG MICHELE RISI
On 27 November 2019, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Major General Michele Risi, the new Commander of KFOR, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Tanin reiterated the importance of…
UNMIK goes Orange for Women and Girls around the world
Focusing on stories of Kosovo women who have survived domestic violence, UNMIK staff came together to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign that puts a spotlight on preventing violence against women and girls each year…
‘A slap is not a lesson’ – men speak against domestic violence
Cycles of violence can be prevented by rethinking gender norms, a group of young people discussed during a male-led panel on domestic violence. The discussion, during which audience members shared stories of violence they…
Taking matters into their own hands: the economic empowerment of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
It’s hard to listen to the details of Flora*’s life. Her husband died during the conflict. Her son did too. And she was raped by soldiers in the midst of this horror. However, the saying ‘hope dies last’ comes to life in this…
SRSG Tanin reiterates need to balance freedom of expression with political responsibility
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, expresses serious concern at attempts to distort painful historical events. He also emphasises in the strongest terms the imperative need for…
No matter who you are – YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
All people in Kosovo, regardless of ethnicity, gender, colour or creed, have inviolable human rights. This essential message, which UNMIK has been continuously striving to spread, is especially important today, on…