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  • SRSG TANIN CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND CALM
  • Statement by SRSG Zahir Tanin on International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross...
  • The Security and Gender Group raises concerns on the current amendments to the Criminal Code:...
  • SRSG visits Kamenica Municipality
  • SRSG Tanin joins Mayor of Zvečan/Zveçan in opening panel discussion for International Women’s Day
  • SRSG Tanin visits Zubin Potok, the Basic Court of Mitrovica, and Zvečan/Zveçan
  • Anything You Can Do, Women Can Do Too
  • UN Global Open Day Addresses Women’s Political Participation in Kosovo
  • ‘Ambitious’ European Union strategy on West Balkans heralded by SRSG Tanin
  • SRSG Tanin meets Serbian Prime Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister
UN Global Open Day Addresses Women’s Political Participation in Kosovo

Pristina, 6 March 2018 – The 2018 United Nations Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security was celebrated in Kosovo on 5 March, bringing together Kosovo parliamentarians, politicians, government officials, civil society, activists, and representatives of the international community.

06 Mar 2018
‘Ambitious’ European Union strategy on West Balkans heralded by SRSG Tanin

A new phase of engagement by the European Union in the Western Balkans was heralded by the head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, during his address to Security Council members today.

07 Feb 2018
LIVING LIBRARY: STORIES FROM CHANGEMAKERS; SPOTLIGHT ON GENDER EQUALITY

Eight inspiring women and men from across Kosovo gathered in a cafe in Pristina on the evening of 7 December, to discuss gender norms and stereotypes that contribute to inequalities and provide a pretext for gender-based violence.

07 Dec 2017
One Day in the Life of a Kosovo Woman

Harrowing stories of more than 30 women from Kosovo came to life on stage in a beautifully-choreographed dance show that interpreted stories of sexual violence and access to property rights.

20 Dec 2017
UNMIK Goes Orange to Mark the Launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and mark the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, UNMIK staff wear orange and UNMIK building is illuminated in orange.

25 Nov 2017
SRSG Tanin Meets with President of Specialist Chambers

Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, met with the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Dr. Ekaterina Trendafilova.

24 Nov 2017
Playing their way to a better community

In a sports ground surrounded by the Pejë/Peć mountains, a group of young people are hard at play. But there is much more to their enthusiastic game than first sight. While chasing their peers across the court, they are learning about human rights.

31 Oct 2017
Music Connecting Communities: The Story of Mitrovica’s Multiethnic Rock School

In an underground basement somewhere in Mitrovica, five teenagers move in unison to the rhythm they are creating from different instruments.

17 Oct 2017
What’s good for the corn is good for the community

In the rural heartland of Peja/Peć, a multi-community project in seven farming villages has found fertile ground to pull together.

16 Oct 2017
SRSG TANIN MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER OF ALBANIA IN ADVANCE OF UN SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON KOSOVO

On 30 January 2018, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr Zahir Tanin, met with Albania's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Ditmir Bushati, in Tirana.

30 Jan 2018
SRSG Tanin joins Mayor of Zvečan/Zveçan in opening panel discussion for International Women’s Day

On 7 March 2018, the eve of International Women’s Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, opened the event, “Role(s) of Women in Society”, a first of its kind initiative hosted by the women’s caucus in Zvečan/Zveçan municipality.

09 Mar 2018
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SRSG TANIN CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND CALM

Today’s developments in Kosovo are unacceptable. I call on Belgrade and Pristina authorities to act with good will, to avoid provocation and to take the steps necessary to maintain peace and human security.

26 Mar 2018
Statement by SRSG Zahir Tanin on International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
 
Nineteen years after the end of the conflict in Kosovo, 1,652 persons from all Kosovan communities remain missing.  The full truth about their fate remains unknown to their families. 
24 Mar 2018
The Security and Gender Group raises concerns on the current amendments to the Criminal Code: Appropriate definition of Domestic Violence as a criminal offense is required

16 March 2018 - Having been informed on the plans to amend the Criminal Code of Kosovo, members of the Security and Gender Group (SGG), as of October 2017, were engaged in preparing and submitting comments and recommendations for amendments to the Criminal Code.

16 Mar 2018
SRSG visits Kamenica Municipality

On 14 March, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, visited Kamenica Municipality and met with Mayor Qendron Kastrati.

15 Mar 2018
SRSG Tanin joins Mayor of Zvečan/Zveçan in opening panel discussion for International Women’s Day

On 7 March 2018, the eve of International Women’s Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, opened the event, “Role(s) of Women in Society”, a first of its kind initiative hosted by the women’s caucus in Zvečan/Zveçan municipality.

09 Mar 2018
SRSG Tanin visits Zubin Potok, the Basic Court of Mitrovica, and Zvečan/Zveçan

On 7 March, SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, visited Zubin Potok Municipality and met Mayor Stevan Vulović.

09 Mar 2018
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26 Mar 2018

  • SRSG TANIN CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND CALM

16 Mar 2018

  • The Security and Gender Group raises concerns on the current amendments to the Criminal...

11 Dec 2017

  • Security and Gender Group condemns violence against women in Kosovo

04 Dec 2017

  • UNMIK Press Statement, 4 December 2017

20 Sep 2017

  • SRSG Tanin calls for municipal electoral campaign free of intimidation and coercion

30 Aug 2017

  • SRSG Tanin Reaffirms the UN’s Commitment to Support the Search for Missing Persons
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UNMIK Gender Focal Point Dijana Karan, who was instrumental in organising the event and introduced SRSG Zahir Tanin to open the event.
SRSG Zahir Tanin gives his opening remarks during the fifth UN Global Open in Kosovo.
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WATCH: SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: ‘Ambitious’ European Union strategy on West Balkans heralded by SRSG Tanin

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UNMIK Headlines 20 April

  • Assembly unlikely to adopt platform on dialogue (Koha)
  • Hoxhaj: Dialogue platform aims to achieve binding agreement (Epoka)
  • President Thaci not afraid of special court (Gazeta Express)
  • Thaci: Kosovo needs neither Erdogan nor Gulen supporters (RTK/T7)
  • Serbian List returns to government over Association/Community (Koha)
  • Visa liberalisation assessment team to visit Kosovo in May (Zeri)
  • Hoxha: Visa liberalisation for Kosovo, this year (Epoka e Re)
  • Deda: No motion of confidence until visa-free travel is granted (Zeri)
  • Kosovo Assembly to discuss progress report today (Bota Sot)
  • “Higher awareness at UN about sexual violence during Kosovo conflict” (Epoka)
  • PM Haradinaj appoints two more deputy ministers (Zeri)

Watch: SRSG Zahir Tanin opening remarks at fifth United Nations Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo.

SRSG Mr. Zahir Tanin opening remarks on the roundtable discussion

Watch: Young environmental ambassadors visited UNMIK’s offices in Pristina on 5 June, with messages of environmental awareness during World Environment Day

World Environment Day 5 June 2017

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