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SRSG Due calls for urgent action to end violence against women

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Peter Due, expresses profound sadness at the loss of lives of two women, reportedly at the hands of their husbands, within a matter of days. He extends his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. “These appalling deaths are a painful reminder that violence against women remains a grave and urgent human rights concern. Such violence must never be…

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UNMIK works to promote peace, security, stability, and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region.

UNMIK was established in 1999 as an interim administration, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). The present-day priorities of the Mission remain to promote peace, security, stability, and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region.

The Mission strives to achieve its strategic objectives by promoting intercommunity trust-building; providing support in the areas of human rights and rule of law; fulfilling its coordination and facilitation roles; advancing the peace and security agendas related to women and youth; and supporting progress towards the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina through the EU-facilitated dialogue.

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United Nations Mission in Kosovo

The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) was established by the Security Council in its resolution 1244 (1999). In accordance with its mandate, the Mission helps to ensure conditions for a peaceful life for all inhabitants of Kosovo.