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Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council

13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says.

13 Apr 2021

SRSG Tanin Meets Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin met with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti on 12 April. The meeting took place ahead of the United Nations Security Council session on Kosovo scheduled for 13 April.

12 Apr 2021

Women-Led NGOs fuel the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform

Three organisations are collaborating to power the UNMIK-supported "Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform", physically distanced by pandemic public health measures, but united by the cause of peacebuilding in Kosovo. They share one similarity—they are all led by, and majorly comprised of, women.

08 Mar 2021

UNMIK donates four vehicles to religious communities and municipalities in Kosovo

As part of UNMIK’s continued efforts to support municipalities and local communities, the Mission donated four vehicles and office equipment to the Kosovo Islamic Association, the Kosovo Serbian Orthodox Eparchy, and the Hani i Elezit/Elez Han and Ran

28 Jan 2021

Mobilising multi-ethnic support in the face of a common enemy: Youth NGO produced 15,000 face shields for frontline workers

An NGO in Kosovo mobilised youth from different communities to produce 15,000 face shields in just three days, to help safeguard frontline workers in a global shortage period.

21 Jan 2021

Access to justice for all: UNMIK upgrades courtrooms in Mitrovica and Pristina

As part of UNMIK’s sustained efforts to support judicial integration and improve access to justice for all, services available for all members of the community have been upgraded with the inauguration of a new courtroom at the Basic Court of Mitrovica and a state-of-the-art translation room at th

28 Apr 2021

Access to justice for all: UNMIK upgrades courtrooms in Mitrovica and Pristina

28 Apr 2021

SRSG Tanin Welcomes Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kolly

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Kolly, at UNMIK Headquarters on 19 April 2021. The SRSG was joined by the Deputy SRSG, Ms. Barrie Lynne Freeman.

19 Apr 2021

COVID-19 relief: UNMIK donates supplies for 200,000 masks to four women-led NGOs

As part of UNMIK’s COVID-19 relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development Institute (CODE), Gračanica/Graçanicë, NGO Lady - CC 4 Women, Pristina, Ass

15 Apr 2021

Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council

13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says.

13 Apr 2021

SRSG Tanin Telecon with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin spoke with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić on 13 April as part of his regular consultations in advance of the United Nations Security Council meeting on Kosovo.

13 Apr 2021