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Observing United Nations Day in Kosovo October 24 is United Nations Day. On that day in 1945, the UN officially came into being – not just as an institution, but as a solemn promise to the world’s people. According to the UN…

UNMIK deputy head visits Decani Monastery, voices concern over provocative graffiti 14 October 2014 – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) in Kosovo, Jennifer Brush, today visited the Decani…

Beautiful Kosovo Beautifying Kosovo, while creating new job opportunities, is the goal of the “EU-Beautiful Kosovo” project. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Organization for Migration…

10 October 2014 – Today at UNMIK Headquarters in Pristina, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, received representative of the Roma community, Mr. Kujtim Pacaku... UNMIK chief…

UNMIK chief receives new UNHCR head 6 October 2014 – Today at UNMIK Headquarters in Pristina, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, received the newly appointed Kosovo Chief of…

Languages Matter Languages play a vital role in promoting intercultural dialogue. Speaking different languages strengthens cooperation among groups, and when languages fade, so does the world's rich tapestry of cultural…

New UNMIK deputy chief attends inauguration of renovated road to Devic Monastery 23 September 2014 – The new Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) in Kosovo, Jennifer Brush, made her first field visit…

UNMIK head receives new KFOR commander 11 September 2014 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Farid Zarif, today received the newly appointed KFOR Commander, Major General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo…

UNMIK chief observes KFOR change of command ceremony UNMIK chief Farid Zarif observes Kosovo Force (KFOR) change of command ceremony in Pristina (3 September 2014)

Mr. President, Excellencies, It is with regret that I feel obliged to begin my remarks today by addressing briefly the incidents which took place in or around Kosovo during the past 36 hours, near... Statement by the Special…

Kosovo: citing recent unrest, UN envoy urges close vigilance to safeguard achievements A view of the Security Council Chamber as Farid Zarif (shown on screen), Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the…

Farewell for UNMIK's Deputy Chief On 21 August 2014, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, hosted a farewell reception for the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary…