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“We have all been told stories from our parents but it’s very good to learn from our own stories,” says 22-year-old photography enthusiast Fjolla Aliu. Aliu is one of 18 young people from across Kosovo who have transcended…

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of UNMIK Mr. Milbert Dongjoon Shin has concluded a visit to Belgrade, where he held a series of high-level meetings as part of regular…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…

In the heart of Pristina, a transformative initiative is opening new doors for women across Kosovo, enabling them to turn their skills into sources of income. Supported by UNMIK and spearheaded by Sanija Murati, founder of…

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we stand in solidarity with the families of missing persons, honoring their courage and resilience. Over 1,590 cases remain unresolved in Kosovo, leaving a…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed Mr. Ilia Uvarov, the newly appointed Head of the Russian Chancery Office in Pristina, at UNMIK HQ today. The courtesy meeting provided an…

In this Expert Take, Caroline Ziadeh, Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) reflects on the challenges and quiet successes of peacebuilding since taking up the role in 2019. Drawing on…

The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…

ISTOG/ISTOK - More than 130 young leaders from across Kosovo and the Western Balkans gathered for the 7th UN Youth Assembly, a regional event championing youth-led solutions to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable…

Dear Arnhild, Dear Krenare, Dear friends, guests and participants, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the 7th United Nations Youth Assembly, held in close connection with the 10th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 2250…

On this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers, UNMIK reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting peace in Kosovo and beyond, with a renewed focus on trust-building, gender equality, and inclusive leadership…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, received the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, at UNMIK Headquarters today. Their discussions…