Each year on 10 December, the world marks Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the foundational document that affirms the inalienable rights of every individual. This year…
UNMIK joins the global community in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed under this year’s theme: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. This theme…
Kosovo’s media landscape continues to grapple with narrow perspectives and language that “undermine[s] democratic dialogue and social cohesion,” according to a report released by the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK)…
Two of Kosovo’s leading women peacebuilders are featured in a global photo exhibition launched today by UNMIK to mark the start of the annual campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative…
To help women safely and quickly access support services, UNMIK donated a vehicle to the Women’s Inclusive Centre in Novo Brdo/Novobërdë. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and OiC UNMIK, Milbert Dongjoon…
On a foggy, cold morning on Friday, 12 November 1999, a plane with people from around the world, primarily international humanitarian and aid workers, arrived from Rome to Pristina on Flight 3275. Their mission was to support…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Peter N. Due of Denmark as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)…
Twenty-five years ago, on 31 October 2000, a momentous shift took place in the way peace processes are undertaken. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted, bringing with it…
“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…
