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The mission of the United Nations is to build a better world; leave no one behind; and stand up for the poorest and most vulnerable in the name of global peace and social justice. On UN Day 2012, “Let us unite, seven billion…

Eradicating poverty is the greatest social challenge facing the world. Impoverished people and communities often exist on the margins of their societies, having little voice in decisions which affect them in the most direct…

"I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project, and together we'll turn the world...INSIDE OUT." – JR The young people of Kosovo are eager to enter the spotlight, make themselves…

On the International Day of Peace, the United Nations calls for a complete cessation of hostilities around the world. We also ask people everywhere to observe a minute of silence, at noon local time, to honour the victims –…

Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo is an opportunity to increase awareness of women’s representation and participation in decision-making processes, to promote access to justice, and to help offer peace…

I thank the President of the Security Council for the opportunity today to introduce the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2012/603)…

From UN News Centre Following a visit to the Balkans by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last month, his representative for Kosovo today called on the Security Council to encourage leaders in Serbia and Kosovo to take a bolder…

"This year’s World Humanitarian Day presents a historic opportunity to bring together one billion people from around the world to advance a powerful and proactive idea: People Helping People. That is the best way to honour…

On visit, Ban notes importance of normalized relations between Kosovo and Serbia 24 July 2012 – Continuing his visit to South-East Europe, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of dialogue and engagement…

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will depart next Monday for a 10-day trip that will take him to China and South-eastern Europe. In China, Mr. Ban will take part in the 5th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa…

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is an occasion to salute the 120,000 peacekeepers serving in 17 missions in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments. This Day is also a time to mourn…

UNV participates in ‘Let’s Do it Kosovo’ clean-up day On May 24th United Nations Volunteers from UNMIK, UNDP, UNFPA, UN WOMEN and many other agencies hit the streets to pick up garbage! Their cleaning efforts were part of the…