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SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: EU and Grassroots Engagement Important Pathways forward in Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
New York – Wider regional engagement and a renewed EU focus on Belgrade and Pristina represents a unique opportunity to move past a stalemate in relations, the head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo told the Security Council today. The Special Representative of the UN…
Address by Zahir Tanin Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK to the United Nations Kosovo Trust-Building Forum
Ljubljana, Slovenia Good evening, distinguished guests, friends and colleagues, It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the United Nations Kosovo Trust-Building Forum. I thank you for taking the time to join us here in Ljubljana and for your dedication to Kosovo and to building trust across…
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SRSG TANIN CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND CALM
Today’s developments in Kosovo are unacceptable. I call on Belgrade and Pristina authorities to act with good will, to avoid provocation and to take the steps necessary to maintain peace and human security. The responsibilities of leaders to their constituencies demands nothing less. Furthermore, it…
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The Security and Gender Group raises concerns on the current amendments to the Criminal Code: Appropriate definition of Domestic Violence as a criminal offense is required
Having been informed on the plans to amend the Criminal Code of Kosovo, members of the Security and Gender Group (SGG), as of October 2017, were engaged in preparing and submitting comments and recommendations for amendments to the Criminal Code. We express our concern that the recommendations…
Opening remarks on the Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo by Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK
Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the sixth Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo. Global Open Day was launched in 2010 with the aim of reviewing the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Today, Global…
Statement by Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIK Security Council debate on UNMIK
Mr. President, Excellencies, At the outset, I would like to congratulate all new Member States that joined the Security Council in 2018. In particular, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and Kuwait for holding the Presidency of the Council this month. Today, I will update you on recent…
SRSG Tanin Strongly Condemns Murder of Oliver Ivanović
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, was shocked by the murder of Oliver Ivanović – leader of the civic initiative Freedom, Democracy, Justice – near his office in North Mitrovica this morning, and strongly condemns the act. He trusts the investigative…
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Security and Gender Group condemns violence against women in Kosovo
Following the end of the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Security and Gender Group (SGG) repeats the call for the elimination of violence against women and girls, and for the guarantee of all rights, for all women everywhere. From 25 November, the…
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UNMIK Press Statement, 4 December 2017
Given recent statements and media reports regarding UNMIK’s role in relation to INTERPOL’s recent decision and functions, UNMIK wishes to provide this explanatory note: In line with UNMIK’s role under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), in 2002 UNMIK entered into a Memorandum of…
SRSG Tanin in Security Council Session on Kosovo: The time for action now moves ahead of the time for excuses
New York - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, highlighted to Security Council members today that with the end of the Kosovo election cycle, “the time for action now moves ahead of the time for excuses”. In his regular update on Kosovo…