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Lawyers on hand – at a distance: accessing justice during a pandemic

As a spike in legal problems presents itself as another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, a legal aid centre funded by UNMIK has found innovative ways to help people in urgent need of legal advice.

04 Jun 2020

Children in Kosovo shelters helped to continue online learning as domestic violence rates spike

Ensuring children have access to continued learning from domestic violence shelters has been a key challenge during the COVID-19 lockdown – with UNMIK and UN Women ramping up support in response to the 30 per cent spike in domestic violence cases.

28 May 2020

Printing their way to a safer Kosovo: Young innovators 3D print face shields for health workers

28 May 2020

Standing with Kosovo: UNMIK delivers food and hygiene packages to all municipalities in Kosovo

As Kosovo, along with the rest of the world, faces what may become one of toughest periods in living memory, UNMIK has ensured food and hygiene packages reach all municipalities as part of its broader COVID-19 response.

26 May 2020

Out of the box thinking on human rights issues during the Covid-19 pandemic

Despite the restrictions ushered in as a result of the global pandemic, young people from Mitrovica are experiencing some new freedoms – with online trainings helping them to “think outside the box”.

26 May 2020

Statement by SRSG Tanin on recent reported incidents directed against non-majority communities

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, has expressed concern over the growing number of reported incidents directed against non-majority communities during recent weeks, including arson and intimidating graffiti.

01 May 2020

OHCHR guidance on COVID-19 and its human rights dimensions: now available in Albanian and Serbian!

COVID 19 is a test of societies, of governments, of communities and of individuals. Now is the time for solidarity and cooperation to tackle the virus, and to mitigate the effects, often unintended, of measures designed to halt the spread of the virus.

27 Apr 2020

Personal and political agendas must be put aside in order to save lives, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council

24 April 2020, Pristina - Strong leadership and political unity are needed in Kosovo now more than ever as the battle is waged against the “enormous challenge” posed by COVID-19, the Head of UNMIK said during his Security Council address.

24 Apr 2020