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Stronger together: Kosovo civil society organisations jointly publish their first annual human rights report with support from UNMIK and OHCHR

As part of an initiative supported by UNMIK’s Human Rights Section and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) titled “Engaging with civil society on human rights monitoring and reporting”, more than 20 key human rights civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kosovo official

02 Jul 2020

Fight against domestic violence is “finally institutional” with opening of shelter in Kosovo’s north

Survivors of gender-based violence in northern Kosovo can finally find safe refuge close to home.

29 Jun 2020

New courtroom opened in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica a sign of further progress in strengthening ’firmest pillar’ of government

A new courtroom in the Mitrovice/Mitrovica region is the latest step in continued improvements in access to justice for its residents.

25 Jun 2020

Security and Gender Group Calls for meaningful participation of women in Pristina-Belgrade Dialogue

We, the undersigned members of the Security and Gender Group, demand that women’s meaningful participation is ensured in the Pristina delegation, participating in the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue for normalization of relations, as well as in the workin

19 Jun 2020

‘Necessary protection’ delivered to Kosovo's courts and correctional facilities

As part of our ongoing COVID-19 response activities, UNMIK's Justice Section has delivered hygiene and personal protective equipment to correctional facilities and courts across Kosovo.

18 Jun 2020

‘Changing mindsets’ Women leaders support each other to lift their voices

The underrepresentation of women in key decision-making positions at the central level is one major limitation in their limited participation in high-level political and peace processes, including the current EU-facilitated dialogue process between Belgrade and Pristina.

16 Jun 2020

KOSOVO’S YOUNGEST ENVIRONMENTAL WARRIORS MEET ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AS THE WORLD CLEARS ITS LUNGS ON ENVIRONMENT DAY

As the world's population recovers from the greatest health crisis of this age, the environment is also recovering - with this year's World Environment Day happening while Kosovo's youngest members of society breathe in some of the cl

05 Jun 2020

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