News

Taking matters into their own hands: the economic empowerment of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence

It’s hard to listen to the details of Flora*’s life. Her husband died during the conflict. Her son did too. And she was raped by soldiers in the midst of this horror.

06 Dec 2019

‘A slap is not a lesson’ – men speak against domestic violence

Cycles of violence can be prevented by rethinking gender norms, a group of young people discussed during a male-led panel on domestic violence.

05 Dec 2019

UNMIK goes Orange for Women and Girls around the world

Focusing on stories of Kosovo women who have survived domestic violence, UNMIK staff came together to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign that puts a spotlight on preventing violence against women and girls each year.

29 Nov 2019

SRSG TANIN WELCOMES NEW COMMANDER OF KFOR, MG MICHELE RISI

On 27 November 2019, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Major General Michele Risi, the new Commander of KFOR, at UNMIK Headquarters.

28 Nov 2019

Call for applications: Women in Politics – confidence, influence and effective leadership

20 Nov 2019

Service and Sacrifice marked 20 years later in Kosovo’s mountains

High in the Mt Piceli ranges, 12 kilometres outside of Mitrovica, the air is pristine and the vistas are breathtaking, with no scrap of manmade material in sight – save for several memorials and some pieces of airplane fuselage.

12 Nov 2019

SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP URGES NEWLY ELECTED POLITICAL LEADERS TO ADHERE TO GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS

On the 19th anniversary of landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the Security and Gender Group underlines that the inclusion and meaningful participation of women is a necessary condition for peace, stability

01 Nov 2019

ELECTION MOMENTUM CAN ADVANCE RENEWAL OF DIALOGUE BETWEEN BELGRADE AND PRISTINA, SRSG TANIN TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL

Momentum from an election that heralded the most “significant change” in Kosovo’s politics in years could trigger renewed efforts for rule of law, job creation and the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, the Head of UNMIK says.

31 Oct 2019

2019 UN Global Open Day Final Report: ‘Trust-builders and Deal-Makers: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Kosovo’

Nineteen years ago today, UN Security Council adopted landmark resolution 1325, which underlines the central role that women must play in preventing and resolving conflict.

31 Oct 2019