SRSG Ziadeh visits Dragash/Dragaš municipality, meets with Mayor Xheladini and visits UN-funded preschool facilities
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited the municipality of Dragash/Dragaš on 19 September, where she met with the Mayor, Mr. Bexhet Xheladini.
They discussed inter-community confidence building and dialogue initiatives in the municipality, and exchanged ideas on fostering social cohesion among all communities.
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SRSG Ziadeh reiterated UNMIK’s continued support for local authorities and communities, particularly in exploring initiatives that reinforce inter-community dialogue and trust-building. Mayor Xheladini emphasised the importance of respecting the rights of all Kosovo communities regardless of political or religious affiliation.
Later, the SRSG and the Mayor jointly visited the ethnically-mixed kindergarten and preschool facility in Dragash/Dragaš town, a project funded by UNMIK and UNICEF. During her visit, the SRSG also met the Municipal Officer for Gender Equality, Ms. Lindita Kozmaqi-Piraj, and the teaching staff of the kindergarten.
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