Press Releases

13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…

UNMIK is hosting a Digital Trustbuilding Week from 12 to 16 April 2021 to support the Kosovo Trustbuilding Platform, with events ranging from discussions with experts, a social media campaign with actionable pledges from…

The Security and Gender Group (SGG) strongly condemns the shooting of Sebahate Sopi, on Sunday, 14 March in Pristina, expresses indignation at the number of women’s lives lost in Kosovo at the hands of their partners or…

SRSG Statement 8 March 2021 - On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recognises the invaluable contributions of women in building…

25 February 2021 - Following recent incidents impacting the safety of journalists and media freedom, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, recalls the importance of ensuring a…

The Security and Gender Group urges Central Election Commission to adhere to requirements set out under the Law on Gender Equality 15 January 2021 As Kosovo prepares for early general elections in February 2021, the Security…

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Barrie Lynne Freeman of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in…

The United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Mari Yamashita of Japan as his Representative and Director of the United Nations Office in Belgrade. Ms. Yamashita succeeds Simona…

10 December 2020 As the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence comes to an end, the Security and Gender Group (SGG) calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls, and…