UNMIK - United Nations Mission in Kosovo

20/06/2026

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Thirrje për Aplikime: Programi i Mentorimit për Gratë e Reja Gazetare 2026

A jeni një grua e re gazetare ose studente e gazetarisë që dëshiron të forcojë aftësitë profesionale, të zgjerojë rrjetin tuaj profesional dhe të përfitojë udhëzim nga profesionistë me përvojë të medias?

Ju ftojmë të aplikoni për Programin e Mentorimit për Gratë e Reja Gazetare 2026, një mundësi unike e krijuar për të mbështetur gratë në gazetari përmes zhvillimit profesional, forcimit të qëndrueshmërisë profesionale dhe mentorimit.

Kush mund të aplikojë?

• Gratë që aktualisht studiojnë gazetari;
• Gratë e reja gazetare në fillim të karrierës së tyre;
• Gratë e interesuara për të forcuar aftësitë e tyre gazetareske dhe rrjetet profesionale.

Komponentët e Programit

Pjesëmarrëset do të përfitojnë nga:
• Sesione trajnimi profesional të fokusuara në aftësitë gazetareske, qëndrueshmërinë profesionale dhe zhvillimin e karrierës;
• Një program i strukturuar mentorimi që lidh menteet me gazetare dhe profesioniste me përvojë në media;
• Takime individuale mentor–mentee dhe mundësi për të mësuar nga njëra-tjetra;
• Qasje në një rrjet mbështetës të gazetareve dhe ekspertëve të medias.

Struktura e Programit

• 25 gazetare do të marrin pjesë në programin e trajnimit;
• 10 gazetare të reja dhe 10 studente të gazetarisë do të përzgjidhen si mentee në programin e mentorimit;
• Secila mentee do të caktohet me një mentore me përvojë;
• Pjesëmarrëset do të marrin pjesë në pesë sesione mentor–mentee dhe një ngjarje përmbyllëse të përbashkët për rrjetëzim me ekspertë të medias.

Përfitimet

• Udhëzim i personalizuar nga gazetare me përvojë;
• Përmirësim i aftësive profesionale dhe praktike në gazetari;
• Rritje e qëndrueshmërisë profesionale dhe vetëbesimit në punën mediale;
• Mundësi rrjetëzimi me gazetare dhe profesionistë të medias;
• Certifikatë pjesëmarrjeje pas përfundimit me sukses të programit.

Afati i aplikimit: 30 qershor 2026, ora 23:59

Periudha e programit: Korrik–Gusht 2026

Linku: https://forms.gle/h3isjw9F8JpAxge4A

Inkurajojmë fuqishëm gratë nga prejardhje dhe komunitete të ndryshme të aplikojnë.

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Call for Applications: Women Journalists Mentorship Programme 2026

Are you a young woman journalist or a journalism student looking to strengthen your professional skills, expand your network, and receive guidance from experienced media professionals?

We invite applications for the Women Journalists Mentorship Programme 2026, a unique opportunity designed to support women in journalism through professional development, resilience-building, and mentoring.

Who can apply?
• Women currently studying journalism;
• Young women journalists at the beginning of their careers;
• Women interested in strengthening their journalistic skills and professional networks.

Programme Components
Participants will benefit from:
• Professional training sessions focused on journalism skills, resilience, and career development;
• A structured mentorship programme connecting mentees with experienced women journalists and media professionals;
• Individual mentor-mentee meetings and peer-learning opportunities;
• Access to a supportive network of women journalists and media experts.

Programme Structure
• 25 women journalists will participate in the training programme;
• 10 young women journalists and 10 women journalism students will be selected as mentees for the mentorship programme;
• Each mentee will be paired with an experienced mentor;
• Participants will attend five mentor-mentee sessions and one joint closing networking event with media experts.

Benefits
• Personalized guidance from experienced journalists;
• Enhanced professional and practical journalism skills;
• Increased resilience and confidence in media work;
• Networking opportunities with journalists and media professionals;
• Participation certificate upon successful completion.

Application Deadline: 30 June, 2026, 23:59
Programme Period: July–August 2026

Link: https://forms.gle/h3isjw9F8JpAxge4A

We strongly encourage women from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply.

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Poziv za prijave: Program mentorstva za mlade novinarke 2026

Da li ste mlada novinarka ili studentkinja novinarstva koja želi da unapredi svoje profesionalne veštine, proširi svoju mrežu kontakata i dobije podršku i smernice od iskusnih medijskih profesionalaca?

Pozivamo vas da se prijavite za Program mentorstva za mlade novinarke 2026, jedinstvenu priliku osmišljenu da podrži žene u novinarstvu kroz profesionalni razvoj, jačanje otpornosti i mentorsku podršku.

Ko može da se prijavi?

• Žene koje trenutno studiraju novinarstvo;
• Mlade novinarke na početku svoje karijere;
• Žene zainteresovane za unapređenje svojih novinarskih veština i profesionalnih mreža.

Komponente programa

Učesnice će imati koristi od:
• Profesionalnih treninga fokusiranih na novinarske veštine, profesionalnu otpornost i razvoj karijere;
• Strukturiranog programa mentorstva koji povezuje učesnice sa iskusnim novinarkama i medijskim profesionalcima;
• Individualnih sastanaka mentorki i učesnica, kao i prilika za međusobno učenje;
• Pristupa podržavajućoj mreži novinarki i medijskih stručnjaka.

Struktura programa

• 25 novinarki učestvovaće u programu obuke;
• 10 mladih novinarki i 10 studentkinja novinarstva biće izabrane za program mentorstva;
• Svaka učesnica biće povezana sa iskusnom mentorkom;
• Učesnice će prisustvovati na pet mentorskih sesija i jednom zajedničkom završnom događaju za umrežavanje sa medijskim stručnjacima.

Benefiti

• Personalizovano usmeravanje od strane iskusnih novinarki;
• Unapređene profesionalne i praktične novinarske veštine;
• Veća profesionalna otpornost i samopouzdanje u radu u medijima;
• Mogućnosti za umrežavanje sa novinarima i medijskim profesionalcima;
• Sertifikat o učešću po uspešnom završetku programa.

Rok za prijavu: 30. jun 2026. godine u 23:59 časova
Period realizacije programa: jul–avgust 2026.

Link: https://forms.gle/h3isjw9F8JpAxge4A

Snažno ohrabrujemo žene iz različitih sredina i zajednica da se prijave.

19/06/2026

🇺🇳UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix will visit Kosovo on 22 and 23 June. During his visit, Mr. Lacroix will meet with Kosovo senior officials, international partners, civil society partners, and UNMIK colleagues. He will also visit UN-supported project sites.

Discussions will focus on United Nations Peacekeeping, multilateral engagement, and continued support for peace and stability in the region. Following Kosovo, he will travel to Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina as part of his regional visit.

19/06/2026

🔹At yesterday’s closing event of the UNMIK-supported “Strengthening Women’s Political Engagement and Leadership in Political and Civic Life in Kosovo” project, SRSG Peter Due commended the successful completion of training by 75 participants from diverse communities, enhancing their leadership, communication, and civic participation skills.

🗣️“Your certificates recognize not only what you have achieved, but also your ongoing commitment to leadership and civic engagement. Together, you are helping build a more inclusive future for Kosovo,” SRSG Due said.

🖇️Implemented by Women in Tech Kosovo Kosovo across Pristina, Gračanica/Graçanicë, Pejë/Peć and Prizren, the initiative supports women’s participation in public life and advances the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

19/06/2026

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UNMIK stands in solidarity with survivors and pays tribute to their strength, courage, and resilience.

In Kosovo, supporting survivors, addressing stigma, and promoting access to justice remain essential to fostering an inclusive and peaceful society.

As the SRSG Peter Due noted: "Recognizing the dignity, resilience, and experiences of survivors is fundamental to advancing justice, healing, and lasting peace."

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

💡 Youth Assembly Day Two: From Ideas to Action

The second and final day of the 8th UN Youth Assembly concluded with young leaders from across Kosovo and the Western Balkans presenting initiatives on governance, inclusion, economic opportunities, and mental health.

During “Coffee with Champions,” participants exchanged views directly with leaders and representatives from institutions, civil society, business, sports, arts and culture—bringing young voices closer to the spaces where decisions are made.

Five youth-led, cross-community initiatives were selected to receive UNMIK support, helping turn ideas into action.

18/06/2026

📅 On 16 June, the Barabar Centre publicly presented the Trust Index 2026, a study on the state of interethnic relations in Kosovo developed with UNMIK support.

👥 The event brought together approximately 50 representatives of international organizations, civil society, media, and institutions to discuss the report’s findings and their implications for trust-building and interethnic relations.

🗣️ In his opening remarks, the SRSG highlighted the Barabar Centre’s continued contribution to trust-building efforts and the promotion of interethnic dialogue across Kosovo.

🤝 Through its support to the Barabar Centre and initiatives such as the Trust Index, UNMIK remains committed to fostering dialogue, strengthening mutual understanding, and encouraging meaningful engagement among all communities.

Barabar Centre

17/06/2026

As the 8th United Nations Youth Assembly continued in Istog/Istok, SRSG Peter Due visited Mayor Ilir Ferati to discuss how the issues and priorities raised by young people at the Assembly could be reflected at the municipal level.

Their exchange also covered local development priorities, relations among communities, and the importance of inclusive governance and meaningful representation of non-majority communities.

SRSG Due also thanked Mayor Ferati for joining the Assembly’s opening ceremony.

17/06/2026

🌍Happening Now: The 8th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo!

Around 130 young leaders from communities across Kosovo and the Western Balkans have gathered in Istog/Istok to exchange ideas, build connections, and discuss challenges and opportunities to shape a better future.

Under this year’s theme, “Youth in the Field,” participants are diving into the realities shaping young people’s lives:
🔗rural–urban divides,
🔗participation in governance,
🔗economic opportunities,
🔗inclusion,
🔗mental health,
🔗youth leaders in their communities.

🗣️Opening the Assembly, SRSG Peter Due stated that “Young people are not merely beneficiaries of policies and programmes; they are partners, innovators, peacebuilders, entrepreneurs and agents of change.” Opening remarks were also delivered by Blerim Gashani Kosovo Acting Minister of Youth and Sports as well as the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo Ambassador Gerard McGurk.

United Youth Task Force

16/06/2026

🌍 UNMIK Welcomes Regional Delegates Ahead of the 8th UN Youth Assembly

Amid growing uncertainty and polarization, young people from across the region are choosing dialogue, cooperation and shared action. Ahead of the 8th UN Youth Assembly in Kosovo, delegates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia visited UNMIK Headquarters today, where they met SRSG Peter Due and UNMIK leadership.

🗣️“You are essential partners whose voices can help bridge divides, challenge polarization and build trust,” SRSG Due told the young delegates.

👉Tomorrow, the delegates head to Istog/Istok to join young leaders from across Kosovo for two days of ideas, connection and youth-led action under the theme “Youth in the Field.”

UN Kosovo Team United Youth Task Force