Barbano recognized the contribution given by the RFPU Officers from French Gendarmerie Nationale, Italian Carabinieri, Dutch Koninklijke Marechaussee, Polish Żandarmeria Wojskowa & Portuguese Guarda Nacional Republicana, to support EULEX in contributing to everyone's safety and security.

2/2 The right to be recognized & receive services as a survivor of conflict-related sexual violence must be ensured regardless of time limits.
Justice should be accessible to victims whenever they find the courage to speak, not restricted by deadlines.

They highlighted challenges such as misogynistic attacks, lack of support rooted in patriarchal norms & gaps in protection. All agreed: hate speech must be recognized, reported & addressed. EULEX remains committed to supporting institutions to protect women in public life.

2/2 EULEX’s systemic monitoring looks at broader progress on the rule of law in Kosovo, including how major cases are handled, how efficiently courts work, and how sentences are enforced.

2/2 We respect judicial independence.

Monitoring is important to assess if Kosovo rule of law institutions comply with Kosovo law & #HumanRights obligations, without discrimination.

They explored ways to strengthen support mechanisms 4 women & children in 🇽🇰, making the community safer & more inclusive. EULEX has been in the frontline of the fight against gender-based violence since its deployment, & remains committed to supporting 🇽🇰 against any form of #GBV.

Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones, who mourn this tragic loss. Their & our grief is exacerbated by the fact that this crime remains unresolved: whoever took Audrius’ life has not yet been held to account.

We will never stop pursuing justice!

The Delegation was briefed on our mandate by @eulexdhom.bsky.social Emily Rakhorst & by Senior Management at our HQ.
During their stay, they also visited Mitrovica North where they learned more about Mission’s work on the ground by EULEX Police Advisors North and Coordinator North.