Atifete Jahjaga (; born 20 April 1975) is a
Kosovar Albanian
The Albanians of Kosovo ( sq, Shqiptarët e Kosovës, ), also commonly called Kosovo Albanians, Kosovar/Kosovan Albanians or Kosovars/Kosovans, constitute the largest ethnic group in Kosovo.
Kosovo Albanians belong to the ethnic Albanian sub- ...
politician who served as the third
President of Kosovo
The president of the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Presidenti i Republikës së Kosovës, ), is the head of state and chief representative of the de facto Republic of Kosovo in the country and abroad.
The president is elected indirectly, by the Assem ...
. She was the first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate and the youngest
female head of state to be elected to the top office. She served as Deputy Director of the
Kosovo Police
The Kosovo Police ( sq, Policia e Kosovës, sr-Cyrl, Полиција Косова, sr-Latn, Policija Kosova) is the national policing law enforcement agency of Kosovo.
History
A Kosovo Police Service was created in 1999 in the aftermath o ...
,
[Koha, "Në krye të Policisë së Kosovës, Atifete Jahjaga"](_blank)
''Shqip TIME.mk'' 16 October 2010 (accessed 6 April 2011) holding the rank of General Lieutenant Colonel, the most senior among women officers in Southeastern Europe.
["Kush do të na udhëheq"](_blank)
''Telegrafi.com'' 7 April 2011 (accessed 7 April 2011)
Early life and education
Jahjaga, a
Kosovo Albanian
The Albanians of Kosovo ( sq, Shqiptarët e Kosovës, ), also commonly called Kosovo Albanians, Kosovar/Kosovan Albanians or Kosovars/Kosovans, constitute the largest ethnic group in Kosovo.
Kosovo Albanians belong to the ethnic Albanian sub-gr ...
, was born in
Đakovica
Gjakova, ) and Đakovica ( sr-Cyrl, Ђаковица, ) is the seventh largest city of Kosovo and seat of Gjakova Municipality and Gjakova District. The city has 40,827 inhabitants, while the municipality has 94,556 inhabitants.
Geographicall ...
(now referred to as Gjakova), then a part of
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, commonly referred to as SFR Yugoslavia or simply as Yugoslavia, was a country in Central and Southeast Europe. It emerged in 1945, following World War II, and lasted until 1992, with the breakup of Yug ...
. Her paternal descent is from
Berisha in northern
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
. She attended elementary and secondary school in Gjakova, and graduated from the
University of Pristina
The University of Pristina ( sq, Universiteti i Prishtinës) is a public university located in Pristina, Kosovo. It is the institution that emerged after the disestablishment of the University of Pristina (1969–99) as a result of the K ...
at the
Faculty of Law
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in 2000. In 2006/07, she completed a graduate and certificate program in police management and criminal law at the
University of Leicester
, mottoeng = So that they may have life
, established =
, type = public research university
, endowment = £20.0 million
, budget = £326 million
, chancellor = David Willetts
, vice_chancellor = Nishan Canagarajah
, head_labe ...
in the United Kingdom. She also received extensive professional training at the
George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies in Germany and the
FBI National Academy
The FBI National Academy is a program of the FBI Academy for active U.S. law enforcement personnel and also for international law enforcement personnel who seek to enhance their credentials in their field and to raise law enforcement standards, kno ...
in the United States, and a postgraduate Certification in Crime Science at the
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a Public university#United States, public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the university is ranked among the top academic institutions in the United S ...
in the U.S.A., in 2007.
Police career
After the
Kosovo War
The Kosovo War was an armed conflict in Kosovo that started 28 February 1998 and lasted until 11 June 1999. It was fought by the forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (i.e. Serbia and Montenegro), which controlled Kosovo before the war ...
, Jahjaga completed Kosovo's Police Academy to become an officer and was gradually promoted to higher ranks, initially a major, then colonel, and finally major general, giving her contribution in building Kosovo's most trusted law enforcement institution.
Jahjaga held the position of the Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police, and briefly filled in as acting General Director in 2010. While serving in the Kosovo Police, she drew the attention of American officers and diplomats who presented her before senior U.S. officials on special occasions as a representative of a new generation of Kosovar civil servants. Her pictures with U.S. President
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Bush family, and son of the 41st president George H. W. Bush, he ...
during his visit to the
FBI National Academy
The FBI National Academy is a program of the FBI Academy for active U.S. law enforcement personnel and also for international law enforcement personnel who seek to enhance their credentials in their field and to raise law enforcement standards, kno ...
and with Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton ( Rodham; born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, and former lawyer who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State for President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013, as a United States sen ...
during her visit to Kosovo were among the few distributed through the Internet before she was placed on the national spotlight as a presidential candidate.
President of Kosovo
Following a political crisis that engulfed Kosovo with the resignation of President
Fatmir Sejdiu
Fatmir Sejdiu (; born 23 October 1951) is a Kosovar politician. He was the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and was the 1st President of Republic of Kosovo.
Early life and education
Fatmir Sejdiu was born on October 23, 1951, in t ...
and after the Constitutional Court's decision which ruled against the election of
Behgjet Pacolli
Behgjet Isa Pacolli ; sh, Behđet Isa Pacoli. (born 30 August 1951) is a Kosovar Albanian politician and businessman who served as the first deputy prime minister of Kosovo and minister of foreign affairs from 2017 to 2019 under the Ramush Harad ...
as President of Kosovo, on 6 April 2011, due to her background in public service and highly demonstrated integrity, Atifete was announced as the consensus candidate for the office of President of Kosovo, under support from the
Democratic Party of Kosovo
The Democratic Party of Kosovo ( sq, Partia Demokratike e Kosovës; abbr. ''PDK'') is one of the largest political parties in Kosovo. It was originally a social-democratic party coming out of the demilitarised Kosovo Liberation Army after the K ...
,
Democratic League of Kosovo
The Democratic League of Kosovo ( sq, Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës, LDK) is the oldest and one of the largest political parties in Kosovo.
At the legislative elections held on 24 October 2004 the party won 45.4% of the popular vote and 47 out ...
and
New Kosovo Alliance
New Kosovo Alliance ( sq, Aleanca Kosova e Re, AKR) is a liberal political party in Kosovo. The party was founded on 3 May 2006, by Behgjet Pacolli.
History
In April 2007, a BBSS Gallup International/Index survey suggested that the AKR was th ...
,
["Marrëveshja për Kosovën, presidente Atifete Jahjaga"](_blank)
''Telegrafi.com'' 6 April 2011 (accessed 6 April 2011) and supported by the US Ambassador in Kosovo,
Christopher Dell
Christopher William Dell (born 1956) is a career United States Foreign Service officer who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Angola, Zimbabwe, and Kosovo.
Early life and education
Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Dell moved with his family to H ...
.
[RadioKosova, Live Broadcast of Press Conference, 6 April 2011][AFP, "Kosovo government, opposition reach deal to end impasse"](_blank)
''Google News'' 6 April 2011 (accessed 6 April 2011) Although she enjoyed a positive reputation as a police commander, she came out of relative obscurity as a candidate for the highest office of the state, with most of the public and political leaders unaware of her political leanings.
On 7 April, Jahjaga was elected President on the first round of voting by the
Parliament
In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: Representation (politics), representing the Election#Suffrage, electorate, making laws, and overseeing ...
; of 100 MPs present, 80 voted for Jahjaga and 10 cast a ballot for
Suzan Novoberdali.
["Atifete Jahjaga zgjidhet presidente e Kosovës"](_blank)
'Koha'' 7 April 2011 (accessed 7 April 2011) To date, she is the only president to be elected on the first round of voting. Only Kosovo's 1st President
Ibrahim Rugova
Ibrahim Rugova (; 2 December 1944 – 21 January 2006) was a prominent Kosovo Albanian political leader, scholar, and writer, who served as the President of the partially recognised Republic of Kosova, serving from 1992 to 2000 and as President ...
has received more votes, being appointed by the Parliament by an 88-3 vote in 2002,
[CNN, "Kosovo names key ministers"](_blank)
4 March 2002 (accessed 10 April 2011) in the third round of voting.
![Atifete Jahjaga Joe Biden](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Atifete_Jahjaga_Joe_Biden.jpg)
In her inaugural address, Jahjaga stated that her main goal as the President is to put Kosovo on a safe path toward membership into the European Union and the United Nations.
"The ideal of all Kosovo is membership in the EU and a permanent friendship with the United States. I believe and I am convinced our dreams will come true," she said in her first speech to the Parliament.
[Ismet Jashari, "Kosovo swears in top woman cop as president"](_blank)
''AFP'' 7 April 2011 (accessed 7 April 2011)
Presidency
Country image building
![Atifete Jahjaga Obama](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Atifete_Jahjaga_Obama.jpg)
Since taking office in April 2011, President Jahjaga has sought to strengthen the democratic institutions of the country and has helped to build and to secure greater
international recognition for Kosovo. Jahjaga has contributed to changing Kosovo’s image abroad,
["Kadare: Jahjaga përmirësoi imazhin e Kosovës në botë"](_blank)
''Lajme Shqip'' 3 September 2013 (accessed 29 September 2013) promoting European and Euro-Atlantic agenda, reconciliation and tolerance, normalization of relations with neighboring countries,
["Nikolić, Jahjaga, Ashton meet in Brussels"](_blank)
''B92'' 6 February 2013 (accessed 29 September 2013) and attracting foreign investment.
She has redefined the role of the President in building pluralistic and democratic life of Kosovo, and continuously implemented the constitutional principles that form the basis of democracy. Through her participation in various international forums and numerous bilateral visits, Jahjaga has created new bridges of cooperation and gave her country a voice internationally by sharing Kosovo's state-building experience and making it a vital contributor in global debates. President Jahjaga's vision and her moderate leadership in Kosovo and the Western Balkans has secured her unprecedented international support.
Constitutional leadership
President Jahjaga actively enforced her constitutional duties and opposes legislation that contradicts European Union practices and standards. According to the
European Commission
The European Commission (EC) is the executive of the European Union (EU). It operates as a cabinet government, with 27 members of the Commission (informally known as "Commissioners") headed by a President. It includes an administrative body o ...
Progress Report, her enforcement of checks and balances demonstrated that there is
separation of powers
Separation of powers refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches. The typic ...
in Kosovo presently.
["Kosovo Analytical Report 2012"](_blank)
''European Commission'' 23 October 2011 (accessed 29 September 2013)
In 2012, President Jahjaga sent back to the
Parliament of Kosovo the Criminal Code for reconsideration, demanding the removal of provisions pertaining to
freedom of expression
Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The right to freedom of expression has been recogni ...
, namely the criminalization of defamation and articles that would compel journalists to reveal their sources. Jahjaga deemed the measures in contradiction to freedom of expression,
Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and the
European Convention on Human Rights
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR; formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) is an international convention to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe. Drafted in 1950 by t ...
.
![President-Jahjaga-FSK](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/President-Jahjaga-FSK.jpg)
During local elections of 2013 and early general elections of 2014, she successfully coordinated and mobilized mechanisms of justice and the Central Election Commission for a fair, democratic and transparent electoral process, following Kosovo's rigged general elections in 2010 that drew much concern about the legitimacy of Kosovo's institutions and criticism from international organizations. Due to the efforts led by Jahjaga to ensure a democratic process, according to international monitors, the elections of 2013 and 2014 were fair and inclusive, drawing to the ballot boxes for the first time the citizens of Serb municipalities in the north of the country.
![Jahjaga Clinton](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Jahjaga_Clinton.jpg)
Following the June elections of 2014, Kosovo was paralyzed by a political and constitutional deadlock which prevented the formation of institutions and undermined the country's democratic functioning. In an effort to find solution to the political impasse, President Jahjaga began intensive meetings with leaders of parliamentary political parties in finding the formula for the establishment of the new Parliament and formation of the Government. Jahjaga played a crucial role in resolving the crisis, ensuring democratic functioning of institutions through a credible, transparent and inclusive process, in full respect of the constitutional court decisions and legal procedures.
U.S. President Barack Obama, on the occasion of Kosovo's Independence Day, congratulated Jahjaga for her "leadership and resolve in working with party leaders during the extended government-formation process."
Immediately after the formation of the government, in coordination with the Speaker of the Parliament, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Jahjaga reached institutional consensus on the establishment of the Special Court as an international obligation stemming from the exchange of letters between President Jahjaga and EU High Representative
Baroness Ashton
Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, (born 20 March 1956), is a British Labour politician who served as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and First Vice President of the Europe ...
. The exchange of letters was approved with broad support of 87 votes in the Assembly of Kosovo. President Jahjaga during this process held regular meetings with opposition leaders, civil society and media to ensure transparency and to seek wider consensus on a national issue.
Determined to reach broader consensus on national agenda, Jahjaga established three National Councils during her mandate to ensure the inclusion of civil society, academia and business community. She spent much of her time in office meeting with representatives of civil society, ethnic communities and marginalized groups.
European integration process
President Jahjaga is very active in promoting the EU integration agenda of her country.
["European Commission: Kosovo Analytical Report 2012"](_blank)
''European Commission'' 23 October 2011 (accessed 29 September 2013) In March 2012, she inaugurated the National Council for European Integration, a high level coordination body with the aim to build consensus on European agenda through an inclusive and cross-party approach.
At its first meeting, President Jahjaga and EU Commissioner for Enlargement,
Stefan Fule, launched the Feasibility Study for
Stabilisation and Association Agreement
In talks with countries that have expressed a wish to join the European Union, the EU typically concludes Association Agreements in exchange for commitments to political, economic, trade, or human rights reform in that country. In exchange, th ...
between the Republic of Kosovo and the
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of and an estimated total population of about 447million. The EU has often been des ...
. In 2013, the National Council adopted the first Kosovo National Strategy for European Integration, ensuring consensus with all Kosovar society actors involved in the process.
Jahjaga has consistently helped coordinate institutions efficiently and to accelerate the implementation of technical criteria as part of the Dialogue on visa liberalization with the European Union. In 2015, in coordination with other institutions, Jahjaga requested that all technical criteria to be completed by May 2015. A month later, Kosovo presented to the European Commission its final report on the fulfillment of the visa liberalization road map.
In early 2015, during the great wave of illegal migration of Kosovo citizens to western Europe, Jahjaga was the only leader who visited Kosovo municipalities affected by migration in order to speak with citizens about their concerns. Many European officials have commended Jahjaga for her personal engagement to establish direct dialogue with citizens and her key role in stopping the flow of the citizens of Kosovo to Western Europe.
Rule of law
President Jahjaga established the National Anti Corruption Council on 14 February 2012. The Council is a coordinating body that aims to coordinate the work and the activities of the institutions and independent agencies, to prevent and fight corruption. The Council is composed of representatives from different institutions and agencies and has become the key forum between these interlocutors.
As the President guarantees the constitutional functioning of the institutions, Jahjaga has continuously sought to promote an independent and impartial justice system.
During the prolonged process of appointment of the State Prosecutor, the delays by the Prosecutorial Council, the decision of the Constitutional Court, as well as efforts to influence the process, President Jahjaga ensured a transparent and credible process acting on defined timelines and legal and constitutional procedures.
Jahjaga has also reformed the law on pardon by strengthening criteria and procedures for granting pardon to convicted persons. The new law rejects the practices of previous Presidents who have pardoned prisoners serving sentences for serious crimes. In order to ensure transparency and strengthen the rule of law, Jahjaga has pardoned a very small number of prisoners whereas in 2015 none. Ministry of Justice and the Council of Prisoners Strikers often criticized Jahjaga's decision to pardon a small number of prisoners who have committed lesser offenses.
Combating Islamic extremism and radicalization
![Atifete Jahjaga - King Abdullah II of Jordan](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Atifete_Jahjaga_-_King_Abdullah_II_of_Jordan.jpg)
During the political deadlock of 2014, Kosovo was increasingly threatened by
violent extremism
Violent extremism is a form of extremism that condones and enacts violence with ideological or deliberate intent, such as religious or political violence. Violent extremist views can manifest in connection with a range of issues, including politics ...
as the number of Kosovo citizens joining the terrorist groups in the Middle East as foreign fighters was growing. Determined to stamp the flow of foreign fighters and address the security challenge they posed, President Jahjaga successfully led security mechanisms in the fight against violent extremism and
radicalization
Radicalization (or radicalisation) is the process by which an individual or a group comes to adopt increasingly views in opposition to a political, social, or religious status quo. The ideas of society at large shape the outcomes of radicalizat ...
, by turning Kosovo into an international example how to address a common challenge to national security.
In acknowledgement of her efforts, US President Obama invited President Jahjaga to attend the extraordinary session of the UN Security Council in September 2014, where the resolution was adopted to combat violent extremism and radicalization. President Jahjaga also had an important role in the adoption of the law to prevent citizens joining armed conflicts abroad, decreed on 23 March 2015, and measures for preventing the activities, organization and any radical and extremist activity in Kosovo. The United States
and European Union have continuously praised Jahjaga for Kosovo's support for the international coalition against the Islamic State and strong commitment to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
Attracting foreign investments
Jahjaga has been constantly engaged in creating new partnerships for Kosovo and attracting more foreign investments. In Kosovo, she called for a partnership and coordination of government and private sector to improve good business practices that would make Kosovo attractive to foreign investment.
President Jahjaga signed a 22 million euro donation of by Sheikha Bint Mubarak of United Arab Emirates for a Pediatric Surgical Hospital building within the University Clinical Center of Kosovo.
Women's empowerment
![Atifete-Jahjaga-with-Angela-Merkel](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Atifete-Jahjaga-with-Angela-Merkel.jpg)
During her incumbency, women's role in Kosovo advanced. In 2012, she hosted an International Women's Summit "Partnership for Change—Empowering Women," which was attended by 200 leaders from Kosovo, wider Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East. The discussions led to creation of the Pristina Principles, which affirm the rights of women to political participation and representation, economic resources and access to security and justice, and call for actions to make these principles a reality.
In May 2012 President Jahjaga became a member of the Council of Women World Leaders. She is participates in global conferences on the role of women in society.
Reconciliation and tolerance
Jahjaga worked hard to build bridges between Kosovo's various ethnic communities. She was active in interfaith dialogue and continuously reached out to minority communities in Kosovo. In 2013, she visited the Serb Orthodox
Monastery of Dečani and its clergy for the celebration of Easter, calling on all the citizens of Kosovo
![Atifete Jahjaga - His Holiness Pope Francis](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Atifete_Jahjaga_-_His_Holiness_Pope_Francis.jpg)
to continue to cultivate the inter-religious tolerance that has prevailed in the country.
["The Easter Visit"](_blank)
''Amici Di Decani'' 5 May 2013 (accessed 11 September 2013)
She led the Consultative Council for Communities. The Council made a number of recommendations pertaining to the empowerment of communities in various fields like education, economic development, employment, social and other issues. It repeatedly opposed the discriminatory policies towards communities.
Preventing sexual violence in conflict
President Jahjaga has led institutional efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate survivors of sexual violence during the conflict. In March 2014, President Jahjaga established the National Council for survivors of sexual violence during the war in Kosovo, a coordinating body consisting of representatives of key ministries, civil society and international partners, to provide legal remedies to survivors of sexual violence during war.
Under Atifete Jahjaga's influence, in June 2015 the Kosovo-born artist Alketa Xhafa-Mripa organized in Pristina an artistic installation "Thinking of you" to increase awareness and provide support to the survivors of this war crime. Thousands in Kosovo and abroad responded to the President's call to donate dresses in a sign of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence during the war. The echo of this work of art exceeded Kosovo, becoming a rallying cry to bring to an end this practice and seek justice for the victims. The event
![Sebastian Kurz with Atifete Jahjaga and religious leaders January 2015](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Sebastian_Kurz_with_Atifete_Jahjaga_and_religious_leaders_January_2015.jpg)
gained worldwide attention and was covered by all major world media, including the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian and dozens of international television.
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Jahjaga led the efforts to make Kosovo an eligible country for the U.S. Government's
Millennium Challenge Corporation
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a bilateral United States foreign aid agency established by the U.S. Congress in 2004. It is an independent agency separate from the State Department and USAID. It provides grants to countries that h ...
(MCC) development funds. In February 2015, she created a working group led by the Office of the President of Kosovo and worked closely with national institutions and UN specialized agencies in Kosovo to improve policy performance on 20 independent and objective indicators on economic freedoms, democratic rights, control of corruption, good governance and investing in people. On 6 November 2015, the MCC announced that Kosovo has passed for the first time MCC scorecard with 13 out of 20 indicators, and improved Control of Corruption indicator with 16%, compared to previous year. At its quarterly meeting on 16 December 2015, the Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors voted to make Kosovo eligible for a compact, MCC large-scale investment program.
Office of the President of Kosovo
![Jahjaga-Clinton-Albright](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Jahjaga-Clinton-Albright.jpg)
During Jahjaga's mandate, the Office of the President has always ranked as the most trusted institution by the citizens of Kosovo. As the first consensual and non-partisan President in history of independent Kosovo, Jahjaga was focused on de-politicization of the Office of the President which is open to all citizens and political parties. The role of the President is conceived as unique role in inter-institutional coordination which increases transparency and the effectiveness of the institutions to fulfill their mandate, and at the same time maintaining the constitutional separation of powers. Jahjaga lives a modest lifestyle. She and her cabinet have been singled out by the Anti-Corruption Agency as the best example of transparency and accountability that public officials should demonstrate.
Jahjaga's Cabinet of Advisers consists of non-partisan and experienced professionals, educated at some of the best U.S. and European universities.
The Jahjaga Foundation
The Jahjaga Foundation is a non-governmental organization, founded by Atifete Jahjaga in March 2018. The general goal of the Jahjaga Foundation is the democratic development of Kosovo and the Balkans, through social inclusion and support for marginalized groups, as a precondition for peacebuilding in the region.
Countries visited
List of state visits made by President Atifete Jahjaga.
Bilateral meetings with foreign officials
List of bilateral meetings of President Jahjaga with foreign dignitaries, Heads of State, Heads of Parliaments, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers.
Honours and awards
Honours
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**
Two Sicilian Royal Family: Recipient of th
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**
Two Sicilian Royal Family: Knight Grand Cross of the
Royal Order of Francis I
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*
**Honorary citizen of
Panama City
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Awards
27 June 2013 -
Honoris Causa
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from the
University of Durham
Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate university, collegiate public university, public research university in Durham, England, Durham, England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and incorporated by royal charte ...
.
21 September 2014 - Leadership in Public Service Award from the
Clinton Global Initiative
The Clinton Foundation (founded in 2001 as the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, and renamed in 2013 as the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation) is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. It was es ...
.
16 July 2015 - Honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from the
University of Leicester
, mottoeng = So that they may have life
, established =
, type = public research university
, endowment = £20.0 million
, budget = £326 million
, chancellor = David Willetts
, vice_chancellor = Nishan Canagarajah
, head_labe ...
.
See also
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Ismet Asllani
Notes
References
External links
*Official website o
The Jahjaga FoundationOfficial website
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1975 births
21st-century women politicians
Alumni of the University of Leicester
Female heads of state
Kosovo Albanians
Politicians from Gjakova
Kosovan women in politics
Living people
Presidents of Kosovo
Women presidents