The “United Women” Foundation was established in 1996 and is one of the most well-known organizations dealing with issues of gender-based violence in the Republika Srpska. Through their actions, they improved the legislative framework related to issues of gender-based violence, provided support to women survivors of violence, and raised society’s awareness of this problem. Although their first […]
Damir Bajraktarevic from Sarajevo is conquering the market with his wooden glasses. However, the path to unique glasses went along with a song, because our interviewee started his private business by making guitars. He put his university degree aside, and he says that he “lives happily and does what he loves”. How did the idea for starting[…]
Author: M. Hodzic Youth Meeting of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022 Problems and needs of young people were the focus of other Youth Meetings of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and key messages that peace and cooperation have no alternative. A large number of young people from the District, Bosnia and Herzegovina[…]
Our way is Peace! – this is how this story began in 2004, a story of peace activism and reconciliation that has been nurtured by the Center for Peacebuilding Sanski Most (CIM). That peace is a path that connects all people in the same mission is an indicator of the area of activity of this Association. Thus,[…]
Peacebuilding and development begin with a culture of dialogue During the past two days, a two-day conference “From a strong local community to sustainable peace” was held in Sanski Most, organized by the Network for Building Peace and the Center for Peacebuilding Sanski Most. With the aim of connecting local actors and creating new joint initiatives, over[…]
Author: Sladjan Tomic When the system fails, they show up. When you do not have enough money to buy a meal, they prepare it for you for free. When you are young and eager to learn and connect, but also to travel, they find a way for you to travel for free. They are the Association “Youth[…]
Picture: Disability vector created by pch.vector – www.freepik.com Imran Maglajlić, snagalokalnog.ba There are numerous social stigmas carried by people with disabilities, as well as obstacles that they must overcome in order to be able to integrate into established lifestyles. We often forget that one of the basic rights of people with disabilities is neglected, and that is[…]
For almost 18 years, the Altteatar has gathered a large number of drama artists and activists. During its many years of activity, as part of the Association of Drama Artists Altteatar, more than 15 premiere performances were held, some of which are very well known to the Bosnian public. Representatives of the Association especially emphasize that they[…]
Association “Alternative” Kakanj is a non-governmental organization whose vision is the Bosnian-Herzegovinian society – a society of equal opportunities for all. As they point out, the organization is willing to share its knowledge and experiences with others and gain new experiences, with the aim of promoting and protecting human rights, building tolerance and trust in the community[…]