Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

Call for Proposals for the Evaluation of the European Integration Monitoring Initiative and the Development of a Proposal for Enhancing Strategic Approach and Coordination

Sarajevo Open Centre (hereinafter: SOC) announces the following CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the engagement of an individual consultant or a team to conduct an evaluation of the European Integration... Sarajevo Open Centre (hereinafter: SOC) announces the following CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the engagement of an individual consultant or a team to conduct an evaluation of the European Integration Monitoring Initiative and...

The Criminal Code Is Not a Place for Ideological Battles: Protection from Violence Must Be Equal for All

Sarajevo Open Centre condemns the adoption of the amendment to the Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which limits the definition of “close person” in the context of... Sarajevo Open Centre condemns the adoption of the amendment to the Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which limits the definition of “close person” in the context of protection from violence...

Pink Report 2025 – Annual Report on the State of Human Rights of LGBTI People in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The state of human rights of LGBTI people in 2024 was marked by extremely slow and minimal institutional progress, continued social intolerance, the strengthening of regressive policies, and... The state of human rights of LGBTI people in 2024 was marked by extremely slow and minimal institutional progress, continued social intolerance, the strengthening of regressive policies, and consequently, regressive...

We’re Not New Here: The Fifth Edition of the Kvirhana Festival in Sarajevo, from 12th to 14th June

Harem Girls, Sajsi MC, and Vimoksha to Perform at the LGBTIQ Arts and Activism Festival — All Events Are Free of Charge This year’s Kvirhana Festival is held under the slogan “We’re Not... Harem Girls, Sajsi MC, and Vimoksha to Perform at the LGBTIQ Arts and Activism Festival — All Events Are Free of Charge This year’s Kvirhana Festival is held under the slogan “We’re Not New Here”,...

ORANGE REPORT 8: Report on the State of Human Rights of Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Period 2022-2024

When we talk about the situation in the field of gender equality and human rights of women in the past three years, several topics are particularly important. However, one topic has notably dominated... When we talk about the situation in the field of gender equality and human rights of women in the past three years, several topics are particularly important. However, one topic has notably dominated both public...

Audit of Financial Statements for 2024

Audit report SOC in English... Audit report SOC in English...

The New Criminal Code Continues the Trend of Violating Human Rights in Republika Srpska

The National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has announced that, during its Thirteenth Regular Session, it adopted the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republika Srpska. This law has... The National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has announced that, during its Thirteenth Regular Session, it adopted the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republika Srpska. This law has removed gender...