Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

Alternative report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress on the European Union membership path (April 2023 – July 2024)

Throughout 2023 and the first half of 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a slew of political and economic challenges that diverted decision-makers’ attention away from the process of EU... Throughout 2023 and the first half of 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a slew of political and economic challenges that diverted decision-makers’ attention away from the process of EU integration, i.e. the reforms...

We Held Three Events on the Topic of Politics and the Rights of LGBTIQ+ People

In September, in anticipation of the 2024 local elections, we actively addressed the issue of politics and the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to presenting the online... In September, in anticipation of the 2024 local elections, we actively addressed the issue of politics and the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to presenting the online resource...

Nine Young Female Activists From Bosnia and Herzegovina Completed a Six-Day School of LGBTIQ Activism

Through our work, we strive to empower LGBTIQ people to fight for their rights through various types of work and activism and also to connect with each other and build a strong community. That was... Through our work, we strive to empower LGBTIQ people to fight for their rights through various types of work and activism and also to connect with each other and build a strong community. That was the idea behind the...

Research Report on Online Violence and Hate Speech Towards LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In today’s digital age, freedom of expression on the Internet is a key element of a democratic society, allowing for broad participation and exchange of ideas. However, this freedom is often abused... In today’s digital age, freedom of expression on the Internet is a key element of a democratic society, allowing for broad participation and exchange of ideas. However, this freedom is often abused to spread hate...

Joint Submission of the BiH Civil Society Initiative for UPR for the 4th Universal Periodic Review on the State of Human Rights Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the period 2019-2024, B&H faced many challenges which had an effect on the protection of human rights of the B&H citizens. Although the NPM is in the process of being established, it is... In the period 2019-2024, B&H faced many challenges which had an effect on the protection of human rights of the B&H citizens. Although the NPM is in the process of being established, it is not yet operational....

Report on the Activities of Sarajevo Open Centre in 2023

Report of the Activities of Sarajevo Open Centre in 2023 includes core information on the organisation itself, key achievements structured in accordance with the 2021-2023 SOC’s strategic... Report of the Activities of Sarajevo Open Centre in 2023 includes core information on the organisation itself, key achievements structured in accordance with the 2021-2023 SOC’s strategic framework. We hope that...

Two Men Sentenced to a Total of Five Years in Prison for Robbery of Gay Men

The Municipal Court in Sarajevo sentenced Irfan Mulalić to a single sentence of four years and Ishak Bilal to one year in prison because they committed crimes of robbery and blackmail against... The Municipal Court in Sarajevo sentenced Irfan Mulalić to a single sentence of four years and Ishak Bilal to one year in prison because they committed crimes of robbery and blackmail against members of the LGBTIQ...