Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

Public Opinion Survey on Abortion Services in the Healthcare System in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pregnancy termination is a complex topic in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is often in the focus of intense social, political, legal, medical and ethical discussions. Recognising the need for... Pregnancy termination is a complex topic in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is often in the focus of intense social, political, legal, medical and ethical discussions. Recognising the need for empirically based data, this...

First Final Court Ruling in BiH for Discrimination Against LGBTI Persons Adopted

The Cantonal Court in Sarajevo has issued a final ruling establishing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. The ruling concerns a public... The Cantonal Court in Sarajevo has issued a final ruling establishing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. The ruling concerns a public statement made by the...

Fill out the Questionnaire and Reserve Your Copy of the Book “History of Queer Life in BiH”!

Due to the high level of interest in our publication “History of Queer Life in BiH”, we are planning a new print run in both BHS and English, and we need your input! Thanks to a private donation,... Due to the high level of interest in our publication “History of Queer Life in BiH”, we are planning a new print run in both BHS and English, and we need your input! Thanks to a private donation, we were able to...

Alternative Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Progress on Its Path to European Union Membership for the Period August 2024 to October 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European integration process has been marked by prolonged stagnation despite occasional formal steps forward. Since the submission of the application for membership in 2016... Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European integration process has been marked by prolonged stagnation despite occasional formal steps forward. Since the submission of the application for membership in 2016 and the granting of...

Looking for a Consultant for the final evaluation of the Project „Protected Within Four Walls: Combating Domestic Violence Against LGBTIQ People in BiH“

Terms of Reference for the final evaluation of the Project „Protected Within Four Walls: Combating Domestic Violence Against LGBTIQ People in BiH“ Title: Consultant – Final evaluation of... Terms of Reference for the final evaluation of the Project „Protected Within Four Walls: Combating Domestic Violence Against LGBTIQ People in BiH“ Title: Consultant – Final evaluation of the Project...

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...