Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

New Normality, New LGBTIQ Festival in June 2021

For the LGBTIQ community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and us as organisers, the end of January and the beginning of February for the last eight years have been marked by Merlinka – Queer Film... For the LGBTIQ community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and us as organisers, the end of January and the beginning of February for the last eight years have been marked by Merlinka – Queer Film Festival in BiH....

Invitation to the Conference on the „Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the State of Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina“

Sarajevo Open Centre invites you to a conference on the „Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the State of Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina“, which will be held on February 5, 2021 (Friday)... Sarajevo Open Centre invites you to a conference on the „Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the State of Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina“, which will be held on February 5, 2021 (Friday) beginning at 10.00h...

Bodies that Transcend the Binary 2: Research on human rights of intersex children in the healthcare system of Bosnia and Herzegovina

We present a report that analyzes the rights of intersex children in the healthcare system of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the beginning, a brief overview of the previous research is given – the... We present a report that analyzes the rights of intersex children in the healthcare system of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the beginning, a brief overview of the previous research is given – the publication of the...

Public assembly: fundamental human rights or security risk?

On Friday, 4 December, we held a round table on the human rights of LGBTI people: Public assembly: fundamental human rights or security risk? This activity aimed to present the results achieved... On Friday, 4 December, we held a round table on the human rights of LGBTI people: Public assembly: fundamental human rights or security risk? This activity aimed to present the results achieved regarding the human...

Between the Sexes and Reality: Handbook for Medical and Healthcare Professionals on the Treatment of Intersex Persons

The handbook in front of you was created by the joint efforts and work of authors from BiH, Serbia and Croatia and deals with three aspects of the position and treatment of intersex persons: 1) ... The handbook in front of you was created by the joint efforts and work of authors from BiH, Serbia and Croatia and deals with three aspects of the position and treatment of intersex persons: 1) conceptual and...

Between the Sexes and Reality: A Campaign to Raise Awareness About Intersex Persons / Conditions

We are launching a campaign to raise awareness about intersex people / conditions, with a special focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, by presenting the results of research on the rights of intersex... We are launching a campaign to raise awareness about intersex people / conditions, with a special focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, by presenting the results of research on the rights of intersex children in BiH...

Freedom of Assembly in a maze of Laws: An Analysis of BiH Freedom of Assembly Legislation

The right to freedom of peaceful assembly is one of the most important means of citizen participation in the political processes of democratic societies and is the subject of protection in numerous... The right to freedom of peaceful assembly is one of the most important means of citizen participation in the political processes of democratic societies and is the subject of protection in numerous international and...