Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

Five New Contact Persons Have Been Appointed in Five Cantonal Prosecutor’s Offices to Receive Reports of Violence Against LGBTI People

LGBTIQ people who have experienced violence because of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation can now directly establish contact with prosecutors – contact persons in all cantonal... LGBTIQ people who have experienced violence because of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation can now directly establish contact with prosecutors – contact persons in all cantonal prosecutor’s offices. This...

The Final Conference “Human Rights of Transgender Persons Between Law and Medicine in BiH: Situation and Possibilities” Was Held

On November 4, a final conference on the topic “Human Rights of Transgender Persons between Law and Medicine in BiH: Situation and Possibilities” was held in Sarajevo as part of the project... On November 4, a final conference on the topic “Human Rights of Transgender Persons between Law and Medicine in BiH: Situation and Possibilities” was held in Sarajevo as part of the project “Improving the Rights...

Initiated Discussions on the Formation of Civil Society Organizations Network That Provide Psychosocial Support to LGBTI Community

As part of the project “Regionalising LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and access to mental health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, funded by the European Union, a working meeting was... As part of the project “Regionalising LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and access to mental health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, funded by the European Union, a working meeting was held in Sarajevo on 31...

Father on Maternity Leave: Research on Legislative and Administrative Barriers to the Use of Maternity Leave in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The aim of this research is to determine whether fathers use maternity leave and to what extent, and whether there is space for improving the laws governing this area, as well as public policies that... The aim of this research is to determine whether fathers use maternity leave and to what extent, and whether there is space for improving the laws governing this area, as well as public policies that would increase the...

Trainings for the Empowerment of LGBTI Persons for Mental Health Care Rounded-up in Igman and Bijeljina

As part of the project “Regionalising LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and access to mental health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, funded by the European Union, in the previous period... As part of the project “Regionalising LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and access to mental health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, funded by the European Union, in the previous period two trainings were...

Organizations Where LGBTI Persons Can Seek Psychological Support

Here you can find contact information in B/C/S language on civil society organizations where LGBTIQ+ persons can seek inclusive, sensitized support and help both in the form of peer to peer... Here you can find contact information in B/C/S language on civil society organizations where LGBTIQ+ persons can seek inclusive, sensitized support and help both in the form of peer to peer counseling and in the form of...

Presentation of the Action Plan for the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of LGBTI People

The presentation of the 2021-2024 Action Plan for the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of LGBTI People in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held today in the Parliamentary Assembly of... The presentation of the 2021-2024 Action Plan for the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of LGBTI People in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held today in the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina....