Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

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...

The Price of Protests: Freedom of Assembly Practices of the Competent Institutions in BiH

Sarajevo Open Centre issued this report, that analyses the right to freedom of assembly, with focus on practices of the competent authorities: the ministries of the interior in the cantons of the... Sarajevo Open Centre issued this report, that analyses the right to freedom of assembly, with focus on practices of the competent authorities: the ministries of the interior in the cantons of the Federation of Bosnia...

PUBLICATION: What is the Gender of Security?

The second volume of the “What is the Gender of Security?” series was created in partnership with The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of established and emerging practitioners... The second volume of the “What is the Gender of Security?” series was created in partnership with The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of established and emerging practitioners and academics to...

The Ministry confirmed, but the final decision is to be reached by the Council of Ministers: 8 September may soon be celebrated institutionally

Marking 8 September, the date of the first BiH Pride March, will be included in the proposal for the Program marking the important dates in the field of human rights in BiH, the Ministry of Human... Marking 8 September, the date of the first BiH Pride March, will be included in the proposal for the Program marking the important dates in the field of human rights in BiH, the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees...

”Feminism is a way of life, the value we live” – The first lecture of the Žarana Papić School of Feminism was held

On Saturday 18th July we opened the “Žarana Papić” School of Feminism for the 6th generation – 27 students from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina. First lecturer was Jasmina... On Saturday 18th July we opened the “Žarana Papić” School of Feminism for the 6th generation – 27 students from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina. First lecturer was Jasmina Čaušević, who has a...

ALL-DAY QUEER SUMMER FUN – Traditional Gathering for the LGBTIQ Community

On Sunday, 26th July from 1 pm, in the yard of the Zelena Dolina restaurant, we are organizing a traditional gathering for the LGBTIQ community. For the third year in a row, we invite you to join us... On Sunday, 26th July from 1 pm, in the yard of the Zelena Dolina restaurant, we are organizing a traditional gathering for the LGBTIQ community. For the third year in a row, we invite you to join us for an all-day...

Pink Report 2020 – Annual Report on the State of Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pink Report 2020 – Annual Report on the State of Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina The report covers the time period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, except for... Pink Report 2020 – Annual Report on the State of Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina The report covers the time period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, except for data with a...