Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

HUMANELY ABOUT PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Give them back their dignity

By Vanja Stokić How to report about people on the move in the media When it comes to the attitude towards migrants and refugees, Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state fails the humanity test on a daily... By Vanja Stokić How to report about people on the move in the media When it comes to the attitude towards migrants and refugees, Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state fails the humanity test on a daily basis. A...

Training for BH endocrinologists: regarding the medical aspects of gender reassignment

One of these trainings, titled “Medical aspects of gender reassignment: Regarding adequate, trans-specific and inclusive services and support for trans persons in the process of transition,” was... One of these trainings, titled “Medical aspects of gender reassignment: Regarding adequate, trans-specific and inclusive services and support for trans persons in the process of transition,” was held mid-January. As...

14 SOC’s initiatives incorporated into the Gender Action Plan of Sarajevo Canton

The Government of Sarajevo Canton held its 49th session in December 2019, at which it adopted the Gender Action Plan of Sarajevo Canton for the period 2019 to 2022. The creation of this Gender Action... The Government of Sarajevo Canton held its 49th session in December 2019, at which it adopted the Gender Action Plan of Sarajevo Canton for the period 2019 to 2022. The creation of this Gender Action Plan was initiated...

We are looking for a program evaluation consultant

Purpose of this programme evaluation will be, on the one hand, to evaluate the outcomes of the above mentioned strategic plan, and, on the other hand, to be a basis for the new strategic plan... Purpose of this programme evaluation will be, on the one hand, to evaluate the outcomes of the above mentioned strategic plan, and, on the other hand, to be a basis for the new strategic plan 2021-2023 that will be done...

What the LGBTIQ Community Thinks about Bosnian and Herzegovinian Media Coverage

Between September and November 2019, Mediacentar Sarajevo conducted a mini-survey on media coverage of LGBTIQ topics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and than asked LGBTIQ community members what they... Between September and November 2019, Mediacentar Sarajevo conducted a mini-survey on media coverage of LGBTIQ topics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and than asked LGBTIQ community members what they thought of media content...

Merlinka in Sarajevo 2020 – Freedom follows the brave

For the eighth time in Sarajevo, from February 6th to 8th 2020, Sarajevo Open Centre will hold the international queer film festival Merlinka, which has been organized in Belgrade for the past eleven... For the eighth time in Sarajevo, from February 6th to 8th 2020, Sarajevo Open Centre will hold the international queer film festival Merlinka, which has been organized in Belgrade for the past eleven years with the idea...

Orange report 5 – Report on the State of the Human Rights of Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period 2016-2019

After a three-year break we are publishing Orange report, a report on the state of human rights of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The report covers issues related to violence against women,... After a three-year break we are publishing Orange report, a report on the state of human rights of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The report covers issues related to violence against women, conflictrelated sexual...