Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar

Sexual Violence in Public Transport: How to Recognise It and What to Do?

Almost every woman has been subjected to sexual harassment in public transport, which can range from unwanted sexual remarks to masturbation or unwanted touching. On March 8, we launched an activist... Almost every woman has been subjected to sexual harassment in public transport, which can range from unwanted sexual remarks to masturbation or unwanted touching. On March 8, we launched an activist action in public...

Proposals for Amendments to Labor Laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the improvement of gender equality and the protection of rights related to motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood

This policy document offers proposals for amendments to labor laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina the Labor Law in B&H Institutions, FB&H Labor Law, RS Labor Law and District Brčko of B&H... This policy document offers proposals for amendments to labor laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina the Labor Law in B&H Institutions, FB&H Labor Law, RS Labor Law and District Brčko of B&H Labor Law. The...

How to Enable Fathers Easier Access to the Right to Use Maternity Leave?

The aim of this policy paper is to analyze the existing and develop new practices that will enable fathers to have easier access to the legally guaranteed right to use maternity leave. The analysis... The aim of this policy paper is to analyze the existing and develop new practices that will enable fathers to have easier access to the legally guaranteed right to use maternity leave. The analysis and recommendations...

Created Directions and Modes of Action for the Network of LGBTIQ+ Persons and Their Families

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, on 26 and 27 November... 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, on 26 and 27 November 2022, Sarajevo Open...

The Final Conference Closed the Project of Regionalizing LGBTI Inclusive Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Protection in BiH

Sarajevo Open Centre and Wings of Hope Foundation organized the final conference titled „LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and mental health protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina“, that took... Sarajevo Open Centre and Wings of Hope Foundation organized the final conference titled „LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and mental health protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina“, that took place in Sarajevo on...

We Held a Presentation of the Research “Father on Maternity Leave”: More Than Half of the Surveyed Fathers Were Not Even Familiar With the Right to Use Maternity Leave

On December 8, we presented our recently published research “Father on Maternity Leave” in Sarajevo, with the aim of determining whether and to what extent fathers in Bosnia and Herzegovina use... On December 8, we presented our recently published research “Father on Maternity Leave” in Sarajevo, with the aim of determining whether and to what extent fathers in Bosnia and Herzegovina use maternity leave, and...

Conference on Psychosocial Support to LGBTI Persons on December 15th in Sarajevo

Sarajevo Open Centre and Wings of Hope Foundation invite you to the conference titled „LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and mental hralth protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ that will take... Sarajevo Open Centre and Wings of Hope Foundation invite you to the conference titled „LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and mental hralth protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ that will take place in Sarajevo...