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 and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska, and the Police of Brčko District. The practice of other actors in Bosnia and … Continued
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 provide important analysis on the engagement of women in the security sector and other relevant topics pertaining to gender and security. … Continued
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 announced in response to the request of the Sarajevo Open Centre. The initiative to mark the … Continued
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 master’s degree in Gender Studies. She is author of numerous publications in the field of queer studies and feminism. 250 years ago, … Continued
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 gathering where we want to provide a safe space to celebrate our identities, to … Continued
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 different collection period specified. Authors: Darko Pandurević, Delila Hasanbegović, Jozo Blažević, Nejra Agić Editors: Emina Bošnjak and … Continued
One year after the European Commission issued the Opinion on the Application of Bosnia and Herzegovina for European Union membership, citizens of BiH are waiting for concrete steps by local authorities in the direction of meeting the priorities set out in Opinion. In order to returning the focus to the EU accession process, especially in … Continued
It’s time to talk about sex! Sex shouldn’t be a taboo. We should all view it as a way of having fun and learning about ourselves and others. We can have sex in different ways, so there are specifics when we are gay or lesbian, cis or trans person. Let’s talk in a safe online … Continued
Deadline: 16.07.2020. Who can apply? LGBTIQ + people, supporters We invite all individuals, informal groups, LGBTIQ rights activists who want to make a positive change in society and their local community to apply to our call for initiatives that will contribute to a better position and visibility of LGBTIQ people. We will give priority to … Continued
Sarajevo Open Centre’s Programme Coordinator, Delila Hasanbegović, has written an article for the publication issued by Friedrich Ebert Foundation, named: Political Trends & DynamicsThe COVID-19 Pandemic in Southeast Europe: Experiences on the Ground, covering the topic of labour and status of women in fields of trade and services. „It is no surprise that women too … Continued