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The Criminal Code Is Not a Place for Ideological Battles: Protection from Violence Must Be Equal for All

Sarajevo Open Centre condemns the adoption of the amendment to the Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which limits the definition of “close person” in the context of protection from violence exclusively to individuals of the opposite sex. This amendment represents an unacceptable concession to conservative politics, contradicting the spirit of international … Continued

Pink Report 2025 – Annual Report on the State of Human Rights of LGBTI People in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The state of human rights of LGBTI people in 2024 was marked by extremely slow and minimal institutional progress, continued social intolerance, the strengthening of regressive policies, and consequently, regressive regulations for LGBTI people in BiH. Although some progress was noted in terms of public dialogue and a degree of institutional openness, systemic changes remain … Continued

European Parliament Member Visits FBiH Parliament: How Croatia’s EU Accession Experience Can Help Improve LGBTI Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On Friday, March 21, a meeting was held at the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) on the topic “LGBTI Human Rights in BiH Through the Lens of EU Integration.” The meeting was attended by Member of the European Parliament Gordan Bosanac, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the FBiH Parliament … Continued

Advocating Ban and Abortion Opposition in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Organizations, Initiatives and Individuals

The aim of this publication is to analyze individuals, formal and informal groups, organizations and foundations in Bosnia and Herzegovina that oppose the possibility o abortion on demand, and advocate its ban through changes in legislation, or try to influence the attitude towards abortion among decision makers or the general public through organizing public events, … Continued