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 will be based on the research we conducted last year, concerning the obstacles to the use of maternity leave … Continued
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 Centre organised the event to launch the network of LGBTIQ+ persons and their families. This event continues the multi-year work of the … Continued
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 15 December 2022. Since the beginning of 2021, Sarajevo Open Centre and the Wings of Hope Foundation have been implementing the project Regionalising LGBTI … Continued
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 whether there is space for improving the laws governing this area, as well as public policies that would increase the participation … Continued
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 Hotel Holiday (Zmaja od Bosne 4), in the Neretva hall, on the 15 December 2022. Since the beginning of 2021, Sarajevo Open Centre … Continued
We present you another Orange Report on the state of human rights of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period from the beginning to the end of 2021. The report strives to contribute to the field of women’s human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina through accurate, precise and timely information over the four chapters, … Continued
Terms of Reference for the final evaluation of the Project „Regionalising LGBTI inclusive psychosocial support and access to mental health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ Title: Consultant – Final evaluation of the Project Duration of the project that needs to be evaluated: two years (1.1.2021-31.12.2022.) Duration of the engagement: 10 December 2022 – 20 … Continued
LGBTIQ people who have experienced violence because of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation can now directly establish contact with prosecutors – contact persons in all cantonal prosecutor’s offices. This significant victory for the Sarajevo Open Centre is the result of years of direct collaboration with prosecutors. Five new contact prosecutors were appointed following a … Continued
On November 4, a final conference on the topic “Human Rights of Transgender Persons between Law and Medicine in BiH: Situation and Possibilities” was held in Sarajevo as part of the project “Improving the Rights and Position of Transgender Persons in BiH”, which was funded by the USAID/INSPIRE Human Rights Support Program. Liam Isić spoke … Continued
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, a working meeting was held in Sarajevo on 31 October 2022, to launch the network of civil society organizations that provide psychosocial support to the LGBTI community, organised by Sarajevo … Continued