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BiH and the EU: What do we want to see

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

Online workshop: Let’s talk about sex

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

BRING RAINBOW TO OTHERS: Call for initiatives

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

Delila Hasanbegović: Women Bear the Brunt of the Crisis Caused by the Pandemic

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

IDAHOBIT Campaign – LGBTIQ persons send messages to break the silence

On the occasion of May 17, the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the Sarajevo Open Centre launched the “Break the Silence” campaign, in which LGBTIQ people shared their own experiences with homophobia/biphobia/transphobia. Since the theme of this year’s IDAHOBIT is “Breaking the silence”, we wanted to encourage LGBTIQ people, but also our supporters, … Continued

#SOC interview: Women Politicians on Gender Sensitive Language

Written by: Delila Hasanbegović In times of the COVID-19 pandemic, priority issues important for gender equality in B&H are currently settled in the care economy and the burden that has doubled on the back of women, as well as in a proportionally higher participation of women in the so-called frontline activities (services, trade, healthcare) which … Continued