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
Harem Girls, Sajsi MC, and Vimoksha to Perform at the LGBTIQ Arts and Activism Festival — All Events Are Free of Charge This year’s Kvirhana Festival is held under the slogan “We’re Not New Here”, boldly affirming the existence, resistance, and contribution of LGBTIQ people throughout history. With this theme, we aim to shed light … Continued
When we talk about the situation in the field of gender equality and human rights of women in the past three years, several topics are particularly important. However, one topic has notably dominated both public discourse and the feminist movement itself. This is the field of domestic violence, femicide and gender-based violence. A large number … Continued
The National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has announced that, during its Thirteenth Regular Session, it adopted the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Republika Srpska. This law has removed gender identity as a protected characteristic of transgender individuals from all provisions, including those related to hate crimes and hate speech. We … Continued
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
Through Žarana Papić School of Feminism, Sarajevo Open Centre has, since 2015, continued the Women’s Studies Programme „Žarana Papić“ that was launched and led by the Association Žene ženama in 1998 as the first study programme about women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The school is a space for exchange of knowledge on feminism(s) and tends … Continued
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
Throughout 2023 and the first half of 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a slew of political and economic challenges that diverted decision-makers’ attention away from the process of EU integration, i.e. the reforms that must be adopted so that Bosnia and Herzegovina can finally catch up with the rest of the region on this path. … Continued
In September, in anticipation of the 2024 local elections, we actively addressed the issue of politics and the rights of LGBTIQ persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to presenting the online resource imaizac.ba, a presentation of two studies was also held: ”Research on the Attitudes of LGBTIQ+ People About Political Parties in Bosnia and … Continued
Through our work, we strive to empower LGBTIQ people to fight for their rights through various types of work and activism and also to connect with each other and build a strong community. That was the idea behind the Activist School, which took place in September. The school’s carefully crafted curriculum focused on online activism … Continued