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Proposals for Amendments to Labor Laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the improvement of gender equality and the protection of rights related to motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood

This policy document offers proposals for amendments to labor laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina ­ the Labor Law in B&H Institutions, FB&H Labor Law, RS Labor Law and District Brčko of B&H Labor Law. The policy paper follows the logic of presenting the currently valid provisions of the labor laws, then lists proposed amendments to … Continued

How to Enable Fathers Easier Access to the Right to Use Maternity Leave?

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

The Final Conference Closed the Project of Regionalizing LGBTI Inclusive Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Protection in BiH

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

We Held a Presentation of the Research “Father on Maternity Leave”: More Than Half of the Surveyed Fathers Were Not Even Familiar With the Right to Use Maternity Leave

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

Conference on Psychosocial Support to LGBTI Persons on December 15th in Sarajevo

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

Terms of Reference for the Final Evaluation of the Project

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

Five New Contact Persons Have Been Appointed in Five Cantonal Prosecutor’s Offices to Receive Reports of Violence Against LGBTI People

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

The Final Conference “Human Rights of Transgender Persons Between Law and Medicine in BiH: Situation and Possibilities” Was Held

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