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10/02/2014
Violence is not the Problem, the Problem is that it had to Come to Violence

Women, whose rights are not respected, represent one of the most marginalized groups in BH society. Thus, the Women’s Network BiH gives full support to the citizens, who are...

08/02/2014
MEPs take stock of LGBT rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On February 6, 2014, the European Parliament adopted three of its annual reports on the EU accession process for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro. Last month,...

06/02/2014
Sarajevo Open Centre contribution to ILGA-Europe Annual Review

In January of 2014, Sarajevo Open centre had submitted its short report on the status of human rights of LGBT persons in BiH to ILGA-Europe. This report is the contribution of SOC...

04/02/2014
Summary of the Three Days of Merlinka in SARAJEVO

The international queer festival Merlinka held in Sarajevo was announced to the police twenty days before its opening. We had a meeting, they received all the necessary...

01/02/2014
Merlinka Continues: See You Tomorrow!

Although today’s discussion was violently interrupted, Festival Merlinka will continue with the planned film screenings tomorrow, with extra security forces. We will be...

31/01/2014
Training ‘Overcoming the Language of Fear – The Role of Media in Affirmation of LGBT rights’, 22-23 February, 2014

What is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity? Is the word faggot offensive? Should journalists have an active role in creating an environment free of...