Tag: research

Beyond the Labels. The Socio-Economic Position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex People in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 27, 2026

This publication presents the findings of a study on the socio-economic position of LGBTI people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on education, employment, labour rights, financial and housing conditions, and quality of life. Conducted in 2026, the research included 121 LGBTI people from five regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and 1,000 respondents from the general … Continued

Research Report on Online Violence and Hate Speech Towards LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina

September 2, 2024

In today’s digital age, freedom of expression on the Internet is a key element of a democratic society, allowing for broad participation and exchange of ideas. However, this freedom is often abused to spread hate speech and online violence, especially towards vulnerable social groups such as LGBTIQ+ persons. Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the challenges of … Continued

Numbers of Equality 3: Research on Problems and Needs of LGBTI Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023 – Analysis of Findings

December 7, 2023

Despite the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made visible progress in protecting and supporting LGBTI human rights during the past twenty years of activism, resulting in the continuity of pride marches, queer culture and art festivals, and the adoption of the Action Plan to Improve the State of Human Rights of LGBTI People, there … Continued

Acceptance from a Distance – Attitudes Towards Homosexual, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex people in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 9, 2023

The aim of this research was to provide a deep understanding of the position of LGBTI people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the factors that shape their daily lives, as well to provide insight into the views and offer an understanding of the attitudes and opinions of the general population in BiH towards LGBTI people, … Continued

Research on Regulation, Availability and Practice of Abortion in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 2, 2023

As Sarajevo Open Centre, working on women’s rights and gender equality, strives to create a robust basis for an evidence-based approach and full availability and accessibility of abortion services in all parts of BiH, with this research we continue the annual monitoring of the state of women’s rights, including sexual and reproductive health. The research … Continued

Father on Maternity Leave: Research on Legislative and Administrative Barriers to the Use of Maternity Leave in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 28, 2022

The aim of this research is to determine whether fathers use maternity leave and to what extent, and whether there is space for improving the laws governing this area, as well as public policies that would increase the participation of men in family life. The ultimate goal is to increase the participation of women in … Continued