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Bosnia and Herzegovina

May 30, 2012
Building Bridges - a Film about Bosnia’s Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative

Currently showing at film festivals around the world, Building Bridges is an inspiring documentary chronicling the story of the Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative, an exceptional group of community leaders, political activists, and ordinary citizens who launched a joint effort to transcend ethnic

May 30, 2012
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Women's rights still an uphill battle in Republika Srpska

Although guarantees exist on paper, non-compliance with the standards and principles of gender equality remain an obstacle for women in Republika Srpska, advocates say.  In RS (Republika Srpska), experts say, the most common forms of discrimination against women are domestic violence, viola

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: conference on women in conflict prevention, crisis management, peace building

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: conference on women in conflict prevention, crisis management, peace building

 Engaging women in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation will be the topic of an OSCE conference.

New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

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March 2, 2009

New Realities Concerning European Left Wing Gender Equality Politics: Case Study from the South Eastern European Region

This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.

Women, Peace and Security

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September 25, 2008

Women, Peace and Security

This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.

This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.

Public Awareness about Discrimination against Women and Gender Related Human Rights Violations in Republika Srpska

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April 8, 2008

Public Awareness about Discrimination against Women and Gender Related Human Rights Violations in Republika Srpska

This report identifies differences in attitudes between men and women toward discrimination against women and gender related human rights violations.

This report identifies differences in attitudes between men and women toward discrimination against women and gender related human rights violations.

Media and Gender Equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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April 8, 2008

Media and Gender Equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This report describes women's portrayal in media and their limited participation in the creation of media policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This report describes women's portrayal in media and their limited participation in the creation of media policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Opportunities and Challenges for Introducing Gender Sensitive Budgeting in the Area of Domestic Violence

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April 7, 2008

Opportunities and Challenges for Introducing Gender Sensitive Budgeting in the Area of Domestic Violence

This report analyses the budgets of four public institutions working on social protection in Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It assesses public resources allocated to provide services to domestic violence victims, with a focus on domestic violence shelters.

This report analyses the budgets of four public institutions working on social protection in Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It assesses public resources allocated to provide services to domestic violence victims, with a focus on domestic violence shelters.

Women Today

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April 7, 2008

Women Today

This report examines the role of women in development processes and stereotypes existing in society against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This report examines the role of women in development processes and stereotypes existing in society against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.