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20 June 2019
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Well-Being and Safety of Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A new report launched in Sarajevo on 20 June 2019 gives a detailed picture of the physical, sexual and psychological violence many women and girls have had to endure in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The... Read more
19 June 2019
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Inter-religious Contribution to Peace and Stability in BiH – Support to Survivors of Conflict-related Sexual Violence 
Sarajevo, 19th June 2019 – On 19th June, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, a public discussion on "Inter-religious Contribution to Peace and Stability in BiH... Read more
10 April 2019
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World must work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all, says new UNFPA report
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 10 April 2019— The global reproductive rights movement that began in the 1960s transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of women, empowering them to govern their own... Read more
2 April 2019
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A conjoint health package aimed at fighting gender-based sexual violence, presented in Republika Srpska
Banja Luka, 2 April 2019 - In the presence of numerous officials, the promotion of a Conjoint Resource Package for the response of health and psychosocial service providers in Republika Srpska to... Read more
25 March 2019
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“We expect respect,” say migrants and refugees
BIHAC/SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina – “We still risk our lives,” said Hatidza*, a 26-year-old migrant transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Last time when we tried to pass the border, you... Read more
11 March 2019
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Promotion of Resource package aiming at the internal structuring and establishment of referral mechanisms for CRSV cases
Sarajevo, 11. March 2019 - In the presence of numerous officials today, the City Hall in Sarajevo hosted the handover and promotion of the Unified Resource Package for FBiH healthcare system’s... Read more
9 January 2019
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A THEATRICAL PLAY BY YOUNG ACTIVISTS: From Yellow Boots footsteps to the support for those who have survived sexual violence during the war
It is show time. The lights in the theater are going out, and at the same time, the audience's clutter is quieting down. A few minutes later, the silence is being interrupted by the narrator's voice... Read more
14 December 2018
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UNFPA AWARDS PRESENTED: Acknowledgment of commendable efforts undertaken to fight social stereotypes, prejudices and for contribution in advancing human rights
For the third consecutive year, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is granting awards and acknowledgments to individuals and civil society organizations that oppose social stereotypes,... Read more
13 December 2018
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A joint Manual of the Inter-religious Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina for members of the clergy working with survivors of conflict related sexual violence
Sarajevo, December 13, 2018 A special publication of the Interreligious Council in BiH, „ joint Manual of the Inter-religious Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina for members of the clergy working with... Read more
24 November 2018
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Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN WOMEN, calling for solidarity with survivors and survivor advocates and women’s human rights defenders who are working to prevent and... Read more

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