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 report is based on a survey undertaken by the OSCE with support from the European Commission, UNFPA and other partners in 2018.
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In several countries in Eastern Europe, populations are shrinking. The world’s ten fastest shrinking populations are all in Central and Eastern Europe. Bosnia and Herzegovina, with
expected population shrinking of 13%, is very close to these ten countries. However, these population projections are based on medium fertility variant and not taking into consideration
emigrations in which BiH is at the forefront. This means that, if negative demographic trends are not reversed, more significant population decline could be expected in BiH. Governments
are concerned about the negative impact of population decline – and population ageing – on the economy, social systems, infrastructure, and even national security.
But what are the real causes of population decline? What are the consequences? And what does this mean for the policy responses we need to tackle this phenomenon? These brief Q&As
provide answers to these questions and dispel some common myths and misconceptions.
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Research on the views of youth about comprehensive sexuality education, and their knowledge of and attitudes towards reproductive health was conducted for the purpose of program activities planning of the United Nations Population Fund in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNFPA BiH). The results of this research can also be used by other organizations working with youth as well as decision-makers for similar purposes.
Participants of the research were selected through a network of youth organizations and the results are not statistically representative for the entire BiH territory. Therefore, a comparison with the data of other, similar surveys is recommended for the use of results with greater reliability.
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UNFPA Annual Country Program Document Event (CPD) is a platform to facilitate experience exchange, summation of results achieved and ways forward. CPD Event allows for strategic level discussions over interventions in UNFPA key mandate areas: sexual and reproductive health, youth and adolescents, gender equality and women’s empowerment and population dynamics.
Full reviewMental health issues affect the lives of many older persons and the Healthy Ageing Centers represent a tool to increase socialization of older persons and improve their mental and general health. The survey shows the impact of these centers to older persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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When a girl reaches age 10 in our region, her world is about to change.
As she embarks on her journey through adolescence and on to adulthood, the coming years will be crucial for determining in which direction her life will go.
She could flourish, gradually building her skills and enhancing her horizons, nurtured by an enabling and empowering environment in her family and community that encourages her to start making choices and shape her own future.
But her dreams may also be shattered as social and cultural norms and discriminatory laws and practices hold her back.
At age 10, a girl in our region is at a crossroads.
Which path she takes does not only matter for her own life. It matters for the lives of all of us.
Because we all win when a girl – a hundred girls, a generation of girls – can fulfill their potential. Human capital strengthens. Economies grow. Wealth rises.
It is in our hands to help make this happen.
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Shelter From the Storm: A transformative agenda for women and girls in a crisis-prone world
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A regional overview supplementing UNFPA’s State of World Population 2015
Full reviewGender-based violence is one of the most serious and most widespread violation of human rights around the world. One in three women worldwide has experienced one form of violence in their lives. Research on the prevalence and characteristics of violence against women from 2012 showed that 47.3% of women in the Republic of Srpska experienced some form of violence in her life after the age of fifteen. The highest percentage of women - 39.1% survived the psychological violence, 26.5% physical, 6.4% sexual and 2.1% economic violence. The consequences that gender-based violence leaves on life, especially the health of women and their children are serious and far-reaching. Solving this problem requires committed and coordinated response of the whole society: government, international institutions and organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector and citizens. Through the support and partnership with all responsible partners, in particular the health sector, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) contributes to the creation of zero tolerance society for gender-based violence in more than 150 countries.
Full reviewIn today’s societies, social stigma refers to negative stereotypical views of certain groups of persons such as persons with mental disorders and even some physical illnesses, people with certain sexual orientation, education, skin colour, people prone to committing crimes, including those determined by the nationality or ethnic origin or religion. In understanding the forms of stigmatization it is important to have a clear idea of the following four concepts: attitude, stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination.
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