Newsroom: Combating digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina II
Consent-based approach key to strengthening protection against sexual violence
The best prevention against sexual violence is a legal framework that incorporates the definition of rape based on the absence of freely given consent, supported by effective institutional measures to protect survivors and ensure access to justice. This was the key message of a conference held in...
Council of Europe and BiH institutions reaffirm co-operation on combating violence against women
Advancing efforts to combat violence against women and further align domestic legislation with the Istanbul Convention were the focus of a series of meetings held on 19 May between representatives of the Council of Europe and key institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina responsible for human rights...
Supporting initiatives in Republika Srpska to align criminal legislation with Istanbul Convention
Efforts to strengthen the institutional response to sexual violence in Republika Srpska through a consent-based approach were advanced during a round-table discussion held in Banja Luka on 4 May. The discussion focused on ongoing initiatives to amend the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska in line...
Police officers strengthen skills to address online violence against women
Improving the response of law enforcement to violence against women in the digital environment was the focus of a three-day training held in Sarajevo from 15 to 17 April 2026. The activity brought together 18 police officers from across the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including officers...
Strengthening responses to online violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Improving how police respond to technology-facilitated violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the focus of a training session held in Sarajevo from 16 to 18 March 2026, bringing together 18 law enforcement representatives from Republika Srpska and Brčko District. The training...
Bosnia and Herzegovina steps up action on technology-facilitated violence against women
A two-day conference took place in Neum on 15-16 September 2025 to discuss promising legal practices from other Council of Europe member states for countering technologically facilitated violence against women and girls. The conference brought together lawmakers and gender equality institutions...
Police officers in Bosnia and Herzegovina gain vital skills to recognise, prevent, and combat digital violence against women
Three consecutive training sessions were held for a group of twenty police officers – 9 women and 11 men – from ten cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in June and July 2025 as part of a comprehensive training programme on addressing technology-facilitated violence against women....
Call to civil society organisations: Grants for projects addressing digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe invites proposals under the project Combating Digital and Sexual Violence Against Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina II, aimed at co-funding initiatives by civil society organisations with proven expertise in preventing and responding to violence against women and domestic...
New training programme strengthens Bosnian-Herzegovinian judiciary’s response to sexual violence cases
A two-day training session to enhance the competences of judges and prosecutors from Bosnia and Herzegovina on how to handle cases of sexual violence, in the context of applying the standards set out in the Istanbul Convention, was held on 26-27 June in Trebinje The training programme adds to...
Standing up, speaking out: Journalists from Bosnia and Herzegovina empowered for combating gender-based violence
Journalists from across Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Neum on 15-16 May to strengthen their role in combating gender-based violence against female journalists, particularly online abuse that threatens both individual safety and media freedom. The two-day training brought together 24 media...
Strengthening reporting systems to effectively combat digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A two-day expert workshop held in Jahorina brought together key representatives from across Bosnia and Herzegovina to improve systemic reporting and data collection on digital and sexual violence against women. The event, which took place on 12-13 May 2025, aimed to strengthen institutional...
Women as equal partners in the AI revolution: a call for gender equality in the digital age
“The AI and digital revolution must also be a revolution for gender equality,” says the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset ahead of International Women’s Day. “Together, we can break down barriers to build a future where women and girls lead, innovate, and drive the digital...
CALL FOR TENDERS: Provision of national consultancy services related to combating violence against women
The Council of Europe is looking for Providers for the provision of national consultancy services to be requested by the Council on an as needed basis. Providers are expected to bring expertise aligned with European standards, particularly in the following areas: gender equality, online...
Next stage in combating digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe has launched a new project in Bosnia and Herzegovina to support BiH authorities in aligning laws, policies, and practices with Council of Europe standards for combating digital and sexual violence against women. These standards primarily include the Istanbul Convention, case...
Practical research resources for professionals combating digital and sexual violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Three new Council of Europe studies are available to institutions, professionals, and civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen their response to digital and sexual violence against women. These studies provide legal analysis and practical guidelines to support the harmonisation of...
The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention)
Istanbul Convention page
Text of the Convention
Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO)
About GREVIO
General Recommendation No.1 on the digital dimension of violence against women
Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo
Maja GRUJIĆ
Senior Project Officer
Vildana SARAČEVIĆ
Project Assistant
Council of Europe
Gender Equality Division
