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Religious communities strengthening solidarity and support for people on the move
How can religious communities help people on the move feel supported, welcomed and included? This question brought together a total of 24 participants, including religious leaders, theology professors, civil society activists, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and media representatives in...
Lawyers explore stronger legal protection for journalists and ways to counter SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Twenty-six lawyers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina explored practical ways to strengthen the legal protection of journalists and challenge abusive lawsuits targeting public participation during a two-day training in Neum on 15-16 October 2026. The exchange focused onapplying European human...
Better interviews, stronger safeguards: police inspectors prepare to lead change in Bosnia and Herzegovina
For a person in police detention, an interview can be a defining moment. It should be a search for reliable information—not a source of fear or pressure. The way an interview is planned, conducted and recorded can help protect a person’s dignity and rights, while also supporting sound...
Workshop to strengthen judicial and prosecutorial integrity through disciplinary accountability and transparency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe and the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a two-day workshop on strengthening disciplinary accountability and transparency for judges and prosecutors on 21–22 September 2026. It brought together judges, prosecutors and legal experts to...
Judges discuss stronger protection for journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How should courts respond when journalists face violence, threats or legal pressure because of their work? This was at the centre of discussions among judges from across Bosnia and Herzegovina at a Council of Europe workshop focused on judicial protection of journalists and media freedom. The...
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs stronger protection for journalists, new study finds
Journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina face growing risks, while the system for protecting them still has significant gaps, a new study finds. Entitled "Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina", the study assesses the Bosnia and Herzegovina’s protection system...
EU, Council of Europe and OSCE partnership in action: tackling racism through co-operation
As many as 100 representatives of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international organisations, academia, civil society and religious communities gathered in Sarajevo on 8 and 9 September for the international conference “Racism, Religion and Belief: Challenges and Perspectives”, dedicated...
Strengthening Professional Media Coverage of Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strengthening professional, accurate and balanced media elections reporting was the focus of a training for journalists and media professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants had the opportunity to learn about European standards for professional election reporting and how these standards...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Training for media professionals in BiH on reporting during the election campaign
The Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo is calling upon journalists and editors from Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for a two-day training course on reporting during election campaigns. The purpose of this training is to support professional, accurate and balanced reporting on elections and the...
Institutions join forces to strengthen the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prosecutors and police officers serving as contact points for the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthened their co-operation and exchanged practical experiences in Banja Luka on 17 and 18 June, as part of ongoing efforts for a more effective response to threats and attacks...
