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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...
Bosnia and Herzegovina police acquire modern investigative interviewing methods
A new generation of police inspectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina is strengthening its investigative interviewing skills through specialised training held on 16-17 June 2026 in Tuzla designed to promote more professional, reliable and human rights-compliant criminal investigations. Based on modern...
Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina provides practical tools and guidance...
New pilot courts in Horizontal Facility action in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance staff satisfaction surveys
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a workshop in Modriča on May 22, 2026 to assist new pilot courts participating in the action Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ) in introducing internal satisfaction surveys...
Zavidovići youth stands against hate
“Young people will inherit the world and we are here to deliver change.” These are the words of Hana Marušić, a young person from Zavidovići who took part in a street action on 21 May 2026 promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan Zavidovići youth stands...
Strengthening election reporting in the age of disinformation and AI
Strengthening professional, accurate and balanced reporting during elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the focus of a two-day training for media professionals dedicated to reporting on electoral processes. The training took place in Neum on 12-14 May 2026. Its aim was to support journalists...
