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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen response to racism and discrimination
Thirty-one civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina completed a specialised training programme on combating racism and racial discrimination, strengthening their capacities to promote equality and build more inclusive public institutions. The closing gathering, held on 13 May in Tarčin, marked...
Supporting mediation and alternative dispute resolution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A series of meetings held in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Brčko on 27 and 28 April 2026 focused on assessing the current use of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Representatives of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial...
Bihać residents and people on the move join forces for community clean-up ahead of Earth Day
In the run-up to Earth Day, residents and people on the move came together in Bihać to clean public spaces, turning a simple environmental action into a message of solidarity and inclusion. Organised on 19 April across several locations in the city, the clean-up brought together communities that...
Call for applications: Training for media professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo invites journalists and editors from Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for a training course on reporting on electoral processes. The training aims to support professional, accurate and balanced media coverage of elections. It will focus on the current legal...
