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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...
Women candidates in Bosnia and Herzegovina build confidence and solidarity through Council of Europe Academy
The atmosphere is lively and warm in Neum. With the sea stretching beyond the conference hall windows, participants exchange inside jokes, pose for selfies and greet one another like old friends. Yet only months ago, many of them had never met. Over four modules of the Council of Europe's Academy...
Law enforcement further strengthens skills to address technology-facilitated violence against women
A second training session was organised for 15 law enforcement representatives from Republika Srpska and Brčko District in Sarajevo from 13 to 15 July 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional responses to technology-facilitated violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina....
Future lawyers in the Western Balkans take on digital violence against women
“Violence knows no borders, but neither does our empathy.” The words of one participant capture the spirit of this year's Regional Summer School in Trebinje better than any programme agenda ever could. Inside a simulated courtroom, 30 law students from across the Western Balkans sit before a...
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...
GRETA publishes its fourth report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
In its fourth evaluation round report published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) welcomes steps taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen its response to human trafficking, while highlighting the need for further progress in...
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...
Investing in election administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen democratic resilience
Strengthening the professionalism of election administration is key to safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes and building public trust in democratic institutions. This was one of the main messages of a round-table discussion on 16 June 2026 in Sarajevo dedicated to establishing a...
Strengthening capacities of prison staff in Bosnia and Herzegovina on prison operational work
Practitioners in Bosnia and Herzegovina enhanced their knowledge and skills in prison operational work during a three-day “training of trainers” programme held in Sarajevo from 9 to 11 June. They explored the legal framework, key elements of the operational cycle, work recording and...
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...
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...
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...
Lawyers in Bosnia and Herzegovina better equipped to represent and protect the rights of trafficking victims
Lawyers certified to represent cases before the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as representatives of bar associations from across the country, took part in a training held in Buna on 20–21 May which will help them better support and represent victims of human trafficking in criminal...
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...
Developing tailored rehabilitation support for women and vulnerable violent extremist offenders in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Institutions and practitioners in Bosnia and Herzegovina are stepping up efforts to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration approaches for women and vulnerable groups of violent extremist offenders, with a focus on developing more tailored and effective support measures. As part of these...
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...
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...
Council of Europe and Central Election Commission discuss priorities ahead of General Elections
Head of the Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo, Bojana Urumova, together with Belgian Ambassador to BiH, Christine Detaille, met with the President of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jovan Kalaba, as well as Commission members Irena Hadžiabdić and Suad Arnautović,...
Newly appointed judges and prosecutors advance skills in applying human rights standards
Thirty-seven newly appointed judges and prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina have completed Council of Europe training on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights in domestic judicial practice. The training sessions, part of their mandatory induction programme, were held in...
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