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Artificial Intelligence, Media and Information Integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A discussion on “The Artificial Intelligence, Media and Information Integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was organised by the Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo, the Communications Regulatory Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Mediacentar Sarajevo Foundation, as part of the Days of Media...
Access to Information Training for the RS Police Information Officers
Access to public information is an important feature of democratic societies, enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and and the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents (Tromso Convention). Twenty-six public information officers from police administrations in...
Open call for grants to support for Local Authorities in organising Citizens’ Assemblies in South-East Europe
The Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is launching a call for local authorities from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to receive support in organising citizens’...
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...
35 certified police trainers equipped to share expertise on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fourteen law enforcement officers from Republika Srpska and Brčko District (six women and eight men) have completed a training-of-trainers course on technology-facilitated violence against women, reaching 35 certified police officers in total, supported through the Council of Europe project. The...
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...
More transparent justice, stronger public trust: Working Group meets in Neum
The Working Group on the Analysis and Improvement of the Publication of Court and Prosecutorial Decisions is meeting in Neum on 8–9 October 2026, with the support of the Council of Europe, to discuss how judicial information can be made more accessible, understandable and reliable. Why does this...
Council of Europe supports initiative to establish a compensation mechanism for trafficking victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe has supported an initiative by the Ministry of Security and the Ministry of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina to launch the process of establishing an effective compensation mechanism for victims of trafficking in human beings. The initiative marks the beginning of a renewed...
Strengthening the judicial response to sexual violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ensuring that victims of sexual violence can access justice without being exposed to further trauma, requires a judicial response that takes into consideration their experiences and protects their rights throughout criminal proceedings. This was the focus of two capacity-building activities held...
Better-Reasoned Judgments, Stronger Justice
A two-day seminar on the reasoning and drafting of civil judgments was held on 1–2 October 2026 in Sarajevo, bringing together 37 judges and legal advisers from first- and second-instance courts. A well-reasoned judgment is more than a formal requirement. It allows people involved in court...
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...
Financial investigations and the rights of trafficking victims in focus at the Professional Conference of Prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Financial investigations, confiscation of criminal assets and access to compensation for victims of trafficking in human beings were at the heart of Panel II – Trafficking in Human Beings, Hate Speech and Protection of Victims of Violence, held within the XIX Professional Conference of...
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...
Exploring German best practices in rehabilitation and reintegration of women and vulnerable categories of violent extremist offenders
On 2-3 September 2026 a delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of BiH, MoJ of the Federation of BiH, MoJ of Republika Srpska as well professionals from State, Tuzla and Istočno Sarajevo prisons took part in a 2-day study visit...
Election simulations give citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina first-hand experience of new voting procedures
Thousands of citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina had the opportunity to experience the new voting procedures ahead of the 2026 General Elections through a nationwide series of practical election simulations organised in cooperation with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Strengthening protection and assistance for victims of human trafficking, with a focus on children
Nineteen judges, prosecutors, police officers and professionals working in victim and witness support strengthened their knowledge and practical skills on the protection and assistance of victims of trafficking in human beings and child trafficking during a seminar held in Banja Luka. Organised...
21 police officers certified to respond to technology-facilitated violence against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the first time, each of the 10 cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has police officers specifically trained to address technology-facilitated violence against women. Following the successful completion of an advanced training course held in Sarajevo from 16 to 18 September...
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...
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