Bosnia and Herzegovina – Human Rights House Sarajevo
The Human Rights House in Sarajevo was established in 1998 with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Law Students Humanitarian Action (HumAk) and the Human Rights House Foundation in Oslo. The House has become a place where the representatives of NGOs meet and work together and is open for holding seminars and workshops, round tables, press conferences, meetings, gatherings, promotions of books etc. for other NGOs in B&H.
Human rights trends
Human rights on the defensive in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to fail to address the problems of discrimination and human rights violations. 30 Jan 2012 »
Alternative CEDAW Report: Position of women in BiH
The issues of gender equality, realization of women's human rights in public and private spheres, and the application of domestic laws and international obligations, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of discrimination against Women (CEDAW), have been pushed into the background in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country still burdened by ethnic and national divisions, which hinder the social, economic and political development, and dominate the public discourse. 16 Dec 2010 »
Women in political life of BiH
Woman and Society Center recently conducted a study where they have analyzed the presence of women in political and public life, during the general election year 2010 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 09 Dec 2010 »
CAT: BiH not making sufficient efforts to prevent and punish torture
The UN Committee against Torture (CAT), at its recent meetings held in the beginning of November, examined measures adopted by Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to prevent and punish acts of torture. While CAT recognises that BiH has made progress in implementing the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the conclusions also reveal that obstacles remain to its full implementation by BiH authorities. 27 Nov 2010 »
Hillary Clinton calls BH political leaders to overcome ethnic divisions
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Sarajevo last week where she held meetings with members of the tripartite presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) calling them to overcome ethnic divisions that recent elections yet again confirmed, and gave a speech to students of Sarajevo University regarding their role in the process of BiH’s accession to EU. 19 Oct 2010 »
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo
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