Gazi Hursev-Bey Mosque as a Symbol of Multi-Ethnic Sarajevo

Gazi Husrev-Bey Mosque is located in the Baščaršija neighborhood of Sarajevo’s Stari Grad Municipality.

Smoking Ban in the Federation of BiH: Protection or Nonsense?

The smoking ban in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), which has been in effect since June 2025, has reduced in-door smoking and protected people from second-hand smoke in cafes and clubs, and especially restaurants where food is served.

The International Community: An Indispensable Partner for BiH After 30 Years

In the three decades of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the international community has transitioned from a judicial role to a crucial partner in strengthening institutions and non-governmental organizations, respecting human rights, implementing transitional justice, and supporting young people.

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“Dayton Legacies: 30 years of peace” – A Better Future Focused on Youth
The conclusion drawn from the international conference “Dayton Legacies: 30 Years of Peace” was that there is no option other than peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

Challenges of Illegal Landfills in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently home to some 1,000 illegal landfills, representing not only an ecological problem but a hazard to the safety, health, and wellbeing of citizens throughout the country.

Global Scholars Network on Identity and Conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In September 2025, the University of Sarajevo’s Faculty of Political Science welcomed the third edition of the Global Scholars Network on Identity and Conflict (GSNIC) Annual Conference.

Peace Festival 2025: Empowering Youth to Build a Better Society
The fourth Peace Festival [Mir Festival] brought together 50 young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin a journey through art, dialogue, learning and getting to know each other in Čardaci in Vitez.

Sabina Vajrača on her Journey as a Filmmaker and Reconnecting with her Bosnian Roots
“If I can use my trauma to help other people process theirs, no matter where they come from or what their background is, then that’s my obligation and my service in this world.”

Subjective Atlas of BiH: Peace and the Legacy of Dayton through the Eyes of Young People
On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the Subjective Atlas of Bosnia and Herzegovina was presented at the Sarajevo City Hall, with an accompanying exhibition of works by local youth focusing on how they see, feel, and experience their country.

Bosnian War Art Omladina Human Rights Youth Activism Culture Remembrance Peacebuilding Transitional Justice Interethnic Relations Education Women Srebrenica Sarajevo Bosnia Genocide Ordinary Heroes Coexistence War Crimes Srđan Aleksić Youth Competition Reconciliation Moral Courage Discrimination Media Photography Politics Film Storytelling Suživot Journalism Health Economy WARM Unemployment Religion Gender Inequality Contested Memory Business