“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.

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Balkan Diskurs staff is composed of both local and international members who possess experience and expertise in a wide range of disciplines, ranging from journalism and human rights to peacebuilding and transitional justice. As a team, we are dedicated to supporting young talent, challenging stereotypes and providing viewpoints on society, culture, and politics that cannot be found in other media.
Balkan Diskurs awards
Winner of the Intercultural Achievement Recognition Award by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.
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.

Foreign Entrepreneurs Find Opportunity in Bosnia’s Emerging Startup Scene
Fate is bringing foreigners to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

CALL FOR PROMOTION: SUBJECTIVE ATLAS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Bosnia and Herzegovina through the eyes and feelings of its people.

Violence is Not Love: The Need for Prevention and Awareness
Gender-based violence is sending shockwaves through Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its frequent outcome is fatal: femicide.

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