Remembering the ‘Dark Side’ Of Sarajevo: Kazani Pit

Sarajevo is a well-known example of multiculturalism and a symbol of coexistence and understanding. However, when it comes to the culture of remembrance, Sarajevo must confront its “dark side” on the slopes of Mount Trebević: the Kazani Pit.

Twenty Thousand Young People, Seven Years of Work: How Much is Homework HUB Worth?

Seven years after the idea won a competition, Homework HUB has grown from a learning space to a youth community. Its director, Mirza Rastoder, sheds light on the scope, limitations, and cost of the platform.

The First Woman to Have a Street Named After Her in Goražde: Dušanka, a Doctor from Belgrade who Lost Her Life in the City on the Drina

The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina left consequences that cannot be repaired.

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CIRCLE project launches in Athens to explore culture and religion as resources for peace
Seventeen partners from 13 countries gathered in Athens on 12–13 October to launch a 3,5-year European research initiative that will work with young people across eight settings affected by conflict and polarisation, exploring new ways to foster dialogue, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

Reclaiming Peace and Cultivating Hope: EuPRA’s Conference Comes to Sarajevo
From 4 to 6 November, Sarajevo hosts the 14th conference of the European Peace Research Association (EuPRA).

Remembering the Child Victims of the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Need for Institutional Responsibility
During the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), children were among the tens of thousands of victims—killed by shelling, sniping, shooting, and other means.

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CBBH Financial Literacy Reforms: Programs, Pitfalls, and Paths Forward
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) won the Financial Stability Initiative Award at the 2026 Central Banking Awards.

Humanizing the Security Council: Screening of “The Veto” and the Implications of Ongoing Atrocities
“The Veto,” a 58-minute documentary made by director Tim Slade last year, premiered at the Sarajevo Kino Meeting Point this June. The film addresses the long-debated topic of the veto power: the exclusive right of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to block any resolution unilaterally.

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Critical Thinking Among Young People: How Much Do We Really Know Before We Vote?
Pre-election posters, sponsored videos on TikTok and Instagram, and lively political debates on television have become part of everyday life for young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), regardless of how interested they are in politics.

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