The Sound of the Hammer and the Visual Identity of Mostar’s Old Town

The sound of a hammer striking copper in the Old Town of Mostar is not just a craft rhythm, but an echo of centuries-old tradition, intangible heritage, and the identity of the city—a city that is under UNESCO protection.

AfterSchool Program: A Small Example of Big Changes

As part of the AfterSchool program, volunteers in Sarajevo, Mostar, Zenica, and Tuzla help children without parental care by providing them with academic support as well as extracurricular workshops and similar activities designed to build self-confidence, teamwork, and other skills that will be useful to them in the future.

New Lives Between Borders: Foreign Workers as the Face of the ‘New’ Sarajevo

In Bosnia's changing landscape, foreign workers are quietly fostering a newfound vibrancy in daily life. This phenomenon is but one indication of the multi-dimensional change affecting BiH as it moves forward as a post-conflict society.

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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.
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Building Peace With The New Generation
Despite the divisions, war narratives and burdens of the 1990s, young people in the region are finding ways to build bridges and create common spaces to build a better society.

Women in Rural Areas: Guardians of the Past and Creators of the Future
Very often, women in rural areas are said to be the pillar of tradition and family values. The real picture is much more complex.

Social Media on Trial
“It seems like impunity is the rule of the game nowadays,” said Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa at the opening of the Social Media Tribunal in Berlin, CCW’s initiative.

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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