The Western Balkans Peace Forum: A New Paradigm for Regional Advocacy

On March 3 and 4, 2026, representatives of 25 civil society and international organizations converged on Europe House in Podgorica, Montenegro, for the inaugural Western Balkans Peace Forum (WBPF), organized by the Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC) with its partners.

Faith and Action: The Interreligious Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IRC-BiH)

The Interreligious Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IRC-BiH), joining representatives of Islamic, Orthodox, Catholic and Jewish religious communities, epitomizes a contextual approach to post-conflict coexistence and sustainable peacebuilding.

The Salt Oasis that Reshaped Tuzla’s Soul

The history of the city of Tuzla, once a mining and industrial center, is deeply tied to salt.

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The Youth of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as Bearers of Collective Change
While regional politicians are increasingly embracing nationalist rhetoric and deepening divisions, young people from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia are takin a different approach - one based on daily collaboration, solidarity, and learning.

Kapetanović: Art as a Necessary Mirror of Unpleasant Realities
We will meet again one day, When small voices fall silent, So the last may lose their strength, It is not water that puts it out, but the sweat of the brave, Scream for those who want to live— these are some of the messages of Midhat Kapetanović's illustrations, which symbolically honor or call attention to events in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the region, and beyond.

Bosnian Traditional Gatherings: A Dying Tradition
Conversations over coffee, šerbe (a traditional sweet juice), and traditional delicacies, sometimes featuring songs or stories passed down through generations, were once a tradition in Bosnia and Herzegovina but are now increasingly being forgotten.

Two Schools Under One Roof: A Divided Future By Design
In the same city, in one building, children in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) often learn different curricula that creates a divided vision of reality.

The Belgrade 1990s Museum: Defiance, Resistance, and Empathy
M90, a museum dedicated to the 1990s, has been opened in the center of Belgrade, near the famous Tuckwood Cinema and the Parliament.

Inclusive education – obstacles despite legal and other solutions
Inclusive education for children with disabilities is often an obstacle in many education systems around the world. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is particularly hampered by the decentralized system, which is why children with disabilities and their parents feel the greatest impact.

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