Lamija Kubat: A World-Class Genius from BiH

Lamija Kubat, a high school student from Kakanj, has an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 152, according to Mensa testing, which places her among the top two percent of the world's population. Lamija's IQ is thus reportedly on par with Bill Gates.

Bambi Zoo Center: A Humane Sanctuary Inspired by Love for Animals

In the Sarajevo suburbs of Hrasnica, the Bambi Zoo Center serves as a haven for nearly 150 animals that have been injured, abandoned, or otherwise abused.

Breaking Down Anti-Roma Prejudice Through Poetry

Roma are the largest minority group in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and are commonly exposed to prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. Almir Agić, a 22-year-old Roma man from Ilijaš, near Sarajevo, fights prejudice with poetry and art, giving a voice to those who are invisible in society.

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The Srebrenica Memorial Center’s Fight Against Genocide Deniers
The Srebrenica Memorial Center recently held a presentation meeting in Sarajevo to present a legal analysis and reporting guidelines for the crime of genocide denial. The aim was to help overcome legal, academic, and institutional challenges to holding genocide deniers accountable.

Geographical Protection of Bosnian Products: Jurisdictional Conflict and Lack of Awareness
In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the protection of domestic products remains inadequate, despite the country’s long tradition of agricultural and food production.

Kruščica’s Bridge of Brave Women
Courageous, brave, and determined are just some of the words that can be used to describe the residents of the village of Kruščica, in the central Bosnian municipality of Vitez. These brave women halted the construction of a mini hydroelectric plant on the Kruščica River to conserve nature, protect clean drinking water, and preserve the environment.

Žvrlja: Turning Children’s Drawings into Jewelry
Mina Vesković, a literature professor, created the brand Žvrlja. Under this label, they craft jewelry based on children’s drawings, preserving the memories of childhood.

Coexistence after Conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland: The Research of Professor Cammett
Professor Melani Cammett of Harvard University investigates how communities coexist after conflict by studying three post-conflict societies: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland.

Crossing the Rivers of Time: A Wander Over Four Bosnian Bridges
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, bridges represent an important part of cultural and historical heritage. Telling stories of bygone eras, they are often tourist attractions. The Old Bridge in Mostar, Ars Aevi in Sarajevo, Mehmed Pasha Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, and the so-called ‘Bridge under the Bridge’ in Goražde are just some of the bridges that defy time and captivate with their endurance and unique character.

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