Portraits and Scarves of the Mothers of Srebrenica: Testaments to the Fight for Truth, Justice, and Accountability

As part of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the exhibition Majke/Mothers and the art installation Mother’s Scarf were held at the Sarajevo City Hall from July 7th to 14th.

Pro Peace, PCRC and Mothers of Srebrenica Remember 30 Years of Srebrenica Genocide

Call for a Transnational Act of Remembrance and Solidarity.

Drawing Closer, an Ocean Apart: Nour Hassan’s Portraits of the Mothers of Srebrenica

Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, the exhibition ‘Majke/Mothers,’ created by Nour Hassan and dedicated to the Mothers of Srebrenica, will open on July 7 at the Sarajevo City Hall. With this work, the artist from New Zealand aimed to capture a variety of emotions, preserve memory, and honour the Mothers of Srebrenica by sharing their authentic stories.

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Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide at the European Union Headquarters in Brussels: Stopping History from Repeating Itself
The commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide has begun at the European Union headquarters in Brussels, through a partnership between the European External Action Service, the Srebrenica Memorial Center, and the Post-Conflict Research Center.

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“A Village Like No Other” On The Shores of Europe’s Largest Artificial Lake
Lake Buško is the largest reservoir in Europe, located on what is often called the tri-border of Bosnia, Dalmatia, and Herzegovina.

The Despić Family House: A Testament to the Oriental and Western Style of Sarajevo Life
The Despić House, once a family home, is today an annex of the Sarajevo Museum, preserving a deep and lasting trace of Sarajevo's cultural history.

Astronomy in Jajce: From Musing on Facebook to Building an Observatory
Stargazing—one of mankind’s eternal mysteries—is just one of the Bosona Astronomical Association’s activities.

Video Games are Integral to Young People’s Lives–But Boundaries are Needed
Video games have become an integral part of young people's lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Children and teens do not see this in terms of addiction, but simply a way to fill their free time and connect with friends.

MC Pavarotti: A Place of Cultural Equality, Exchange, and Cosmopolitanism
On Mostar's cultural map, alongside the National Theater and the Old Bridge, you will find the Pavarotti Music Center (MC Pavarotti) – a point of intersection between art and history.

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