— Essays & Opinion Pieces —

A space for young people to express their opinions in the form of essays, short stories, op-eds and similar forms.

„ŠTO TE NEMA“: How to Connect Art and a Society That Is Still Experiencing Post-war Wounds
One would think that art and post-war wounds were not so connected. Aida Šehović, a Bosnian-born artist based in New York, disagreed and, for the past 15 years, has proven that art can help in post-conflict recovery.

“It still feels like you are here”
The story could have started like this: I have one child, a son, the apple of my eye, my pride and joy. The story could also have started like this: we live our “happily ever after,” and our two kids are chasing their dreams. Life is nice, comfortable. He has a job and I take care of the kids and the house. We are happy. It even could have started like this: I have a mother and a sister. We are inseparable. We could chat over a cup of coffee for hours.

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Job Scarcity Drives Balkan Youth Away
During the past decade, unemployment among youth in the Western Balkans has been a persistent issue. Young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo are leaving the Balkans massively in search of better job opportunities and a chance for a higher quality of life. 

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A Humane and Systematic Approach to Solve Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Stray Dog Problem
The problems of stray dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) should be resolved systematically and humanely following the Law on Animal Protection and Welfare. For that to happen, more resources are necessary because the funds available to address this problem are insufficient. A lack of resources continues to be a problem even though the situation has improved somewhat in recent times.

A Helping Hand For A Paw In Need
“Life with a pet is beautiful. Whatever situation you’re in, it is always easier with a cuddle. It warms your heart and makes everything more beautiful.”

Bullying and the Boy Unseen
Bullying among peers must be recognized so as to avoid tragic cases with fatal consequences.