Elma Hasanspahić

— Elma Hasanspahić —

Elma is a trained Balkan Diskurs correspondent from Zenica. She is a student at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Zenica, in the Department of Management. She is a longtime activist and volunteer. Recently, the focus of her activist engagement has been on human rights, gender inequality, marginalized groups, and war issues.
Youth Center Zenica – A Place Where Young People Organize
More than 1,000 young people have participated in the activities of the Youth Center Zenica, which was established a little over five years ago in this Bosnian city, in accordance with the Youth Law of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH). They have hosted more than a hundred projects and around 500 activities conducted by various organizations from several cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Zenica’s Art Room: Where Actors are Born
Three years ago, actress Lana Delić's idea of establishing an Art Room in Zenica came to life. This Art Room brings together young people interested in acting, giving them a platform to develop their acting skills. The school also fosters creative awareness and the celebration of the diversity and originality of each individual.

The Ditrih Sisters: Symbols of Resistance and Peace
Tihoslava, Borislava, and Miroslava Ditrih, three young sisters who were brutally murdered during the Second World War, are symbols of peace and resistance in Zenica. There is limited information about their activities due to the lack of archival material and the clandestine nature of their work. However, the great importance attributed to their story is reflected by the central street in Zenica named in their honor.

Meyacota: Fashion that Pushes Boundaries
Sumeja Arifović’s love for fashion dates back to her early childhood.

Dijana Muminović: Documentary Photography with a Bosnian-American Touch
Dijana Muminović, a Master of Visual Communications, is an award-winning Bosnian-American photographer who, through documentary photography, tells stories about immigrants, human rights, and the consequences of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Alma and Mara: Breaking Down Prejudices in Post-War Society
Alma Numić and Mara Milanković-Daradan are peace activists who have shared their wartime stories with others and, by listening to the stories of other survivors, they promote the idea of peace among young people. For years, they have been working to build sustainable peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are an example of multi-ethnic friendship that breaks down the prejudices of post-war society.