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.
Osmica and Trusina Memorials: Preserving Memory, and Developing Empathy and Human Values
For survivors and victims’ families, memorials have a profound significance,  but this meaning often does not extend beyond individual communities. Although this form of commemoration is important, experts warn that alone, it is insufficient for dealing with the past.

Target Shooting Club: Accuracy and Aim as a Lifestyle
Ten years ago, Target Shooting Club was founded in the city of Travnik, connecting young people and breaking down socially imposed barriers.

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.

Professor Turčinović Returns to an Old Passion: Silly Illustrations for Children
Cartoons and illustrations are a form of artistic expression that combines humor, cultural critique, and imagery to convey messages.

Building Peace With The New Generation
Despite the divisions, war narratives and burdens of the 1990s, young people in the region are finding ways to build bridges and create common spaces to build a better society.

Women in Rural Areas: Guardians of the Past and Creators of the Future
Very often, women in rural areas are said to be the pillar of tradition and family values. The real picture is much more complex.