Neda Vukadin

— Neda Vukadin —

Neda Vukadin is a graduate journalist and trained Balkan Diskurs correspondent from Banja Luka. Currently, she is a final-year student pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Relations at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Mostar, as well as a Master’s degree in Journalism at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka. Over the past years, Neda has written and reported for Balkan Diskurs on inspirational individuals, contemporary heroes, the position of women in society, culture, and art. Her journey in journalism has been paved with exclusively positive stories from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and she envisions her future within the borders of her country. Neda advocates for freedom of speech and media reporting, professional journalism, and providing a broader picture of life in our country, which is not always necessarily as dark as it is often portrayed.
Message from young Bosnian sportswomen: “Don’t allow prejudices. Be brave, persistent, and believe in yourselves.”
Young women and successful athletes - Milena Nikolić, Lana Pudar, the Sipović sisters – Ajla, Nejra, and Emina - are the best and greatest ambassadors of our country, proudly standing shoulder to shoulder with sports giants, breaking their own and others' records, and proudly inscribing themselves in Bosnian-Herzegovinian and world history.

Women in the politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina – The Story in which David’s Sling Broke
The legislation governing the electoral process in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) includes an article regulating gender representation on candidate lists. In reality however, these measures are not followed, as shown by the statistics of the 2018 general elections, when only 16 percent of women were candidates.

“Different” Banja Luka Guy on the Throne of Electronic Music
Luka Ćurguz, a 24-year-old from Banja Luka, can’t call the physical injury he was born with an advantage, but he does believe that it makes him unique and easily recognizable in his athletic accomplishments and musical career. Luka is a successful athlete and musician who wants to put his hometown of Banja Luka, and his country, on the map of electronic music. 

A Heroine without a Cape: A Woman from Banja Luka Rescues a Girl from the Whirlpools of the Vrbas River
Banja Luka resident Merima Gajić is known to her fellow citizens as the heroine of the city on the Vrbas, after rescuing a young girl who recently found herself in the whirlpools of the cold Vrbas River. For this heroic act, she has received recognition from citizens throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as leaders in Banja Luka.