Neda Vukadin

— Neda Vukadin —

Neda is a journalist with a master’s degree in public relations. She is a trained Balkan Diskurs correspondent from Banja Luka. Neda wrote for Balkan Diskurs about inspiring people, heroes of today, the position of women in society, culture and art. Her path in journalism is paved with positive and inspiring stories from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and she sees her future within the borders of her country. She stands for freedom of speech, ethical journalism and providing a broader picture of life in our country, which is not always necessarily dark, as it is often presented.
Volunteer of the Year: Ivana Ševarika Spent 1,510 Hours Helping Others
While 1,510 hours sounds like a lot, that's exactly how much time Banja Luka resident Ivana Ševarika has spent helping others - listening, serving, sharing hope, and standing by those who needed help the most.

Banja Luka’s Katarina Nikić Rocks the International Design Scene
From Banja Luka to New York - this has been the journey of the young designer Katarina Nikić, whose work has adorned one of the most famous squares in the world: Times Square.

“On the Wheels of Tolerance:” A Solution for Greater Inclusion of Roma Children in the Education System
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, diversity is still not widely recognized as a strength.

New Mothers Grow Louder as the System Quiets
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is still a country where giving birth with dignity is not the rule but a fortunate exception.

The Young Woman from Konjic Breaking World Weightlifting Records
Twenty-five-year-old Samra Alebić from Konjic has been breaking world records and winning gold medals as the top competitor from Bosnia and Herzegovina in powerlifting—a sport that includes three disciplines: squatting, bench press, and deadlifting. With daily training, this young journalist and writer is able to lift 185 kilos, destroying prejudices that only men are strong.

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.