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.
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.