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.
Learning about the Past with a Focus on Peace Values
"Lessons from the past can improve our future, but we must be willing to teach others and be good students."
Integration into Bosnian Society through a Daily Care Center
With the arrival of a large number of refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the complex state structure, ordinary citizens have often been the ones to offer help.
Commentary: The Tale of the Bosnian Film Industry
What was the last film you watched from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)? Or, perhaps a better question, have you seen a film from BiH?
The Transformation of Pecka Village: From Abandonment to One of 14 Most Beautiful Villages in Bosnia
The Bosnian village of Pecka is located between Mrkonjić Grad and Šipovo. At first glance, it may appear similar to many other villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
International Day of Remembrance at the UN: Strengthening Prevention and Restoring Dignity to Victims and Survivors of Genocide
“In a world plagued by division, mistrust and violence, the dark spectre of genocide is still with us,” stated United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration for Victims of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime, coinciding with the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.