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.

Two Schools Under One Roof: A Divided Future By Design

In the same city, in one building, children in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) often learn different curricula that creates a divided vision of reality.

The Belgrade 1990s Museum: Defiance, Resistance, and Empathy

M90, a museum dedicated to the 1990s, has been opened in the center of Belgrade, near the famous Tuckwood Cinema and the Parliament.

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Balkan Diskurs staff is composed of both local and international members who possess experience and expertise in a wide range of disciplines, ranging from journalism and human rights to peacebuilding and transitional justice. As a team, we are dedicated to supporting young talent, challenging stereotypes and providing viewpoints on society, culture, and politics that cannot be found in other media.
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Winner of the Intercultural Achievement Recognition Award by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.
Inclusive education – obstacles despite legal and other solutions
Inclusive education for children with disabilities is often an obstacle in many education systems around the world. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is particularly hampered by the decentralized system, which is why children with disabilities and their parents feel the greatest impact.

Fojnica: A Place of Peace, Coexistence, and Mutual Respect
Located among the green slopes of central Bosnia, the city of Fojnica seems like a peaceful place where time passes more slowly.

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.

Teacher Training in Goražde: The “Holocaust and Peace” Manual Moves Toward Official Classroom Use
Marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, a training was held in Goražde for teachers and educators from the Bosnia-Podrinje Canton (BPC).

Call for Applications: Youth Reporting Fellowship
The Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC) invites young people from across Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for the Youth Reporting Fellowship on Memory and Denial in BiH, implemented within the Generation Memory project.

BN Youth Theatre: Getting To Know Yourself and the World Around You
The BN Youth Theatre is the only theatre group for young people in Bijeljina.

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