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Congress supports local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in their fight against sexism

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As part of its commitment to enhancing gender equality and fighting sexism against women candidates and local office holders, the Congress launched, on 18 January 2024, a practical Guide for women and men on preventing and combatting sexism in local politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

As part of its commitment to enhancing gender equality and fighting sexism against women candidates and local office holders, the Congress launched, on 18 January 2024, a practical Guide for women and men on preventing and combatting sexism in local politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Bosnia presidency nominates first female Croat PM-designate

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Bosnia presidency nominates first female Croat PM-designate

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SARAJEVO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Bosnia's three-member presidency on Thursday nominated Croat politician Borjana Kristo as the Balkan country's first female prime minister-designate, following a general election in October.

Kristo, 61, is the deputy president of the Croat's largest party, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). She has served as the president of Bosnia's autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation and as deputy in both the regional and national parliaments during her 27 years in politics.

SARAJEVO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Bosnia's three-member presidency on Thursday nominated Croat politician Borjana Kristo as the Balkan country's first female prime minister-designate, following a general election in October.

Kristo, 61, is the deputy president of the Croat's largest party, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). She has served as the president of Bosnia's autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation and as deputy in both the regional and national parliaments during her 27 years in politics.

Moving towards the Gender Equality Index Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022

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November 22, 2022

Moving towards the Gender Equality Index Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022

The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa

The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in 2013, is recognised in the European Union as an important tool for analysing the state of gender equality in a society as well as comparing current trends and the current situa

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SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.

Cvijanović, as SNSD spokesperson Ratko Kovačević stated, created an unattainable lead for Šarović, who is her main opponent.

Kovačević stated that 75 percent of the polling stations were processed and that Cvijanović won around 240,000 votes, while SDS-PDP candidate

SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.

Cvijanović, as SNSD spokesperson Ratko Kovačević stated, created an unattainable lead for Šarović, who is her main opponent.

Kovačević stated that 75 percent of the polling stations were processed and that Cvijanović won around 240,000 votes, while SDS-PDP candidate

"It’s all very real": Bosnian women politicians unprotected against online abuse

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May 10, 2022

"It’s all very real": Bosnian women politicians unprotected against online abuse

A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.

A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.

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WFD campaign empowers women in elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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WFD campaign empowers women in elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Constitution and legal system of Bosnia and Herzegovina stipulate equality between women and men. However, gender inequalities are found across all social domains. Women are still underrepresented in politics, and particularly so in top positions and elected offices. When a country has a higher representation of women in politics, the effects are multi-fold, resulting in tangible benefits for democracy. Women play a key role in peacebuilding and their work, engagement and contributions to society should be in the spotlight.

The Constitution and legal system of Bosnia and Herzegovina stipulate equality between women and men. However, gender inequalities are found across all social domains. Women are still underrepresented in politics, and particularly so in top positions and elected offices. When a country has a higher representation of women in politics, the effects are multi-fold, resulting in tangible benefits for democracy. Women play a key role in peacebuilding and their work, engagement and contributions to society should be in the spotlight.

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Bosnia Elects First Veiled MP

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Bosnia Elects First Veiled MP

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SARAJEVO – Sending a message of hope to Bosnian Muslim women, a veiled woman was elected to the House of Representatives in October's elections, becoming the first woman to enter the parliament with the Islamic headscarf.

"I think my being elected is a good message for all women, especially for women who wear the headscarf," Kanela Zuko told Anadolu Agency on Thursday, November 13.

The 38-year-old Muslim woman, who was elected last October, is the first to wear hijab among the 22 females MPs in the Balkan country.

SARAJEVO – Sending a message of hope to Bosnian Muslim women, a veiled woman was elected to the House of Representatives in October's elections, becoming the first woman to enter the parliament with the Islamic headscarf.

"I think my being elected is a good message for all women, especially for women who wear the headscarf," Kanela Zuko told Anadolu Agency on Thursday, November 13.

The 38-year-old Muslim woman, who was elected last October, is the first to wear hijab among the 22 females MPs in the Balkan country.

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Building Bridges - a Film about Bosnia’s Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative

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Building Bridges - a Film about Bosnia’s Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative

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Currently showing at film festivals around the world, Building Bridges is an inspiring documentary chronicling the story of the Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative, an exceptional group of community leaders, political activists, and ordinary citizens who launched a joint effort to transcend ethnic and religious differences to mend a country fractured by war.

Currently showing at film festivals around the world, Building Bridges is an inspiring documentary chronicling the story of the Mostar Women’s Citizen Initiative, an exceptional group of community leaders, political activists, and ordinary citizens who launched a joint effort to transcend ethnic and religious differences to mend a country fractured by war.