For our better future, BiH, 2021-2023
For our better future - Protection and Promotion of Children and Women's rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2021-2023
Legislation ensuring respect for the rights of women and children in B&H was largely adopted as part of preparations for EU membership. Nevertheless, the promotion of gender equality and the rights of children and women is often neglected, and the measures taken in this area are insufficient.
That is why three organizations, Institute Circle, Medica Zenica and Center for Education and Research - Nahla with financing of the European Union and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within international development cooperation started implementing the project called "For our better future". During the project, we will make women and children aware of their rights and train them to educate and promote their rights in communities and among their peers.
At the beginning of the project, groups of 20 women and 30 children will be formed, who will be trained to raise awareness about women's rights among women in local communities and about the rights of children in primary schools. Five women's or children's rights awareness sessions will be conducted for over 400 children and 200 women. In addition, two modules will be developed during the project - the first for women on women's rights and gender equality, and the second for children on children's rights.
In parallel, 4-day trainings in the field of women's and children's rights and gender-based violence will be held for 50 persons in charge. They will conclude the training by preparing their own initiatives to promote respect for the rights of women and children for their colleagues in the institutions where they are employed. The project will thus contribute to greater respect for human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, and in particular it will contribute to respect for the rights of women and children. It will contribute to the elimination of gender-based violence in society and the strengthening of democratic practices at various levels.
Project duration: 2021–2023
Project partners: Zavod Krog (Slovenia), Medica Zenica, and the Center for Education and Research – Nahla
The project is funded by the European Union.
