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VISIBILITY is my right, not a privilege!
Pointing out the efforts and shortcomings in B&H policies related to the integration of Roma men and women, the Roma women's network "Uspjeh „ has developed a Platform for Improving…
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SAFETY is my right, not a privilege!
Recommendation 1. Within the existing policies, strategies and plans create specific measures related to the suppression of domestic violence in Roma communities, especially for the suppression of violence against Roma…
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EQUALITY is my right, not a privilege!
Pointing out the efforts and shortcomings in B&H policies related to the integration of Roma men and women, the Roma women's network "Uspjeh „ has developed a Platform for Improving…
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EQUALITY is my right, not a privilege!
Pointing out the efforts and shortcomings in B&H policies related to the integration of Roma men and women, the Roma women's network "Uspjeh „ has developed a Platform for Improving…
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Volunteers of the Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost" cleaned one of the few Roma cemeteries in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Volunteers of the Association of Roma Women "Better Future" cleaned one of the few Roma cemeteries in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to prevent the spread of any infectious diseases,…
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ARoma women association "Bolja buducnost" " Tuzla winner of the SUPERŽENA SOLIDARNOSTI 2020 award!
Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla Tuzla is the winner of the SUPER Women SOLIDARITY 2020! Award for solidarity and commitment during the crisis caused by the COVID 19 virus…
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Between a good job and modern slavery - How does it happen and what can you do?
Within the project "Trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labor exploitation is happening - Recognize and protect yourself", the Lara Foundation, in cooperation with members of the Network…
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Rghts during the COVID 19 pandemic
In partnership with the European Union and the Council of Europe, we are fighting discrimination and violence! Through the work of Roma mediators and work in the Roma community, we…
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Visit to the Donja Gradina memorial
The Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla in cooperation with the Roma women;s network "Uspjeh" organized a visit to the Donja Gradina memorial on August 2nd. August 2 is…
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Mitigating the effects of the COVID 19 virus within Roma communities
Thanks to the financial support of the Open Society Fund B&H and with their approval, funds for certain activities that cannot be realized in emergency situation in the current project…
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Being Roma woman is not just about being a number in strategies and documents
"Being Roma woman is not just about being a number in strategies and documents, but also being an equal member of the community who can be elected, but also being…
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Without Roma women in decision-making bodies, the quality of our lives will remain the same in the future. We don't want that!
Without Roma women in decision-making bodies, the quality of our lives will remain the same in the future. We don't want that! Aldijana Musli Message from an online campaign supported…
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Forum "The role of women in the development of local democracy"
On 11 March 2020, the Tuzla Community Foundation organized a forum on the role of women in the development of local democracy. The aim of the Forum was to update…
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It is my right, not a privilege, to decide on my own
"It is my right, not a privilege, to decide on my own!", Zemina Vehabovic, the president of the Center for Mothers “Nada”(Hope), Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Message from an online…
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Roma women have rights, but not equal opportunities
"Roma women have rights, but not equal opportunities; we need the support of society because we can change things for the better and improve our local communities." Murisa Halilović, Roma…
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Workshop held in cooperation with the Public School "Lukavac grad"
As part of the regional project "For Active Inclusion and the Rights of Roma Women in the Western Balkans III" supported by Austrian Development Cooperation through the Representative office CARE…
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Street Action of Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" : What is the position of women in B&H today?
To draw attention to the position of women is the goal of a street action held in the center of Tuzla on International Women's Day. Association of Roma Women "Bolja…
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It is my RIGHT not a PRIVILEGE!
Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost " Tuzla and Roma Women's Network "Uspjeh" of Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a campaign month of Roma women's activism "It is my RIGHT nota…
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- A regional meeting of women's organizations held in Budva 27-29. February 2020
Representatives of the Roma Women 's Association "Bolja budućnost" Tuzla and the representatives of Roma Women's Network attended a regional gathering of women' s organizations under the symbolic name "UNITED".…
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5th Biannual Roma Inclusion Seminar held in Bosnia-Herzegovina
“You are not alone – this is the clear message from a packed room today in the BiH Parliament – however, our challenge is to keep working together for the…
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Roma Women Association "Bolja buducnost " Tuzla held Assembly
Since 2001, when the Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla was founded, we accomplished improvement especially in the areas of Roma women's health, employment and information on their rights. …
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Roma Women's Network "Uspjeh " developed Strategy for period of 2020-2023
In the period from 05-08.02.2020, with support of Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla and with the financial support of the OAK Foundation, the Roma Women's Network in BiH developed…
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Representatives of the institutions and community representatives held a joint planning meeting
As part of the regional project "For Active Inclusion and Rights of Roma Women in the Western Balkans III", supported by Austrian Development Cooperation through CARE INTERNATIONAL, Balkans, our association…
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Roma women network starts with preparatory activities for upcoming month of Roma women activism.
Roma Women 's Association "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla has organized a joint meeting of the Roma Women's Network to begin preparations for the campaign for a month of women' s activism…
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“Who and what are the Others in BiH?”
Indira Bajramović is the director of the Association of Roma people “Better Future” from the city Tuzla, who advocates for the better position of Roma children, women and little girls…
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A Platform for the improvement of the rights and status of Roma women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost " from Tuzla and Roma women network , have started the development of a Platform for the improvement of the rights and status of…
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Celebrating the Roma holiday- Vasilica
Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost " Tuzla together with its members, beneficiaries and organizations that are part of Roma women network of Bosnia and Herzegovina marked the Roma holiday…
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For a society without violence-female Roma movement through the 16 days of activism in 2019
On International Human Rights Day (12/10/2019) the global campaign 16 days of activism against gender-based violence ended and also activities that are implemented as part of this campaign by Roma…
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The implementation of Community score card process with service providers
We continue with our activities of implementing the priority ranking method (Community score card) and today (20.12.2019) we held a meeting with representatives of institutions and organizations at the local…
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The Community Score Card (CSC)
Today (18. december 2019) we have a meeting with community members in Tuzla and on this meeting we use the Community Score Card tool. We do parallel processes in Tuzla…
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Street action in Tuzla on International Human Rights Day
The cold weather and rainfall did not prevent members of the Roma Women 's Association "Bolja buducnost“from Tuzla to hold street action and send a message on December 10th the…
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The meeting of the international Roma women activists at the high level
On 2 December 2019 International Roma Women Network (IRWN) Phenjalipe Board members meet in Strasbourg to discuss follow-up activities to the 7th International Roma Women's Conference and other internal issues,…
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‘Let’s use the available mechanisms to protect ourselves from violence and discrimination’
Within the EU-funded regional program “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds”, implemented by UN Women, the Roma Women Association ‘Bolja budućnost’ Tuzla as an implementation partner completed a project ‘Let’s use the…
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WB Regional EU Advocacy- Consultancy week in Brussels
In November 2019, a representative of the Roma Women 's Association "Bolja buducnost" , Larisa Kovacevic, attended a regional advocacy program and a consultation meetings in Brussels. The week started…
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and…
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We started the process of creating the Platform for improving the rights and position of Roma women in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Platform is a document that contains an analysis of the situation of Roma women and includes a set of recommendations that guide the various key actors in the formulation…
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BiH Civil Sector Representatives Discuss with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Next year the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will celebrate 25 years. Representatives of the civil society sector in BiH discussed the importance of this most visionary platform for…
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Preparatory work on the construction of a playground in the local community of Kiseljak
During a conversation between our team and youth youth that lives in Kiseljak we have received from them the information that they wish to have a playground. The Kiseljak Youth…
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A Step Forward: The Tuzla Canton introduces Roma language in schools
In Europe there are about 11 million Roma.According to the latest census, there are about 12500 Roma in B&H, although Roma communities claim that this number is much higher because…
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Visit to the memorial centre Donja gradina
Roma women association „Bolja budućnost“ from Tuzla, in co-operation with Roma women‘s network „Uspjeh“ in B&H with financial support of OAK Foundation, Open Society Foundation B&H and OSCE mission in…
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The exhibition and a round table in memory of the Roma victims in World War II
Roma women association organize the exhibition and a round table in memory of the Roma victims in World War II tha will be held in Tuzla on 1 August (…
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Promoting gender equality among boys and men
Whitin regional project "Implementing norms, changing minds", funded by the European Union and implemented by UN Women, Roma Women's Association "Bolja buducnost" from Tuzla, as an implementing partner under the…
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Roma, economy and security are the main themes of the sixth Summit of the Western Balkans
From 3 July to 5 July 2019, the Summit of the Western Balkans was held in Poznan (Poland), within the framework of the Berlin Process. On this event participated the…
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Regional conference on results of the "Decade of Roma Inclusion"
Director of Roma Women's Association "Bolja buducnost" as a speaker participated in a regional conference on the results of "Decade of Inclusion of Roma" held on June 20 and 21,…
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Support to Elections in the Western Balkans: Promoting the electoral participation of Roma in the Western Balkans
4 June 2019 in Warsaw organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) The main goals of the workshop are: to raise awareness about the limited electoral…
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Roma women from Tuzla, Prnjavor and Kakanj was guests on "TV Bingo show" Lottery B&H
On March 8 Roma women from Tuzla, Prnjavor, Kakanj and Sarajevo was guests on "TV Bingo show" . We use this opportunity to thank the B&H Lottery for enabling the…
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It is my Right not a Privilege
On the occasion of March 8, International Women's Day, in Tuzla was held a street action called "It is My Right, Not a Privilege!" as part of the Month of…
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Promjenite stav! Nasilje u porodici nije privatna stvar
Nasilje u porodici, kao jedan od najvećih izazova bosanskohercegovačkog društva, je problem koji je odnedavno izašao iz privatne u javnu sferu. Naime, dugo vremena se partnersko i porodično nasilje u…
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The Assembly of Roma woman Association "Bolja buducnost" was held
On 18th January 2019 the Assembly of Roma woman association "Bolja buducnost" was held in Tuzla. The Assembly had a majority and unanimously adopted the following decisions after the election…
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My whole life is a struggle
On the occasion of the completion of the second phase of the project "For active inclusion and rights of Roma women in the Western Balkans" supported by the Austrian Development…
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16 days of activism
As part of regional project „For Active Inclusion and Rights of Roma Women in the Western Balkans II“ supported by Austrian Development Cooperation through CARE International Balkans, Roma women association…
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The President of Roma women association „Bolja buducnost „ Tuzla received recognition for successful work
Prof. Dr. Bajram Haliti, President of the Institute for European Studies of Roma and Research Against Crimes of Humanity and International Law in Tuzla, on November 2, 2018, handed over…
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World Day of the Roma language: The importance of preserving the traditions, culture and history
On November 5, International Day of Roma language; Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" from Tuzla, organized a ceremony in which this Association has been marking this important day for five…
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Inclusion of Roma children in primary education of Tuzla Canton
Every child has the right to an education that should be formulated to develop their unique personality, skills, abilities to learn and other abilities, dignity, self-respect and confidence. Presence of…
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Implementing a series of activities we marked the European Day Against Human Trafficking
On the occasion of 18 October, the European Day Against Human Trafficking, Association of Roma Women "Bolja buducnost" Tuzla and the Association "Zemlja djece u BiH and in cooperation with…
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The meetings of building trust were held in Tuzla, Visoko and Prnjavor
Within the regional project "Implementing Norms, Changing Attitudes", funded by the European Union, implemented by UN Women and Association "Better Future", trust building meetings were held in Tuzla, Visoko and…
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Workshops "With trust against Prejudice and Discrimination" held in Tuzla, Visoko and Prnjavor
As part of the regional project "The implementation of norms, changing attitudes," funded by the European Union and implemented by UN Women, the Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" as an…
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Support for education for 50 Roma pupils
As part of the regional project "Active inclusion and rights of Roma women in the Western Balkans II" supported by the Austrian Development Agency through CARE International Balkans our association…
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EU AND UN WOMEN SUPPORT PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE WOMEN IN BIH
Women from vulnerable and minority groups in Tuzla, Prnjavor and Visoko will benefit from the new project that was presented today in Tuzla. A project “Let’s use available mechanisms in…
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CASE STUDY -Justification on the engagement of Roma mediators in Roma communities
Roma population are the most numerous national minority in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which also represent the most vulnerable national minority in all social parameters that are taken into account when…
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RWA Bolja buducnost Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Municipality of Travnik and Center for Social Work Travnik
17.07.2018 RWA Bolja buducnost Tuzla signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality of Travnik and the Center for Social Work of Travnik. The Memorandum was signed by the president…
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Lobbying and Advocacy Guidelines for Program Budgeting
Workshop "Lobbying and Advocacy Guidelines for Program Budgeting" was held in Jahorina from 06.07 - 08.07.2018 The workshop was held in the framework of the project "Young Roma and Roma…
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Budgeting and Budgetary Monitoring through the Prism of Gender Equality
In March 2017, the UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia launched the third phase of the regional project "Promoting gender-sensitive policies in South East Europe 2017 -…
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Visibility of the project
Within the regional project "Active inclusion and rights of Romani women in Western Balkans II" supported by the Austrian Development Agency through CARE International Balkans, a workshop was organized about…
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A healthy mother- safe child
Initiatives were funded under the project "Support to Work and Capacity Building of Roma women network "Uspjeh" B&H", funded by the OAK Foundation and implemented by the Roma women association…
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The story about Rabija
The Roma women Rabija Ramic is 33 years old. She lives in Bijeljina, community Tombak, with her husband and four underage children. They were recently had a tragedy of a…
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Thematic session "Position of Roma women in Bosnia and Herzegovina"
In co-operation with the Joint Human Rights Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of B&H and the Roma Women's Network we organise as part of regional project „For Active inclusion and…
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Olympics of Tolerance
On the occasion of the International Dialogue and Development Day for Cultural Diversity, the OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a Tolerance Olympics in Teocak on May 19, 2018,…
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Nearly two thousand Roma are animated for regular registration at the Employment Service
Roma women association "Bolja buducnost" from Tuzla in cooperation with the Roma women network "Uspjeh" successfully carried out a campaign entitled "Sign in - realize rights on the basis of…
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Raise awareness of young people
In the Roma settlement in Travnik, a very small number of Roma and Roma women are engaged in some specific sport. There has recently been a problem where is noticed…
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First prize for the best decorated stand
Roma women association „Bolja buducnost" Tuzla participated in 6th fair of the national minorities in Doboj, during the period 21-22 April 2018. The fair gathered many national minorities and first…
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In National Assembly of Republic of Srpska we marked the World Roma day
The Roma women network “USPJEH” and OSCE Mission in Bosnian and Herzegovina organized a ceremony on World Roma day in National Assembly of Republic of Srpska. This event was part…
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B & H Federation Parliament: Reception at Vice President Svancer : to Increase the Visibility of Roma Women
Within the regional campaign, a month of Roma women's activism "Roma women rights are human rights" implemented within the regional project "For Active Inclusion and Rights of Romani women in…
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Fighting Racism Everywhere, Every Day, All Year
The 21st of March is International Day Against Racism, the day that the United Nations established in 1966. This day marks the memory of the events that took place on…
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Meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Within the framework of the regional campaign The Month Roma Women’s Activism entitled "Roma women rights are Human Rights" with the support of the Austrian Development Agency through CARE International…
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Workshop at the primary school in Lukavac
Within the month of Roma Women's Activism, a workshop was held in the Lukavac Primary School i, where the teachers of this school and Roma parents participated. The theme of…
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Thematic session: "Towards the Elections 2018"
The Gender Equality Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Agency for Gender Equality of B&H, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and the…
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Campaign A Month of Roma Women's Activism "I Have the Right to Have Rights"
In the world, women are still in a discriminatory position when it comes to employment, insufficient involvement in political decision-making and governance in government institutions, and data from relevant institutions…
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Roma Inclusion Seminar
Delegation of the EU / Office of the EU Special Representative in B&H, in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of B&H on 31 January 2018 in…
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UN Women Advisory Group
During the period from 13-14 December, Jahorina, organized by UN WOMEN, held a meeting of the Civil Society Advisory Group. Representatives of UN WOMEN have pointed out that it is…
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Build a better life
Build a better life In Travnik municipality in which they live the Roma population there are a large number of young people who consume drugs. The young Roma Edmir Bektic,…
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Education against narcotics
In the area of Donji Vakuf municipality live very many young people who are not familiar with the dangers of abuse of narcotics. With this involvement young Roma Adna Jusić…
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Street action on the occasion of International Human Rights Day
Every fourth woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a victim of some form of violence, including sexual violence. The last report of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights points…
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International Day for the Suppression of Slavery - December 2
For 30 years, the second December is marked as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery in the memory of the Convention on combating human trafficking and the exploitation…
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The Action Plan of Social Inclusion Policy of the City of Tuzla adopted for the period 2017-2018.
The City Council of Tuzla, at its regular session, held on 29.11.2017. unanimously adopted the Action Plan of the Social Inclusion Policy of the City of Tuzla for the period…
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A Regional Expert Working Group for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence has been established
As part of the program, Imkaan works with UN WOMEN to support the establishment of the Regional Expert Working Group on Intersectoral Discrimination and Violence against Women. The Regional Expert…
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Working Group on Safety and Protection of Children
As part of the relaization of the project "Social Inclusion - right, not privilege" implemented by the Association for Children "Zemlja djece " In B&H , on meeting was representative…
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The formal signing of the Agreement on Cooperation between the Council of Ministers of BiH and NGOs in BiH
At its 116th session, held on 26.09.2017, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted the Agreement on Cooperation between the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and…
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Successfully completed mining cleaning activity in the local community of Kiseljak near Tuzla
The local community Kiseljak which is one of the largest Roma communities in Tuzla Canton in which live 128 Roma families, organized the cleaning of abandoned Roma cemetery.At the local…
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Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights 2017
"Women's Rights in Turbulent Times" Women's and girls' rights need promotion and protection, as they continue to be challenged. Any regression is unacceptable. Gender equality has been a core value…
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Obtaining rights of vulnerable categories of citizens in Tuzla Canton
At the premises of the Association "Children's Land in BiH", a meeting was held between representatives of the Ombudsman Institution for Human Rights with representatives of the non-governmental sector.The topics…
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5 TO 12 - Protection of Street Children
5 TO 12 - Protection of Street Children !, the joint project of the "Lara" Foundation and a member of the RING Network, supported by the Ministry of Security of…
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Women's Roma Network in the Language Preservation Mission
The Women's Roma Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina "Success", is continuously working on the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Networks Plan on Promoting Roma Activism and Participation in…
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The OSCE Mission to BiH hosted a meeting of Roma Women Network
The OSCE Mission to BiH hosted a meeting of Roma Women Network representatives, which took place on 10-12 October in Teslic. The meeting was the opportunity to discuss the issues…
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School supplies for 55 students
The Association of Roma Women "Better Future" Tuzla through its work and activities supports the education of Roma children.These school year (2017/2018) for 55 pupils of Roma ethnicity in elementary…
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Conference "Roma women and their involvement in preventive programs for the preservation of health"
As part of the project "Health Day" financially supported by the Open Society Fund of Bosnia and Herzegovina implemented by the Roma women association "Better future" Tuzla in partnership with…
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Green Economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The General Women's Cooperative "Better Future" participated at the conference and fair in Visoko, entitled "Green Economy in Bosnia and Herecgovina-Opportunities and Opportunities".More than 100 participants and exhibitors visited the…
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Young Roma as bearers of change
As part of the "Youth for Rights and Inclusion" project, supported by the European Union in BiH, through the Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), the second workshop for…
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STRONG -Model as a synonym of WOMEN POWER
At the Hotel Podgorica, 06.09.2017, a conference was held: "JAKA model for strong Montenegro", organization CARE International Balkan on social entrepreneurship of marginalized categories of population as an efficient method…
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Remembrance of Roma Visctims of Holocaust
On the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance of Roma Holocaust Victims, members of the Roma Network Success in B&H visited the memorial of Donja Gradina and, by laying…