On January 31, 2025, a panel discussion on the topic “Arranged Marriages in Modern Society: Tradition, Freedom of Choice, and Equality” was held at the Grand Amphitheater of the International University of Travnik. The event gathered experts, academics, and students who together explored the important issues surrounding arranged marriages, focusing on their connection to tradition, freedom of choice, and gender equality. During the panel, the impact of arranged marriages on individuals’ rights, especially minors, was discussed, along with the challenges and consequences these marriages can have on society. The participants […]

On Friday, January 31, 2025, a promotion of the student anthology “Gender and Art” was held at the Book Corner of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Tuzla. The anthology, published by the TPO Foundation in collaboration with the University of Tuzla, features academic and artistic works prepared by students under the mentorship of selected professors, following the Winter School held at the University of Tuzla in 2024 as part of the UNIGEM project. The anthology was edited by Jasmina Husanović, Anisa Avdagić, Selma Veseljević Jerković, and Maja[…]

Following the highly successful promotion of the book The Price of Impure Blood: Cultural and Economic Aspects of Menstruation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, this very important work, which represents a pioneering step in exploring a topic often marginalized or silenced in Bosnian society, was presented in Zenica on Thursday, February 20. The promotion of the publication, authored by Jasna Kovačević and Zilka Spahić Šiljak, took place at the Faculty of Law at the University of Zenica. The book was published by the TPO Foundation and was created and[…]

The book The Price of Impure Blood: Cultural and Economic Aspects of Menstruation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, authored by Jasna Kovačević and Zilka Spahić Šiljak and published by the TPO Foundation, was promoted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in a full hall at the Marriott Hotel in Sarajevo. The promoters of the book were Prof. Dr. Amila Ždralović, Prof. Dr. Munira Šestić, and Prof. Dr. Zilka Spahić Šiljak. As stated during the promotion, this publication marks a pioneering step in exploring a topic that is often marginalized or silenced in[…]

As part of the UNIGEM project (Universities and Gender-Responsive Policies), the TPO Foundation, in partnership with the University Gender Resource Center of the University of Sarajevo, the ZATO Foundation, and 19 universities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, is organizing the international conference Gender and Peace in the Balkans: Tracing the Path Forward. The three-day conference will take place in Sarajevo from February 25 to 27, 2025, in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation (with live streaming). The conference Gender and Peace in the Balkans:[…]

The book The Price of Impure Blood: Cultural and Economic Aspects of Menstruation in Bosnia and Herzegovina provides a comprehensive analysis of one of the most significant yet often overlooked issues faced by women and girls worldwide. The research was conducted in 28 cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina through a survey involving over 2,000 women and interviews with 73 women. Through an examination of social norms, economic challenges, and health implications, the book uncovers deeply rooted stigmas, gender inequalities, and structural barriers that hinder women from managing menstruation with dignity. The goal[…]

Duration of the Evaluation The evaluation is expected to start on 3 March 2025 for an estimated duration of 20 working days. Expected Deliverables: The following deliverables are expected. Click here to download TOR.

UNIGEM Project Monitoring Staff: After four years of project implementation, TPO Foundation is looking for 10 persons to do monitoring of the undertaken project activities. Five persons are needed for universities in BiH, tree for Croatian partner universities and one person per Serbia and Montenegro, i.e. for UNIGEM partner universities in these two countries. Click here to download TOR.

The coordinator of the UNIGEM project, Dr. Nataša Vučenović Gnjato, held an online meeting on January 28, 2025, with the vice-deans of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Banja Luka, Prof. Dr. Zorana Kovačević and Dr. Anja Pravuljac. The main topic of the meeting was the publications of the TPO Foundation and how their potential can be utilized to innovate teaching and research in the fields of language, literature, and translation. Particular attention was given to the publication “Laurels for a Woman’s Head: The Gender Dimension of Literary[…]

The TPO Foundation, in collaboration with Hasija Borić Stojić, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most respected actresses, organized two performances of Hasanagićin Blues. The first was held on January 23, 2025, at the Vogošća Municipality Hall, and the second on January 27, 2025, at the Breza Library. The play dives into the serious issues of gender-based violence and femicide, blending the folk epic Hasanaginica with real-life testimonies from court cases involving victims of violence, as well as messages about the women who have tragically lost their lives in recent years[…]

On December 28 and 29, 2024, a two-day workshop titled “Escape Room – Secure Your Digital Future” was held in Bratunac, with the support of the TPO Foundation. The aim of the workshop was to educate participants on the importance of digital security, using an interactive approach and gamification in the learning process. On the first day of the workshop, participants were introduced to the basics of digital security, including concepts such as privacy protection, passwords, social media security, and methods for recognizing digital threats like phishing and malware. The[…]

Within the UNIGEM (Universities and Gender Mainstreaming) project TPO Foundation in partnership with the University Gender Resource Center of the University of Sarajevo, Foundation ZATO and 19 universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro is organising the International Conference “Gender and Peace in the Balkans: Charting the Path Forward?” The three-day conference will be held in Sarajevo from February 25-27, 2025 and it will havea hybrid format allowing for in-person or online participation (live video streaming).