The TPO Foundation continued its philosophical gatherings in the new season of Socratic Cafes, interactive discussions designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and critical thinking on key societal issues. The first events were held in Sarajevo and Mostar, with subsequent gatherings taking place in Sarajevo and East Sarajevo as well. In Sarajevo, at the “Boris Smoje” gallery, the second and third Socratic Cafes were held. The first was moderated by Professor Željka Tubić, and the second by Professor Dr. Adem Olovčić. In East Sarajevo, specifically at the cafeteria of […]
The “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign at the University of East Sarajevo, organized by the TPO Foundation as part of the UNIGEM project, started on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concluded on December 10th, Human Rights Day. As part of the campaign, on November 13th, 2024, Professor Dr. Goran Balotić held a lecture at the Faculty of Economics in Pale on the topic “The Concept of Social Responsibility – Economy and Solidarity.” Attendees had the opportunity to learn how[…]
The TPO Foundation carried out the “16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women” campaign at the Faculty of Security Studies at the University of Banja Luka, as part of the UNIGEM project. On December 2, 2024, a lecture/workshop on the topic “Violence Against Women – Forms and (Criminal) Legal Protection” was organized. Under the mentorship of professors Dragana Vasiljević and Žana Vrućinić, students successfully defined the concept of violence against women from both a criminal-legal and psychological perspective. They learned to recognize the various forms of violence against women,[…]
Students and teachers from the Secondary School of Metalworking Professions in Sarajevo participated in the campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” organized by the TPO Foundation as part of the UNIGEM project. On December 2nd and 5th, 2024, two workshops titled “STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN BiH: Support for Victims and Survivors” were held at this school. The activity involved 22 students and teachers Mirsad Cvrk, Amina Koro-Jusić, and Maida Mehić. The goal was for the students to contribute to the protection of violence victims. Additionally, on December[…]
On Monday, December 9, 2024, a panel discussion titled “University and Gender Equality” was held at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Sarajevo. The event was organized as part of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign by Prof. Dr. Sarina Bakić and Assistant Selma Alispahić, with the support of the TPO Foundation and the UNIGEM project. Prof. Dr. Amila Ždralović spoke about the Gender Equality Council at UNSA, while Lamija Subašić presented the project “Introducing Gender-Sensitive Policies in Higher Education” (UNIGEM). The panel was[…]
As part of the “16 Days of Activism” campaign, on December 6, 2024, professors from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education (FASTO) at the University of Sarajevo held a workshop for women titled “Strength and Confidence: Tae-bo and Self-Defense Techniques for Women.” The workshop was held within the UNIGEM project and co-organized by the TPO Foundation, the University Gender Resource Center, and FASTO. The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Lejla Šebić and Prof. Dr. Safet Kapo. Over 100 women participated, where the professors shared both theoretical and practical[…]
The “Voice of Women” organization from Bihać and the TPO Foundation from Sarajevo organized a professional conference in the capital on the topic of “Femicide as a Separate Criminal Offense in the Criminal Code of FBiH,” under the general motto “For Better Protection of Women from Violence in FBiH.” The participants of the conference, held within the UNIGEM project, included highly respected speakers, with topics divided into two panels. The aim was to provide the wider society with a scientific-professional response regarding the need and form of criminal legal regulation[…]
At the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zenica, on December 2nd, 2024, an international conference titled “Culture of Remembrance and Gender: Gender-Based Violence in War and the Continuation of Misogynistic Projects in the Post-War Period in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Region” was held. The event was organized in collaboration with the TPO Foundation as part of the UNIGEM project. The conference was part of the global campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” and brought together experts, activists, academic staff, and students with the aim of[…]
A two-day conference titled “Gender and Gender Equality in Cyberspace” took place in Sarajevo, organized by the TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGERC). This interdisciplinary event focused on exploring the intersections of gender, technology, and the digital world. The conference provided a platform for exchanging research, ideas, and experiences on how gender issues are represented, amplified, or triggered in the online space. It was especially aimed at students, offering them a chance to delve into these important topics. Among the participants was Džejlana Čejvan, an economics student,[…]
Police officers of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of Canton 10 participated in the training “Police Investigation and Procedures in Cases of Domestic Violence,” organized by the TPO Foundation in cooperation with the Canton 10 MoI. This highly significant training was conducted as part of the TPO Foundation’s UNIGEM project. It is particularly important that it was attended primarily by young police officers, who gained additional knowledge as well as expert advice and guidelines on conducting police investigations and handling cases of domestic violence. The training, attended by more than[…]
The TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGERC) are pleased to announce the Student Conference on Gender and Gender Equality in Cyberspace. This two-day interdisciplinary event provides a unique opportunity for male and female students to exchange ideas, research and experiences on how the digital world shapes, reflects and challenges gender relations. The conference will be held on November 29 and 30, 2024 at the Hotel Holiday Sarajevo. The main theme of the conference, “Gender and Gender Equality in Cyberspace”, explores the interrelationship between gender and technology. Thirteen[…]
The Conference will be held on December 2, 2024, at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Zenica, as part of the campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women.” The conference is part of the UNIGEM project and is jointly organized by the University of Zenica and the TPO Foundation, with the support of the British Embassy. The conference will feature scholars and activists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Australia. Download brochure
With the key message “LOOK at the last few years,” the TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center, within the UNIGEM project and with the support of the British Embassy, are marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women campaign. This year, with the special message “Support Victims and Survivors,” the aim is to encourage and support those whose voices have been silenced, and who are unheard in the cacophony of administrative, political, and cultural barriers. At the press conference held on November 26, 2024, at the[…]
TPO Foundation has successfully launched a new season of Socratic Cafés, interactive discussions designed to foster the exchange of ideas and critical reflection on key social issues. The events, held in Sarajevo and Mostar, gathere Sarajevo The first Socratic Café was held on November 6, 2024, at the Boris Smoje Gallery in Sarajevo, moderated by Elmana Cerić. The topic of discussion was: “Why Should We All Be Feminists? Debunking Myths and Prejudices.” The discussion began with the question of whether everyone should embrace feminism and explored its contemporary meaning. Participants[…]
A two-day educational workshop on gender-based violence prevention was held in Tuzla for police officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tuzla Canton (TK). The workshop was organized by the TPO Foundation from Sarajevo in collaboration with the TK Police Directorate, as part of the UNIGEM project, supported by the UK Government. The workshop aimed to enhance knowledge and sensitivity of police officers regarding gender-based violence cases. Led by academic Prof. Dr. Nedžad Korajlić and MA in Law Adisa Jusić, the training covered specific procedures in handling gender-based violence[…]
On Friday, November 8, the University Gender Resource Center had the honor of hosting a group of students from the University of Osijek, accompanied by the UNIGEM project coordinator for this partner institution, Prof. Dr. Anita Dremel. Our coordinators, Lamija Subašić and Ivana Kulić, warmly welcomed the guests and introduced them to the activities of the UNIGEM project, as well as a variety of resources available through the TPO Foundation’s Gender Resource Center. During the visit, the students expressed particular interest in TPO Foundation’s publications on gender issues, underscoring their[…]
The Winter School “Gender and Art” concluded successfully in Tuzla, bringing together intellectuals, artists, and students from across the region to explore gender perspectives within various art forms. Organized by the University of Tuzla, TPO Foundation, and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) of the University of Sarajevo, this unique event offered a space for innovative thinking and constructive knowledge exchange. The Winter School featured a range of lectures and workshops that examined gender through literature, theater, film, and visual arts, with a focus on the impact of art as[…]
In recent days, the city of Zenica hosted two significant book promotions, organized by the TPO Foundation from Sarajevo in collaboration with the Rotary Club Zenica and Rotaract Club Zenica. These events opened crucial discussions on gender justice and the role of women in today’s labor landscape. Promotion of the anthology “Discourses of Gender Justice” The first event took place on Monday, October 28, 2024, featuring the anthology “Discourses of Gender Justice: An Analysis of Legal Frameworks and Judicial Practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia”, held at the[…]
On October 25, 2024, an online launch was held for the collection of works titled “Gender and Violence in the Balkans” created as an outcome of the Winter School under the UNIGEM project, held in February this year in Novi Sad. The collection was presented by award-winning students whose papers were included in this publication: Milevoj Marin, Darija Spasić, and Sumejja Muratagić-Tadić, with the discussion moderated by Prof. Dr. Smiljana Milinkov from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. The publication is divided into four main thematic areas: gender-based[…]
A conference titled “Anti-Gender Threats to Rights and Freedoms in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held in Sarajevo, bringing together experts, activists, and representatives from the academic community to analyze and understand narratives and practices that threaten gender equality. Organized by the CURE Foundation and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the conference featured several key panels focused on examining anti-gender actions and exploring ways to respond to them. One of the prominent panels, titled “Diversity of Anti-Gender Actions in Society: From Narratives to Mobilization and How to[…]
The Winter School titled “Gender and Art” was officially opened in Tuzla, bringing together students, academic lecturers, and artists from across the region. Organized by the University of Tuzla, TPO Foundation, and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) at the University of Sarajevo, the school offers a comprehensive program of 18 lectures and workshops. The school runs until November 2 and gathers participants from 19 universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro, who will explore how gender dynamics influence various forms of artistic practice. At the opening ceremony,[…]
The Police Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Zenica-Doboj Canton (MUP ZDK), in collaboration with the TPO Foundation, successfully organized a one-day educational session titled “Handling Public Assemblies and Public Events in ZDK: Focusing on Media Relations and Gender Equality.” Held at the Police Training Center of the ZDK Police Administration, this training was part of the UNIGEM project, aimed at enhancing professional capacities and ensuring gender equality within institutional practices. This educational session provided police officers with an opportunity to expand and enhance their practical knowledge of[…]
On October 15 and 16, 2024, the psychopedagogical and dialogic workshop “Sister to Sister” was successfully conducted at the premises of the “Dignitet” Association in Mostar. This workshop, which included elements of gender sociology and rights, was organized as part of the UNIGEM project and aimed to raise awareness among young women and girls about self-concept and confidence. Employing the “sister to sister” method, the workshop created an intimate and trusting space for participants to explore self-identity, embrace their strengths, and build confidence. The participants included second- and third-year students[…]
The TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGERC) are pleased to announce the Student Conference on Gender and Gender Equality in the Cyber Space. This two-day interdisciplinary event offers a unique opportunity for students to share ideas, research, and experiences on how the digital world shapes, reflects, and challenges gender relations. The conference will be held on November 29-30, 2024, in Sarajevo. The main theme of the conference, “Gender and Gender Equality in the Cyber Space” explores the interplay between gender and technology. This conference provides a platform[…]
In recent days, the founder of TPO Foundation and professor of gender studies, Zilka Spahić Šiljak, appeared on TV SA and N1, where she introduced the FER School program titled “Feminism and Religion.” This program, organized by the TPO Foundation, aims to educate, empower, and foster critical reflection on the relationship between feminism and religious traditions in contemporary society. The FER School, now recognized as a lifelong learning course, offers a unique platform for open dialogue on the challenges faced by women within various religious contexts, as well as the[…]
The University of Tuzla, in cooperation with the TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) at the University of Sarajevo, is organizing a Winter School titled “Gender and Art,” which will take place from October 28 to November 2, 2024. This prestigious educational program is aimed at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students from the fields of humanities, social sciences, and art academies. The Winter School will bring together renowned academic lecturers, artists, and professionals from the region, who will offer 18 interactive lectures and workshops focused on contemporary[…]
The UNIGEM (University Gender Mainstreaming) follow-up research is goidng to be conducted three years after the implementation of this project at 19 partner universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. In this regard professorZilka Spahić Šiljak, the director of the TPO Foundation and the academic director of the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) held meetings in Zagreb with coordinators: professor Snježana Vasiljević and professor Anita Dremel. During the meetings, which were also attended by UNIGEM collaborators Dr. Jadranka Rebeka Anić and Lana Bobić from the ZATO Foundation in[…]
It is important to work and achieve results, but it is equally important, after a certain period of time, to summarize these results and present them to others who face similar challenges and are also committed to advocating for universities to be gender-responsive communities where everything is critically examined and social responsibility is learned. From September 11-12, 2024, Prof. Dr. Zilka Spahić presented the UNIGEM project at the 09th Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and the Western Balkans held in Bitola, North Macedonia. At the panel titled ‘Values in Universities,’[…]
From September 4th to 6th, 2024, the UNIGEM Summer School “Gender and Law” was held at the Faculty of Law at the University of Zenica, organized by the TPO Foundation and the Faculty of Law at the University of Zenica. The summer school brought together law students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. The first day of the Summer School on Gender Issues and Law, organized by the TPO Foundation at the University of Zenica, marked an important step in advancing discussions on gender equality and justice. The[…]
Through the Eyes of a Woman Paintings Exhibition by Aida Bahtanović was held from Friday, August 30, to Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Hanikah in Sarajevo (at Sarači 49). The authoress presented her eight-year-old artistic work, which she dedicated to the experiences of women, shown through time that brought them both struggles and successes. According to the authoress, she was inspired by her childhood memories and acquaintances with women in her family and beyond, and by the time she spent with them. Therefore, various aspects of women’s life found their[…]
As part of the UNIGEM project, the University of Zenica, in collaboration with the TPO Foundation, is organizing a Summer School: Gender, Law, and Justice. This event will bring together students from 19 partner universities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. A Summer School will be held at the premises of the Law School of the University of Zenica. This is another opportunity for academic exchange, meetings, learning, and establishing regional cooperation among faculty and student populations. Click here for Program
The proceedings titled Gender justice discourses: Analysis of legal frameworks and judicial practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia is a result of a two-year research effort, done as part of the University and Gender Mainstreaming (UNIGEM) Project, implemented by the TPO Foundation from Sarajevo in cooperation with nineteen partner universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia. At the beginning of this research, all members of the academic community – including professors, students of doctoral studies, as well as scientists from the fields of humanities, social sciences and[…]
On Friday and Monday, June 21 and 24, 2024, in cooperation with the TPO Foundation and the Police Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, educational activities (workhops) were held. In total (on both days), about 80 police officers attended. The workshop was lead by Aida Bahtanović, psychologist, psychotherapist and consultant for gestalt therapy in organizations. The topic of both occasions was “Stress management in the context of specifics and challenges in performing police work”. More specifically, the workshops included the following thematic units:1. Stress (reactions[…]
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, as part of the UNIGEM project, and in cooperation with the Laboratory of Educational Theories of the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory of the University of Belgrade, an expert meeting for high school philosophy teachers was organized in the form of a symposium entitled “Philosophy in the Classroom”. Although philosophy has its place in our educational system, research into specific pedagogical approaches and methods applicable in high school philosophy classes is relatively rare. This gap points to the need for a deeper understanding of[…]
On June 24, 2024, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Sarajevo hosted an intriguing lecture by Professor Adis Đuderija. The lecture, titled “Gender and Religion: Agency of Muslim Women in Secular Contexts,” focused on the complex experiences of Muslim women living in secular societies. Professor Đuderija, a distinguished expert in Islamic studies, presented insights from his book “Essays on Critical and Progressive Islam”. The book offers an accessible overview of progressive Islam as a normative Islamic tradition and emphasizes its potential as a positive force, especially in[…]
The TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center held a two-day education in the period from 25 – 26. June 2024. in Hotel Nomad Bjelašnica, in Sarajevo called “Critical thinking and gender”. A total of 30 participants asked about gender issues and ideas on how to incorporate them into the teaching process. The education was led by prof. Bruno Ćurko, PhD and M.Sc. Elmana Cerić, and was attended by the teaching staff of primary and secondary schools, as well as teaching and professional staff of universities and Institutes/Ministry of[…]
On Friday and on Monday, June 21 and 24, 2024, in cooperation with the TPO Foundation and the Police Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, an education was held and it was attended by about 50 police officers. The education was led by Aida Bahtanović, a psychologist, psychotherapist and consultant for gestalt therapy in organizations. The topic of this training was ’Stress management in the context of specifics and challenges in performing police work’.
The sixth and final panel discussion of the series “Women Workers in Culture” on June 24, 2024, was dedicated to the question of women’s contributions to the creation and preservation of exceptionally valuable documentary-dramatic radio programs and a rich audio archive. We discussed radio as a medium of specific artistic creation and the artists, editors, and journalists who have diligently worked and created outstanding audio content for over seventy years, now stored in a rich audio archive. During the June panel, we introduced two valuable contributors who spoke about different[…]
The sixth forum is dedicated to the issue of women’s contributions in the creation and preservation of extremely valuable documentary-dramatic radio programs and a rich audio archive. We will discuss radio as a medium of specific artistic creation, focusing on the artists, editors, and journalists who have diligently worked and created exceptional audio content for over seventy years, now preserved in a rich audio archive. As part of this month’s forum, we will present two notable women who will talk about various aspects of work and activities in radio. Participants[…]
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, a Legal Clinic in the field of criminal law was held at UNIGEM’s partner institution, the International Burch University. The focus was on cases of gender-based violence. The lecturers were Dr Amila Mujčinović and Dr Nermin Šehović.
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, as part of the UNIGEM project, an education for teaching and non-teaching staff was held on ’Inclusion of a gender perspective in the teaching of STEM subjects’ at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of the University of Zenica. The education was held by Prof. Dr Laris Velić, Dean of the Faculty of Law, coordinator of the Center for Gender Equality of the University of Zenica and Assistant Prof. Dr. Dženana Radončić, Vice-dean for scientific and research work at the Faculty of Law, member[…]
As part of the UNIGEM project, the TPO Foundation aims to advocate for the initiative to eliminate taxes on menstrual products by monitoring and financing resilience and influencing the creation of gender-responsive budgets in educational institutions. We invite you to participate in the research on menstrual poverty in BiH by completing a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. There are no right or wrong answers, so we ask you to provide responses that best reflect your opinion on the topic. Survey questionnaire: https://orgdiagnostics.limesurvey.net/456968?lang=hr Your[…]
Students from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region discussion how gender stereotypes are attempted to be naturalized through science, culture, and religion at the seminar held on June 7, 2024, in Sarajevo. The seminar was organized as part of the activities of the UNIGEM project and was led by Dr. Jadranka Rebeka Anić and Associate Professor Dr. Zilka Spahić Šiljak. In the first part of the seminar, participants discussed socio-biological and other scientific theoretical insights that have been used to justify gender stereotypes as natural and innate. Dr. Anić demonstrated[…]
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in cooperation between the TPO Foundation and the Women’s Police Officers Network, training was held for women police officers from several BiH police agencies. This activity was a part of the UNIGEM project. The leader of the education was Aida Bahtanović, psychologist, psychotherapist and consultant for gestalt therapy in organizations. The topic of the education was Managing stress at work and non-violent communication. We would like to thank the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) for providing us with the amphitheatre.
Gender stereotypes affects lives of women and men to a large extent, and there is need to deconstruct them. TPO Foundation organized workshops on gender stereotypes at the University Gender Resource Center of the University of Sarajevo, for teaching staff and students from high schools in Sarajevo from June 5th to June 6th, 2024. The workshops were led by Dr. Jadranka Rebeka Anić as part of the UNIGEM project aimed at empowering educational institutions for gender equality. The workshops were attended by students from Treća gimnazija, Gimnazija obala, Srednja škola[…]
Last Thursday and Friday, on the 30th and 31st of May, the TPO Foundation organized a two-day training and workshop session for UNIGEM coordinators from partner universities. This event, aimed at addressing critical issues within the academic environment, included a series of panels and discussions that provided significant insights and fostered collaboration among the participants. The first day was dedicated to a training session titled “Preventing Sexual Harassment,” led by Edin Smajić PhD. The training began with a discussion on workplace dignity, followed by a detailed examination of the causes[…]
At the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla, on June 3, 2024, Dr. Jadranka Rebeka Anić held a seminar on the anti-gender movement and its impacts on the Balkan countries. The seminar was organized within the UNIGEM project with the aim of empowering teaching staff and the student population. To understand the mechanisms and strategies of anti-gender movements globally and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is essential to understand the concepts of gender, gender ideology, feminism, nationalism, and others. Dr. Anić mapped out the key historical milestones that facilitated the[…]
As part of the UNIGEM project at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla, on June 3, 2024, a book promotion was held for “Feminism and Religion in the 21st Century: Technology, Dialogue, and Expanding Boundaries,” edited by Gina Messina Dysert and Rosemary Radford Reuther. The promoters were Prof. Dr. Mirza Mahmutović, Prof. Dr. Selma Veseljevic Jerković, and Prof. Dr. Zilka Spahić Šiljak, moderated by Prof. Dr. Nihad Džanić Delibegović. Professor Mahmutović presented the book with a brief review of the topics covered in the 16 essays that bring the[…]
Collaboration with representatives of municipal gender equality commissions, non-governmental organizations, and other institutions is another way in which UNIGEM project aim to empower important actors in the local community for gender equality. In the period from June 1-2, 2024, a two-day seminar was held in cooperation with the Heart and Soul Association from Lukavac, led by Dr. Jadranka Rebeka Anić and Prof. Dr. Zilka Spahić Šiljak. Although there are gender equality commissions at the municipal and cantonal levels, their work is very limited, and members lack sufficient knowledge to initiate[…]
On Monday, June 3, 2024, a working meeting was held with the representatives of six non-governmental organizations: LARA Foundation from Bijeljina, Dignitet Association from Mostar, Ja bih EU Association, CURE Foundation, Medica from Zenica and Sarajevo Open Center, who presented previous work of their organizations on issues related to criminal laws at the cantonal level and the FBiH and Brčko District levels. The meeting was also attended by legal experts. The meeting was primarily used to discuss the next steps regarding the proposals for criminal codes and the joint action[…]
