Street Action “Name by Name” Held in Memory of the Victims of the Markale Crime
Youth Initiative for Human Rights marked the 32nd anniversary of the first massacre at the Markale marketplace, committed during the siege of Sarajevo, with a street action. Activists of the Initiative distributed roses bearing the names of the 68 people killed in this war crime to citizens at the central Republic Square. Citizens then placed the roses on a nearby stand symbolizing the marketplace where the crime occurred.
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Youth Initiative for Human Rights Holds Three Info Sessions for the “Rights First” Call
In January 2026, the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) organized three informational sessions for representatives of civil society organizations and informal groups interested in applying to the “Rights First” Call for Project Proposals.
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Completed Youth Exchange on Hate Speech: “The World – a Place for Everyone (?) : HateSpeechFree”
Youth from Germany, Serbia, Ukraine, Italy, Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Jajce and Sarajevo at the youth exchange “The World – a Place for Everyone (?) : HateSpeechFree”, held from October 15 to 23. During nine days, through trainings, workshops, lectures and study visits, the participants explored different perspectives on hate speech, learned how to recognize it, understand it, prevent it and face its consequences in their communities.
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Workshops and Performances Held for Young Artists on Democratic Participation
As part of the Festival of International Student Theatre (FIST) 2025, three youth-led performances addressed critical socio-political issues, offering a multidimensional reflection on democratic participation.
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