Brčko District is the only territory in Bosnia and Herzegovina that treats violence against women and domestic violence as both a misdemeanor and a criminal offense, which is not in accordance with the provisions of the Istanbul Convention, which Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed.
Autor: Plural BiH
Plural BiH
Plural BiH is a Foundation for Media and Activism based in the Brcko District. The main goal is to, by working in the service of the public interest, influence the improvement of the political and social situation in the Brcko District and Bosnia and Herzegovina through independent journalism and activism. The focus of the topics in the field of investigative journalism includes the fight against corruption and crime, human rights, the promotion of positive social values, and successful organizations and individuals.
How many more such or similar cases are there in healthcare? Will anyone take responsibility for solving the problem?
Judging by the views of international officials, it seems that the new ruling group has managed to further deteriorate the situation. As our people would say: it can always get worse.
Voislav Grubiša broke the 34-year-old Bosnian national record with a throw of 64.80 meters, securing first place in the discus throw event, which was also the best result of the athletics meeting in Zagreb.
The outdated infrastructure significantly complicates the daily lives of citizens, especially those who use domestic and international transport. Young people particularly complain about the appearance of the bus station.
Did you know that Brčko is the only part of Bosnia and Herzegovina where persons with disabilities do not have employment priority?
He participated in a very significant event in Germany, where he was invited by the Montagsgesellschaft e.V. association to discuss Bosnia and Herzegovina as a potential market for cooperation and investment, which he also spoke about for Plural.
“Corruption, present in almost every sphere of our community, is the most painful wound and, I responsibly claim, the number one cause for every young person that had irreversibly lost hope and desire to stay here.”
Let Brčko, which is equidistant from the three main capitals – Sarajevo, Belgrade, and Zagreb, become a meeting place. That's quite enough.
The stadium was supposed to become the heart of sports events and a gathering place for citizens, but reality is far from that ambitious vision.