OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission’s principal aim is to promote stability and reconciliation while assisting BiH on its path to regional political, economic and social integration.

(ENG/LOC) The Mission’s principal aim is to promote stability and reconciliation while assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path to regional political, economic and social integration. Mission activities seek to foster systems of governance, justice and education that uphold human rights and the rule of law for all citizens. Moreover, the Mission supports the development of an effective, respon

sive, and inclusive security sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in keeping with international standards. Based in the capital city of Sarajevo, the Mission relies on its network of 8 field offices to fully engage citizens and authorities at all levels – municipal, cantonal, entity, as well as the State. To adapt as necessary to social and political developments, the structure of the Mission’s field work and activities remains flexible. Six focus areas comprise the Mission’s approach: Human Rights; Education; Rule of Law; Gender Equality; Democratic Governance; and Security Co-operation...

Primarni cilj Misije je unapređenje stabilnosti i pomirenja pružanjem podrške Bosni i Hercegovini na njenom putu ka regionalnoj političkoj, ekonomskoj i društvenoj integraciji. Naše aktivnosti usmjerene su na jačanje sistema obrazovanja, demokratskog upravljanja i pravosuđa, te poštivanja ljudskih prava i vladavine prava za sve građane. Također, podržavamo razvoj djelotvornog, odgovornog i sveobuhvatnog sigurnosnog sektora u BiH, usklađenog sa međunarodnim standardima. Sa glavnim uredom u Sarajevu, Misija se oslanja na mrežu od svojih osam terenskih ureda kako bi uspostavila punu saradnju sa građanima i predstavnicima vlasti na svim nivoima – općinskom, kantonalnom, entitetskom i državnom. Struktura rada na terenu je veoma fleksibilna i lako prilagodljiva društvenim i političkim zbivanjima. Naše aktivnosti su usmjerene na šest područja djelovanja: ljudska prava; obrazovanje; vladavinu prava; ravnopravnost spolova; demokratsko upravljanje i sigurnosnu saradnju.

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in close co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Skopje, OSCE SALW projects in Sou...
26/06/2026

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in close co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Skopje, OSCE SALW projects in South-Eastern Europe and Ukraine, organised the Regional K9 Specialised Qualification Course in Lazaropole, North Macedonia, from 20 to 26 June.
Bosnia and Herzegovina was represented by six police dog handlers and their service dogs. The activity strengthened national capacities to detect small arms and light weapons, ammunition and explosives, while also promoting regional interoperability and joint operations. Upon completion of the training, all six BiH K9 handlers were certified as Specialised Field Detection Operators.
Many thanks to the OSCE SALW projects in South-Eastern Europe and Ukraine for their excellent co-operation in implementing this activity.
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𝐔 𝐯𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐬𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐳̌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐬̌𝐭𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐡 𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐯𝐚, 𝐝𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐣𝐞 𝐤𝐥𝐣𝐮𝐜̌𝐚𝐧 𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐳𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐣𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚, 𝐦𝐞đ𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐛𝐧𝐨𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚...
26/06/2026

𝐔 𝐯𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐬𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐳̌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐬̌𝐭𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐡 𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐯𝐚, 𝐝𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐣𝐞 𝐤𝐥𝐣𝐮𝐜̌𝐚𝐧 𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐳𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐣𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚, 𝐦𝐞đ𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐛𝐧𝐨𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚 𝐢 𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐳̌𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐡 𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐬̌𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚.

Danas nam je bilo zadovoljstvo ugostiti učesnike Ljetne škole „Religija u doba polikrize: od dijaloga prema djelovanju“, koja je okupila studente i stručnjake kako bi razgovarali o odnosu religije, prava i savremenih društvenih izazova, uz istovremeno podsticanje međusobnog razumijevanja i konstruktivnog dijaloga.
Ljetna škola, održana od 25. do 28. juna 2026. godine, pružila je platformu za razmatranje prilika i izazova koji proizlaze iz odnosa religije i prava u današnjem sve kompleksnijem svijetu.
Ljetna škola dio je Memoranduma o razumijevanju koji su potpisali Misija OSCE-a u Bosni i Hercegovini i tri teološka fakulteta koja provode Zajednički master program iz međureligijskog dijaloga i izgradnje mira, potvrđujući našu zajedničku posvećenost promovisanju dijaloga, razumijevanja i trajnog mira.



𝐀𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

Today, we were pleased to host participants of the Summer School “Religion in the Age of Polycrisis: From Dialogue to Action”, which brought together students and experts to explore the relationship between religion, law, and contemporary societal challenges, while fostering mutual understanding and constructive dialogue.
Held from 25–28 June 2026, the Summer School provided a platform for discussing both opportunities and challenges arising at the intersection of religion and law in today’s increasingly complex world.
The Summer School is part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the three theological faculties implementing the Joint Master’s Programme in Interreligious Dialogue and Peacebuilding, reaffirming our shared commitment to promoting dialogue, understanding, and lasting peace.

Danas smo u okupili nastavnike i nastavnice, koji se pridružuju svojim koleginicama i kolagama, i od naredne školske g...
25/06/2026

Danas smo u okupili nastavnike i nastavnice, koji se pridružuju svojim koleginicama i kolagama, i od naredne školske godine će primjenjivati nove predmetne kurikulume. Tokom radionica imali su priliku razgovarati o planiranju procesa učenja i podučavanja zasnovanog na ishodima učenja te se upoznati s dobrim praksama.
Radionice su dio podrške koju Misija OSCE-a u Bosni i Hercegovini pruža Ministarstvu za obrazovanje, mlade, nauku, kulturu i sport i Pedagoškom zavodu u Bosansko-podrinjskom kantonu Goražde u njihovom radu na unapređenju kvaliteta obrazovanja kroz kurikularnu reformu zasnovanu na ishodima učenja.



Today in Goražde, we brought together teachers who will join their colleagues in implementing the new subject curricula starting next school year. During the workshops, they had the opportunity to discuss planning learning and teaching based on student learning outcomes and to familiarize with examples of good practices.
These workshops are part of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina's support to the Ministry of Education, Youth, Science, Culture and Sports and the Pedagogic Institute in Bosnian Podrinje Canton – Goražde in advancing the quality of education through curriculum reform based on student learning outcomes.

Podržali smo današnju studijsku posjetu Medicinskom fakultetu u , za terapeute i predstavnike JU Edukacijsko-rehabilita...
25/06/2026

Podržali smo današnju studijsku posjetu Medicinskom fakultetu u , za terapeute i predstavnike JU Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijskog centra „Buđenje“ iz Goražda.
Posjeta je pružila priliku za razmjenu stručnih znanja i dobrih praksi u oblasti rehabilitacije i pružanja podrške, uz istovremeno jačanje saradnje između akademskih i stručnih institucija.
Unapređenje stručnih kapaciteta i razvoj partnerstava doprinose poboljšanju kvaliteta usluga i podrške dostupnih osobama s invaliditetom u lokalnim zajednicama.



We supported a study visit today to the Faculty of Medicine in Foča, for therapists and representatives of the Centre for Persons with Disabilities “Buđenje” in Goražde.
The visit provided an opportunity to exchange expertise and good practices in rehabilitation and support services, while strengthening co-operation between academic and professional institutions.
Enhancing professional capacities and fostering partnerships contributes to improving the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in local communities.

24/06/2026

Misija OSCE-a u Bosni i Hercegovini oštro osuđuje nedavni femicid počinjen na području Grada Gračanice i izražava saučešće porodici i prijateljima žrtve.

Ovaj slučaj još jednom naglašava potrebu za hitnim jačanjem preventivnih i zaštitnih mehanizama na svim nivoima, kao i za unapređenjem institucionalne odgovornosti i međuinstitucionalne saradnje kako bi se osigurala pravovremena reakcija i spriječili takvi ishodi.

Nasilje u porodici i nasilje nad ženama ostaju ozbiljno sigurnosno i društveno pitanje koje zahtijeva sistemski pristup i odlučan te efikasan i koordiniran odgovor nadležnih institucija.



The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina strongly condemns the recent femicide committed in the area of the City of Gračanica and expresses its condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

This case once again highlights the need to urgently strengthen preventive and protection mechanisms at all levels, as well as to enhance institutional accountability and inter-institutional co-operation to ensure a timely response and prevent such outcomes.

Domestic violence and violence against women remain a serious security and societal issue that requires a systemic approach and a decisive, efficient and co-ordinated response from the competent institutions.

24/06/2026

„Мисија ОЕБС-а у БиХ омогућила нам је да наше војне локације учинимо безбједнијим и да муницијом и минско-експлозивним средствима управљамо на сигуран начин.“
— генерал-пуковник Гојко Кнежевић, начелник Заједничког штаба Оружаних снага БиХ

Безбједнија складишта.
Јачи капацитети.
Сигурније управљање ризицима.

Кроз сарадњу са Oružane snage Bosne i Hercegovine / Оружане снаге Босне и Херцеговине, годинама подржавамо унапређење безбједности војних локација и јачање капацитета персонала за безбједно управљање наоружањем, муницијом и минско-експлозивним средствима.

Данас, 30 година касније, јасно је:
најважнији резултати често су они које не видимо - али који све нас чине безбједнијим.



“The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina enabled us to make our military sites safer and to manage ammunition and explosive ordnance in a safe and secure manner.”
— Lieutenant General Gojko Knežević, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Safer storage sites.
Better-trained personnel.
More secure risk management.

Through its co-operation with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE has for years supported the enhancement of military site security and strengthened personnel capacities for the safe management of weapons, ammunition, and explosive ordnance.

Today, 30 years later, one thing is clear:
The most important results are often the ones we do not see - but the ones that make all of us safer.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐞 𝐳𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐜̌𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐦 𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐥𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐳̌𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐦 𝐢 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐨𝐦.Danas je Misija OSCE-a u Bosni i Hercegovi...
24/06/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐞 𝐳𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐜̌𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐦 𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐥𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐳̌𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐦 𝐢 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐨𝐦.

Danas je Misija OSCE-a u Bosni i Hercegovini bila suorganizator sastanka Strateškog odbora za naoružanje, municiju i minsko-eksplozivna sredstva (AWE), koji je okupio Ministarstvo odbrane BiH, Oružane snage BiH i međunarodne partnere kako bi razmotrili ostvareni napredak u smanjenju sigurnosnih rizika povezanih s naoružanjem, municijom i minsko-eksplozivnim sredstvima.
Kroz provedbu AWE Master plana, partneri nastavljaju ostvarivati konkretne rezultate u smanjenju viškova naoružanja i municije, unapređenju sigurnosti skladišta te dekomisiji neperspektivnih vojnih lokacija, čime doprinose sigurnijoj i stabilnijoj Bosni i Hercegovini.



𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Today, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina co-hosted a meeting of the AWE Strategic Committee, bringing together the Ministry of Defence of BiH, the Armed Forces of BiH, and international partners to review progress in reducing security risks associated with weapons, ammunition, and explosive ordnance.
Through the AWE Master Plan, partners continue to make tangible progress in reducing surplus stockpiles, improving the security of storage facilities, and advancing the decommissioning of non-prospective military sites, contributing to a safer and more secure Bosnia and Herzegovina.

и Канцеларија ОЕБС-а за људска права и демократију данас су у предали Извјештај о процјени учешћа младих Српској д...
24/06/2026

и Канцеларија ОЕБС-а за људска права и демократију данас су у предали Извјештај о процјени учешћа младих Српској демократској странци (СДС).
Процјенa учешћа младих је иницијатива коју подржавају и , доступна свим политичким партијама које су заинтересоване за процјену и јачање учешћа младих у оквиру својих структура.
Извјештај садржи препоруке за већи ангажман младих и њихову заступљеност у страначком животу, доприносећи подстицању инклузивнијих процеса доношења одлука и подршци развоју будућих политичких лидера.
Сврсисходно учешће младих остаје кључно за јачање демократских институција и обезбјеђивање да политичке партије остану осјетљиве на тежње млађих генерација.



Today, and OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) handed over the Youth Audit Report to the Srpska demokratska stranka (SDS) in Banja Luka.
The Youth Audit is an and -supported initiative available to all political parties interested in assessing and strengthening youth participation within their structures.
The report offers recommendations for enhancing youth engagement and representation in party life, helping to foster more inclusive decision-making processes and support the development of future political leaders.
Meaningful youth participation remains essential to strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that political parties remain responsive to the aspirations of younger generations.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.Today, students from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian ...
24/06/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Today, students from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights met with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss the country's post-conflict recovery, accountability, reconciliation, and current challenges.

As they continue their study visit across Bosnia and Herzegovina, we were pleased to share perspectives on the enduring importance of human rights, humanitarian law, and dialogue in building lasting peace.

Povodom usvajanja Komunikacijske strategije Vlade Posavskog kantona u aprilu 2026. godine, razvijene uz podršku Misije, ...
23/06/2026

Povodom usvajanja Komunikacijske strategije Vlade Posavskog kantona u aprilu 2026. godine, razvijene uz podršku Misije, danas smo za Ured za odnose s javnošću Vlade Posavskog kantona, kontakt osobe u ministarstvima Vlade, te predstavnike Odžaka, Domaljevca-Šamca i Orašja organizovali obuku o efikasnoj eksternoj komunikaciji i javnim konsultacijama.
U fokusu obuke: strateška komunikacija, transparentnost, učešće građana i participativno kreiranje politika.



Following the adoption of the Posavina Canton Government Communication Strategy in April 2026, developed with Mission support, today we organized a training on effective external communication and public consultation for the Posavina Canton Government PR Office, ministry focal points, and representatives of Odžak, Domaljevac-Šamac, and Orašje.

The training focused on strategic communication, transparency, citizen participation, and participatory policymaking.

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