Strengthening Protection of National Minorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Action aims at supporting the authorities in enhancing the rights of persons belonging to national minorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina by strengthening institutional coordination among the relevant stakeholders in minority fields and increasing their capacitites.
The Project will raise awareness of promotion and protection of minority rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will also be implemented by local governments themselves.
Flagship results achieved thus far include:
- as for the activities regarding local governments (small grants), cities and municipalites have signed contracts in September 2018 and started with the implementation of projects.
Website:
https://www.coe.int/en/web/sarajevo/strengthening-the-protection-of-national-minorities
Contact:
Maja Lukić-Schade, Project Officer, maja.lukic-schade@coe.int
Project duration:
2018-2019
Themes:
Democratisation
Status:
Completed
Strategic partner:
Association of Municipalities and Cities of FBiH, Association of Municipalities and Cities of RS, CSOs, Gender Equality Agency BiH, Local Governments, Ministry of Administration and Local Self-Government of RS, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH, Ministry of Justice of FBiH
Implementer:
Council of Europe
Donor:
Council of Europe, European Union
Project implemented in:
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska, Brčko District BiH
Cantons:
Tuzla Canton, Sarajevo Canton
Municipalities (4):
Grad Sarajevo, Prijedor, Prnjavor, Tuzla