Small Revolutions That Bring Big Change: “Identity” Captivates Sarajevo Film Festival Audience
The world premiere of the documentary film “Identity”, directed by Slađana Lučić, took place on Monday, 17 August 2026, as part of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival and its Dealing with the Past programme.
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Japanese High School Students Visit the Forgotten Children of War Association: A Dialogue on Human Rights, Dealing with the Past, and Peacebuilding
This week, the Forgotten Children of War Association welcomed a group of high school students from Japan, who are visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of their study tour and the Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 Summer Training Program – 11 Days of Learning about Ethnic Divisions and Coexistence.
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“Living Libraries” in Tuzla: Personal Stories as a Space for Learning, Understanding and a Culture of Remembrance
During May and June, the Forgotten Children of War Association held three activities entitled “Living Libraries” at the Ismet Mujezinović International Atelier in Tuzla.
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Educational Class Held at “Hasib Hadžović” Technical Secondary School in Goražde
On 25 May 2026, the Association Forgotten Children of War organized an educational class at the “Hasib Hadžović” Technical Secondary School in Goražde.
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Living Library Activity Held in Tuzla
On 17 May 2026, the Association Forgotten Children of War organized a Living Library activity at the Ismet Mujezinović International Portrait Gallery in Tuzla.
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OPEN CALL: Artistic residencies on memory, displacement & contemporary Europe
Camera a Sud (Italy), Forgotten Children of War Association (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and The 4th Block (Ukraine) are pleased to launch an open call for artists to participate in the TRACE Artistic Residencies Programme. The project brings together artists, curators, researchers, and local communities from these contexts to work with archives, sites of memory, and […]
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Workshop “When Rights Fail: Children Between War, Law and Silence” Held in Sarajevo
In cooperation with the Association Forgotten Children of War, a workshop titled “When Rights Fail: Children Between War, Law and Silence” was held on May 19, 2026, at the Public Institution Secondary Mechanical Technical School Sarajevo.
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Roundtable Held on the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
On May 18, 2026, the Association Forgotten Children of War organized a roundtable discussion at Hotel Ibis in Sarajevo titled “Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Challenges and Good Practices at the Cantonal Level.”
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Demonstration Class on the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Held at the Secondary Dental Technical School
On May 6, 2026, the Association Forgotten Children of War organized a demonstration class at the Secondary Dental Technical School, aiming to educate young people about the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, conflict-related sexual violence, and its long-term consequences.
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“In the Name of the Father” Returns to the Stage Through a New Generation of Performers
The play “In the Name of the Father”, written and directed by Darrel Toulon, has undergone a reconstruction and was performed throughout April with a new generation of young performers, once again bringing to the stage one of the region’s most significant artistic narratives about children born as a consequence of wartime rape in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Training of Trainers (ToT) Held: Education on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in History Teaching
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The Association “Forgotten Children of War” successfully implemented a Training of Trainers (ToT) focused on education about conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in history teaching, held from March 27 to 29 in Sarajevo.
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Association “Forgotten Children of War” Participated in a Roundtable on the Rehabilitation of Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
A representative of the Association “Forgotten Children of War”, Tarik Ekmeščić, participated in the roundtable titled “Spa and Climate Treatment and Medical Rehabilitation for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Challenges and Recommendations”, held on April 27, 2026, in Sarajevo, organized by UN Women and the Association Viva žene, with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom.
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Association “Forgotten Children of War” Participated in Consultations with the Delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the 2026 European Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
A representative of the Association “Forgotten Children of War” participated on April 14, 2026, in a consultative meeting organized by the Delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the preparation of the European Commission’s 2026 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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“IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER” Documentary-Dance Performance in Tuzla
The Association “Forgotten Children of War” proudly announces the performance of the documentary-dance production “In the Name of the Father”, a powerful artistic project that opens important social questions of identity, silence, and resilience.
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Association “Forgotten Children of War” Participated in a Consultative Meeting on Gender Equality and the Dayton Peace Agreement
A representative of the Association “Forgotten Children of War” participated on March 11, 2026, in a consultative meeting titled “The Dayton Peace Agreement and Gender Equality”, held in Sarajevo and organized by the British Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the company Raion.
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Publications on the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War in the Federation of BiH Presented in Sarajevo
On 6 March 2026, a joint event organized by TRIAL International – Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Association “Forgotten Children of War” was held in Sarajevo at the Ibis Styles Hotel.
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Project “Building Lasting Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Investing in the Future”
The project “Building Lasting Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Investing in the Future” introduces an innovative, child- and youth-centered approach to teaching the history of the 1992–1995 war.
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OPEN CALL FOR AUDITIONS
The Association Forgotten Children of War (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Alpha Group (Austria) invite actors and performers (m/f/x) with strong physical abilities and developed improvisation skills to apply for the reconstruction of the performance “IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER”.
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Meeting with the Ministry of Justice of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton: Support for an Amendment on the Rights of Children Born of War
Representatives of the Association Forgotten Children of War held a meeting with the Minister of Justice, Administration and Local Self-Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (HNC), Goran Karanović, Assistant Minister Jasmin Sultanić, and the Director of the Cantonal Institute for Free Legal Aid of the HNC, Aida Zerem. The meeting was also attended by Tajma Bešo from the Stolac Centre for Social Work.
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President of the Association “Forgotten Children of War,” Ajna Jusić, Among Speakers at an Educational Workshop on the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The President of the Association “Forgotten Children of War”, Ajna Jusić, participated as a speaker at the educational workshop titled “Experiences, Challenges, and Examples of Good Practice in the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exercising the Rights of a Special Category of Civilian Victims of War, Including Children Born of Wartime Rape”, held on December 18 and 19, 2025, in Sarajevo and organized by the Association Medica Zenica.
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Meeting with the Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton on Advancing the Rights of Children Born of War
On 28 November 2025, representatives of the Association Forgotten Children of War held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Nihad Uk, and Cabinet Representative Anita Polunić, with the aim of opening a dialogue on improving the rights of children born as a result of war and aligning cantonal regulations with the Federal Law on the Protection of Civilian War Victims.
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Participation in the Workshop “Human Rights in Our Communities: The Role of Local Authorities”
A representative of the Association “Forgotten Children of War” participated in the workshop titled “Human Rights in Our Communities: The Role of Local Authorities”, held from November 12 to 14, 2025, in Banja Luka, organized by the Council of Europe as part of the project “Strengthening Democratic Innovations and Promoting Human Rights at the Local Level in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
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Presentation of the Book by Dr. Tatjana Takševa in Sarajevo, Organized by the Association Forgotten Children of War
From 11 to 13 November 2025, Dr. Tatjana Takševa, a professor and researcher at Saint Mary’s University (Halifax), visited Sarajevo as part of a three-day program organized by the Association Forgotten Children of War.
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Study Visit to Kosovo: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and International Advocacy
From October 26 to 29, 2025, a delegation of the Association Forgotten Children of War visited Pristina, Kosovo, as part of a study visit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and developing an international advocacy network for children born of war.
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Participation of the Association Forgotten Children of War in the International Conference on Transitional Justice in Berlin
On 21 and 22 October 2025, an international practitioners’ conference titled “Transformative Transitional Justice in Practice” was held in Berlin, organized by the Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation.
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Meeting Held with the City Administration of Tuzla – An Important Step Toward the Recognition of the Right to Housing
On October 6, 2025, a meeting was held in Tuzla between representatives of the Association Forgotten Children of War and representatives of the City Administration of Tuzla.
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Book Promotion of “I Am Alen” in Mostar and Presentation of the Handbook
On September 19, 2025, a public discussion on war, memory, and healing was held at the Cultural Center in Mostar, bringing together local and international authors, experts, and activists dedicated to confronting Bosnia and Herzegovina’s past.
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Meeting Held with the Ministry of Communal Economy, Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection of Sarajevo Canton
On September 17, 2025, representatives of the Association Forgotten Children of War held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Communal Economy, Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection of Sarajevo Canton.
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Book Promotion of “I Am Alen” Held in Sarajevo
On September 8, 2025, the book “I Am Alen” was presented in Sarajevo at the Bosniak Cultural Center (BKC). The book is an autobiographical work by Alen Muhić, who was born as a result of wartime rape during the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Meeting Held with the Minister of Labour, Social Policy and Return of Tuzla Canton
On 23 July 2025, representatives of the Association Forgotten Children of War held a meeting with the Minister of Labour, Social Policy and Return of Tuzla Canton in Tuzla.
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Exhibition “Breaking Free” Presented in Rovigo as Part of a Human Rights Festival
As part of the commemoration of 50 years of Amnesty International’s work in Italy, the festival “Voci per la Libertà – Una canzone per Amnesty” was held in the city of Rovigo from July 14 to 20.
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Book Promotion of “I Am Alen” Held – An Evening of Truth, Courage, and Remembrance in Goražde
On July 9, 2025, the book promotion of “I Am Alen”, an autobiographical work by Alen Muhić, member and activist of the Association Forgotten Children of War, was held at the Goražde Cultural Center. The evening was marked by powerful emotions, a silence that spoke louder than words, and the courage to speak about what had been left unspoken for far too long.
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Ajna Jusić Participated in the First National Forum on the Right to Reparation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
At the invitation of the Director General of the National Reparations Fund for Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Other Crimes against the Peace and Security of Mankind (FONAREV), Ajna Jusić, President of the Association “Forgotten Children of War”, visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo from July 1 to 4, where she participated in […]
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Workshop in Bihac about Economic Women Empowerment
A workshop on economic women empowerment was held in Bihac. Jasmina, a participant in the MOVEMENT 1325 program, was one of the lecturers.
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MOVEMENT 1325 – Movie premiere
Premiere of the movie “MOVEMENT 1325” / panel discussion with experts and participants of the program.
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BREAKING FREE in Ravenna, Italy
The "BREAKING FREE" exhibition with an element of a living library opened in Ravenna, Italy. A panel discussion on the needs and visibility of children born of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina was organized.
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School Violence Prevention – Workshop realized
With teachers, school counselors, social workers, and the police, we talked about the problem and prevention measures of domestic violence and violence in schools, at a workshop in Vares.
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“Let’s talk about femicide” – Workshop realized
We discussed the steps that would have to be taken to systematically eliminate femicide in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Jusić spoke about justice and accountability for war survivors in New York
Providing a platform for survivors to express their priorities - Focus of New York's meeting, "Forgotten Children of War" participated in.
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Missing Peace Global Symposium
"Forgotten Children of War" Assocaition members, panelists on the Missing Peace Global Symposium about the elimination of CRSV with the survivor-centered approach.
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BREAKING FREE in Cesena, Italy
Opening the BREAKING FREE exhibition at the "Pescheria" Gallery in Cesena, Italy.
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Various Activities of the “Movement 1325” Youth Project
The “Forgotten Children of War” Association implemented the “Movement 1325” project, inspired by the UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security. The project focused on young people, particularly young women aged 18 to 25 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who face numerous challenges in participating in and influencing peace processes due to their age […]
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Campaign #DjecaRata387: Celebrities Send Messages of Support to Children Born of Sexual Violence
In 2023, the “Forgotten Children of War” Association launched the #DjecaRata387 campaign,featuring participation from numerous local celebrities. Through this initiative, they conveyedpowerful messages about speaking out against sexual violence in conflict, the legal invisibilityof children born as a result of such violence, the importance of supporting survivors, and theneed to address this issue from both […]
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Movement “1325”
Women are a key factor in building and maintaining peace – let’s support Resolution 1325! Resolution 1325 / UNSCR 1325 is one of the most important resolutions ever adopted by the United Nations Security Council. This resolution laid the foundation for encouraging women’s participation in prevention/resolution of conflict, peace building and protecting women from violence […]
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