September 2022
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In July 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution declaring access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment a universal human right.
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October 2022
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STATEMENT BY the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ingrid Macdonald
October 2022
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Since 2016, UN Women BiH has supported the development of multisectoral teams for the prevention and protection of survivors of domestic violence.
September 2022
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It is necessary for women to feel safe and protected in the places where they live. One of the ways to achieve that is to adapt public spaces to their needs. This message was sent last week during the women’s exploratory walks with women from Banjaluka, a town in the north-west of BiH.
October 2022
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Media in the Western Balkans are not engaged enough in reporting on gender-responsive budgeting, while those who are reporting on this topic face challenges.
October 2022
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Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022, the United Nations in cooperation with the Government of Switzerland, convened today a round table on the "“Sendai Framework mid-term review in Bosnia and Herzegovina – accomplishments & way forward" in Sarajevo. Participants highlighted the ongoing importance of risk awareness and disaster risk reduction at all levels of governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, underscoring that one dollar invested in disaster preparedness can prevent seven dollars’ worth of disaster-related economic losses – a considerable return on investment.
October 2022
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The largest global conference on culture in the last 40 years has gathered 3,000 participants including 135 Ministers of Culture and 83 NGOs.
October 2022
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The second SDG Week in Bosnia and Herzegovina, held from October 7 to 14, 2022 with the aim of promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through local actions, consultations, and discussions with representatives of public, economic, academic, and civil society, concluded. The rich program included 15 events where local and international experts shared their experiences, analyzes and perspectives for inclusive, green, and fairer development of the country with more than 500 participants.