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This article is part of UN Women in BiH campaign “Thank you, heroines”, aimed at raising awareness on numerous contributions of women during COVID-19 response.

Željka Mileusnić, Assistant Commander for Compliance at RS Special Counter-Terrorism Unit, talked to UN Women on commitment to eliminate gender-based violence.

Nedim Mičijević, manager for Youth Power, and coordinator/trainer for Young Men Initiative, spoke to UN Women on young people's attitudes to prevailing norms

Irena Hadžiabdić, member of the BiH CEC/CIK, spoke to UN Women on importance of initiatives to prevent violence against women and ensure financial independence.

Zilka Spahić Šiljak, professor of gender studies, talks to UN Women about the issues women in BiH still face, and possible solutions to them.

Dajana Mirković, an activist and mediator, talks to UN Women on the need for stronger law enforcement, and double discrimination often faced by Roma women.

Adnan Kadribašić, a jurist, feminist, and a gender equality expert, spoke to UN Women on the importance of legal frameworks and shattering gender stereotypes.

Sabina Krivdić, the only woman in BiH who runs a craft distillery, spoke to UN Women on education support & economic empowerment of women.