Banjaluka Centre for Human Rights is a non-governmental, non-party, not-for-profit organisation for human rights monitoring in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkan region. The organisation aims to generate changes in the field of Centre’s expertise by providing help in the development of a modern democratic society within the legal state founded on the principles of the rule of law, equality, tolerance and respect.

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Center for Environment (CfE) is an organisation that is focused on a broad scope of environmental issues. Following more than 20 years of proactive work and contribution to various public policies, more recently CfE is also focusing on the implementation of the Aarhus Convention and general democratisation of decision-making processes in environmental matters, along with advocating for better access to public information, access to justice and specifically for security and wellbeing of environmental human rights defenders.

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czzs.org

Citizens Association Srce na Dlanu is dedicated to promoting humane, civic, and democratic values with the aim of creating a society based on peace, justice, solidarity, and prosperity for all citizens. Through its work, the association strives to empower individuals for socially useful work through volunteer activities, humanitarian and youth engagement. The main activities include providing assistance to families with three or more children, children without parental care, socially disadvantaged individuals, as well as children and adults with developmental disabilities. Additionally, the association organises social gatherings for children with developmental difficulties, thereby contributing to inclusion and strengthening the community.

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ugsrcenadlanu.org

Genesis Project, a humanitarian organisation founded in 1996 in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, focuses on various key areas with the aim of improving society and supporting vulnerable groups. The main areas include the promotion of non-violence and conflict transformation through education on peaceful conflict resolution, protecting children from violence and neglect through secondary prevention programs, and improving mental health and psychosocial resilience among youth. The organisation actively works on reducing ethnic segregation in schools through projects such as “Bridges of Trust and Cooperation” and “Football3 for Peace,” using sports and creative workshops to build trust between communities. Additionally, through programs like eUPSHIFT and Service-Learning in the Arts, Genesis Project empowers young people to become social innovators, developing their problem-solving skills and active participation in society. All of the organisation’s programs are based on the principles of non-violence, equality, sustainability, and transparency, with a particular focus on empowering children, youth, and local communities.

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genesisbl.org

Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Banja Luka is an organisation that supports and stimulates autonomy and freedom of all citizens through the involvement of marginalised social groups in democratic processes, particularly women and youth.

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Hcabl.org

Hi Neighbour (“Zdravo da ste”) is a group of professionals, volunteers and dedicated individuals who help people in need and those who need development support. Hi Neighbour supports the right to development of children, young people and adults through group and development activities that we implement on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Zdravodaste.org

Perpetuum Mobile – Institute for Youth and Community Development is a non-governmental organisation that seeks to create a tolerant and just society through leadership, innovation, research, policy, and practice, promoting active youth and active citizenship, as well as positive life values. Perpetuum Mobile aims to achieve its vision by acting through six strategic directions: Fighting for active citizenship, developing healthy lifestyles among young men and gender equality, political education of youth, acting as a resource center for capacity building of other organisations, strengthening and standardising youth centers, and internal organisational development.

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pm.rs.ba

Although a member of the global Transparency International movement, Transparency International in Bosnia and Herzegovina (TI BiH)  is a locally run and operated NGO, that identifies, investigates and responds to the corruptive phenomena and their causes in Bosnian-Herzegovinian society, and is committed to the development of social and individual integrity in the fight against corruption.

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ti-bih.org

The “United Women” Foundation Banja Luka is a non-governmental, non-profit foundation established on August 16, 1996, in Banja Luka. The foundation advocates for a life free from violence for women and children and aims to increase the influence of women in public and political life through the promotion and protection of women’s human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their vision is: “A woman aware of her power, equal, respected, employed, and happy.” The foundation’s strategic directions are preventing and combating violence against women and children and achieving gender equality in public and political life.

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udruzene-zene.org

Association of Independent Creators and Activists Geto – UNSA Geto was founded in 1999 as an association of artists who revolted against the post war repression in their society, gathering musicians and artists until 2009 when they noticed that activists were joining them. They began working on being a bridge between art and activism, using art as a method for democratising society. They have been managing their space, Social- Cultural Center Incel – DKC Incel, during the past decade and have been hosting a yearly regional art festival, BL ART Festival.

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