We’re just getting started
We created the JednaBiH coalition to unite activists in the diaspora nationwide and get more involved in changing the extremely tense situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) through civic engagement.
On Saturday, February 26, 2022, over 1,500 members of the diaspora and allies gathered to recognize the 30th anniversary of BiH’s independence in Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C, and San Diego. We rallied and marched for a united BiH, to call attention to the escalating political situation and threats of violence and secession in BiH.
While the day marked the first time Bosnia and Herzegovina's flag was raised in Chicago's history, we’re just getting started.
Join us at the 2022 BiH Diaspora Conference, an annual conference bringing together the BiH diaspora for a weekend of workshops and networking. The theme this year, reUNITED: Revitalizing Solidarity within the BiH Diaspora, will be a renewal of solidarity on all fronts for the Bosnian diaspora worldwide as we come together after the last two difficult years we’ve all faced during the global COVID-19 pandemic. We will look at how to build solidarity through our sessions from our presenters, panelists, and keynote speakers that will bring us back together as a community.
Starting on Friday, May 13, 2022, with a mix of virtual and in-person programming in Los Angeles, California. From 10am-3:30pm PDT, BIHDC will host workshops and presentations virtually for all conference attendees. If you cannot join in person and would like to attend the virtual day only, please register here and select VIRTUAL TICKET.
The networking event on May 13th and all other workshops on May 14th will be in person in Los Angeles.
Sessions for both days will focus on the following topics:
Wellness and mental health
Civic engagement, engaging legislators and advocacy
Here’s the breakdown for the 3 days:
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Pre-Conference Day
10:00am PDT – 2:30pm PDT
Keynote Speaker: Velma Šarić, President of the Post-Conflict Research Center and Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Balkan Diskurs
Session speakers will also include:
Selma Bacevac, LMHC, Psychotherapist
Dr. Aida Ibričević, MA, Independent Social Science Researcher
Dr. Senada Zatagić, Researcher and Lecturer at the MEF University Law Faculty in Istanbul
Dr. Jasmin Mujanović, Political Scientist
Elvir Klempić, Appointee at the U.S. Department of State
Dr. Haris Dzubur, Co-founder of “JaBiH”
…and more to be announced!
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Networking Event
5:30pm-7:30pm PDT
*You do not have to be 21+ for the networking event.*
HiDef Brewery
1203 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Conference Presentations and Workshops
10:30am-5:30pm PDT (Lunch provided)
The Collection, 527 W 7th Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jasmin Mujanović, Political Scientist
Session speakers will also include:
Selma Bacevac, LMHC, Psychotherapist
Dr. Aida Ibričević, MA, Independent Social Science Researcher
Dr. Senada Zatagić, Researcher and Lecturer at the MEF University Law Faculty in Istanbul
Dr. Dženeta Karabegović, Researcher and Lecturer
Tea Sefer, Associate Policy Director at Advocates for Youth and Community Organizer
…and more to be announced.
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Day to Explore
Group Event TBD
ORIENTATIONS & TRAINING
Upcoming virtual classes will include the following topics in collaboration with the BiH Diasporic Conference, partnering organizations and topic experts:
Intro to Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Understanding the BiH Political System
Election Laws and Voting in BiH
Ecological Issues and Solutions in BiH
Healthcare Issues and Solutions in BiH
History of BiH
Human Rights Issues in BiH
Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
LGBTQ Rights
Roma Rights
Refugees and Migrants
We look forward to hosting more educational, civic engagement sessions and bringing the Bosnian diaspora together through events and activism. We hope you will continue to join us!
For updates and additional opportunities between newsletters, please check our website www.jednabih.com and follow @jednabih on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
In solidarity,
One BiH Team
