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Priority Measures to be Undertaken
Priority Measures to be Undertaken

Author(s): Author Not Specified
Contributor(s): Tarik Vukas (Translator)
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Criminal Law, Governance, Politics and law, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Sarajevo Open Centre
Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina; gender-based violence; legislative and institutional framework; domestic violence; violence against women; criminal code;

Summary/Abstract: All levels of government in Bosnia and Herzegovina still have a long way to go to combat gender-based violence, and enhance the legislative and institutional framework for a more intensive fight against domestic violence and violence against women. It is necessary to harmonize the criminal codes of the Brcko District and the Federation of B&H in the coming period, and to harmonize the laws on protection against domestic violence with the Convention. It is also necessary for all criminal codes in Bosnia and Herzegovina to regulate and criminalize sexist and misogynistic hate speech and incitement to violence against women and gender-based violence. Additional efforts must be made to ensure both the appropriate legislative environment and allocation of funds for the functioning of sole houses and providing adequate protection to victims of violence. Appropriate addressing of the gender-based violence issue requires awareness-raising activities through education and the media aimed at demonstrating the honnfulness of such behavior, and eradicating gender-based stereotypes and prejudice.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 3-4
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: English