Our thoughts today are with the families of victims and survivors as we remember and honour the 114 civilians killed at Uborak, Sutina and Zalik near Mostar in 1992, one of the gravest crimes committed against civilians in Herzegovina.

The @OSCEBiH signed today the Co-operation Plan with the @MSBosnia, reaffirming our strong partnership and shared commitment to advancing the country’s security priorities. Building on successful co-operation in areas such as law enforcement reform, border security, cybersecurity, and combating organized crime, this Plan provides a framework for continued collaboration, dialogue, and sustainable capacity development. We thank the Ministry and its agencies for their constructive engagement and look forward to continuing our partnership.

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina otvara JAVNU AUKCIJU za prodaju tri (3) korištena vozila. Aukcija će se vršiti putem podnošenja pismenih ponuda u zatvorenoj koverti. Vozila se mogu pogledati na parkingu iza UNITIC nebodera, adresa Fra Andjela Zvizdovića 1, Sarajevo, u periodu od 11:00 do 15:00 sati u srijedu i četvrtak 17. i 18. juna 2026. godine. Svi zainteresovani mogu se obratiti Misiji OSCE-a u BiH i zatražiti detalje o postupku aukcije i uslovima prodaje na e-mail: procurement.ba@osce.org. Obrazac za podnošenje ponude i uslovi prodaje će se moći preuzeti i sa web stranice akta.ba ili lično prilikom razgledanja vozila. Detaljno stanje vozila će biti dostupno u pisanoj formi za svako pojedinačno vozilo (zadnji urađen servis, opšte stanje vozila sa eventualnim specifičnostima, eventualne veće popravke i sl.). Ponude se predaju isključivo u zatvorenoj koverti na adresu ureda MISIJE OSCE-a u BiH POSLOVNI CENTAR UNITIC, FRA ANĐELA ZVIZDOVIĆA 1,71 000 Sarajevo, do ponedjeljka, 29. juna 2025. godine do 12:00 sati po lokalnom vremenu. Na koverti treba da je jasno naznačena šifra: OSCE-VS-01-2026. Ponude putem e-maila ili faksa neće biti razmatrane.

Earlier this week, we took part in Neum Leadership Forum organised by @UN_BiH @unwomenbih @UNFPABiH @UNDPBiH.   Addressing the Forum, @oscebih Chief of Policy and Planning, Maja Handžiska Trendafilova, delivered a strong message of support for women assembly members, mayors, and political party leaders who face online harassment, threats, and abuse.   Political debate must be grounded in respect, dialogue, and open exchange of ideas rather than intimidation, hate speech, or violence. When women in politics are targeted through online abuse, hate speech, or incitement to violence, it not only harms individuals but also weakens democratic participation and the quality of public discourse. Such acts must be effectively addressed and sanctioned by the competent authorities.   The OSCE Mission to BiH reaffirms its commitment to promoting a political environment where all voices can participate freely and safely, and where respect, inclusion, accountability, and democratic dialogue prevail.

@IrelandOSCE Deputy Representative Gavin Glynn spoke with @OSCEBiH🇧🇦 Ambassador Rick Holtzapple about the Mission’s priorities and the role of strong institutions in sustaining peace and stability⚖️ #OSCE #Ireland #Peacekeeping

🇮🇪 Deputy Representative Gavin Glynn met with Julija Vitanova, Head of @OSCEBiH in Mostar 🇧🇦 to discuss the Mission’s work on democratic institutions, hate crime prevention, and early warning & preventive diplomacy. #OSCE #BosniaAndHerzegovina #Mostar

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, @NorwayAmbOSCE 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐧, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 @NorwayOSCE, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚. From discussions with Mission staff and partners to meetings with institutions and civil society representatives, the visit offered an opportunity to discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities facing Bosnia and Herzegovina today. We greatly value Norway's longstanding support for the OSCE and our shared commitment to democratic governance, security, election integrity and human rights. #OSCE #Norway #Cooperation #BiH #OSCEBiH 𝐇𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐦, 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐧, 𝐬̌𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐣𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬̌𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐄-𝐮, 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐣𝐞𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐄-𝐚 𝐮 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐧𝐢 𝐢 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐢. Od razgovora sa osobljem Misije i partnerima do sastanaka s institucijama i predstavnicima civilnog društva, posjeta je ponudila priliku za razgovor o nekim od ključnih izazova i prilika s kojima se danas suočava Bosna i Hercegovina. Veoma cijenimo dugogodišnju podršku Norveške OSCE-u i našu zajedničku posvećenost demokratskom upravljanju, sigurnosti, integritetu izbora i ljudskim pravima.

Constructive exchange today between @OSCEBiH Ambassador Rick Holtzapple and newly appointed @natobih HQ Sarajevo Commander, Brig. Gen. James C. Fowler. They exchanged views on the current situation in 🇧🇦 and reaffirmed the importance of continued co-operation in promoting #security, #stability and #resilience across the country.

𝐈𝐳𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐣𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐜̌𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐦 Danas smo u Bosanskom Petrovcu, u okviru projekta „Možemo bolje“, zajedno s lokalnim vlastima, civilnim društvom i međunarodnim partnerima, održali radionicu Dijalog o društvenoj koheziji. Kroz otvorenu diskusiju i grupni rad, učesnici su podijelili pozitivna iskustva u zajednici, identificirali ključne izazove i razvili prijedloge inicijativa brzog učinka usmjerene na jačanje povjerenja, saradnje i društvene kohezije. Aktivnost je organizirana u okviru projekta “Možemo bolje”, koji finansira Evropska unija, a zajednički provode @eubih, @UN_BiH, @oscebih i @CoE_Sarajevo.

Nurturing the culture of remembrance today we commemorate the victims in #Prijedor from 1992-95. Coming to terms with the past and delivering justice will help healing and reconciliation for the killed children and citizens of Prijedor.

Najnoviji nalazi o incidentima motiviranim predrasudama i odgovorima na zabilježene incidente od strane pravosudnog sektora, lokalnih vlasti i civilnog društva širom 🇧🇦 dostupni su na našoj web stranici. #HateMonitorBiH Monitor mržnje za april 2026. g. 👇 bit.ly/4fet0S6

Naše misli su danas uz porodice žrtava i preživjele dok obilježavamo i odajemo počast za 71 ubijenog civila i više od 240 ranjenih na tuzlanskoj Kapiji 1995. godine. --- Our thoughts today are with the families of victims and survivors as we commemorate and honour the 71 civilians killed and over 240 wounded at Tuzla's Kapija in 1995.

Danas se u Bradini sjećamo civila stradalih tokom maja 1992. godine. Naše misli su uz porodice ubijenih i nestalih dok odajemo počast za 48 žrtava. --- Today in Bradina, we remember the civilians killed in May 1992. Our thoughts are with the families of victims.

Today in #Kakanj, we marked the #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity for Dialogue and Development by considering diversity as a source of strength that fosters dialogue, trust and community cohesion. Young people, civil society organizations, schools and citizens attended the event dedicated to cultural diversity through preserving traditions and sharing experiences. “Diversity is something we build upon to strengthen trust, inclusion and stronger communities,” said Head of Field Office Travnik #OSCEBiH Magdalena Stanczyk.

Great meeting with Sam Green and Francois Hernandez of the U.S. @HelsinkiComm staff. Good to hear about the continued interest and support of the United States Congress for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s future and stability. Stressed the importance of ensuring the integrity of this October’s elections here in BiH.

Ambasador Holtzapple sastao se danas s predstavnicama Institucije ombudsmana za ljudska prava BiH, ombudsmankama Nives Jukić i Jasminkom Džumhur, kako bi razgovarali o ključnim nalazima Godišnjeg izvještaja Institucije za 2025. godinu i prioritetima za naredni period. Razgovarali su o izazovima u vezi sa slobodom udruživanja, rastućim brojem pritužbi u oblasti ekonomskih i socijalnih prava, važnosti zaštite ličnih podataka i pristupa javnim informacijama, kao i rizicima od povećanog govora mržnje tokom izborne godine i njegovim uticajem na ranjive grupe. Misija u potpunosti podržava mandat i rad Institucije i cijeni dugogodišnju saradnju između naše dvije institucije. Radujemo se nastavku saradnje dok obje organizacije obilježavaju 30. godišnjicu postojanja. ----------------- Ambassador Holtzapple met today with representatives of the BiH Institution of Human Rights Ombudsman, ombudspersons Nives Jukić and Jasminka Džumhur, to discuss key findings of the Institution’s 2025 Annual Report and priorities for the upcoming period. Discussions focused on concerns related to freedom of association, the growing number of complaints in the field of economic and social rights, the importance of personal data protection and access to public information, as well as risks of increased hate speech during the election year and its impact on vulnerable groups. The Mission fully supports the mandate and work of the Institution and values the long-standing co-operation between the two institutions. Looking forward to continued co-operation as both organizations mark their 30th anniversary.

“𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐄 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 - 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.” — Mira Pekić, member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina Through co-operation with the OSCE, documents were developed that gave women more than just space for participation - they gave them a place in decision-making processes. From the Women’s Forum statute to concrete rules on women’s representation in political bodies and electoral lists, this cooperation turned principles into practice. Because equality does not begin with statements. It begins with rules that change how decisions are made. Today, 30 years later, it is clear: democracy is stronger when women participate equally in shaping it. #OSCEBiH #30Years #WomenInPolitics #Democracy #BosniaAndHerzegovina #Cooperation