The Mothers of Srebrenica will be awarded the annual Award for Merit in the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights
Within the Sarajevo Plenum, organized by the Regional Academy for Democratic Development (ADD) from Novi Sad, the Center for Civic Education (CGO) from Podgorica, and the Faculty of Political Sciences at the University of Sarajevo (FPN US), the annual Award for Merit in the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights will be presented today to the Mothers of Srebrenica Association.
This award recognizes the tireless dedication of the Mothers of Srebrenica in their fight for justice, truth, and human rights. Their contribution to nurturing the culture of remembrance, confronting the past, and supporting survivors and their families is invaluable. In particular, we want to highlight their crucial role in advocating internationally for the adoption of the United Nations Resolution on the Remembrance of the Genocide against Bosniaks in Srebrenica, significantly contributing to the global recognition and condemnation of this gravest crime, as stated in the award’s explanation.
ADD, CGO, and FPN assess that the Mothers of Srebrenica’s fight for justice and truth has not only empowered survivors and the families of victims but has also provided the entire international community with an example of courage and dedication to human rights. Their activity continuously reminds the world of the importance of confronting the past to build a better future together.
The award ceremony will take place during the second day of the Sarajevo Plenum “Quo vadis, Balkan?”, one of the most significant regional initiatives that brings together prominent civil society organizations, experts, and activists dealing with democracy, reconciliation, and regional cooperation.
The Sarajevo Plenum was opened yesterday afternoon at the Faculty of Political Sciences by Prof. Dr. Sead Turčalo, Dean of FPN US, Balša Božović, Executive Director of ADD, Daliborka Uljarević, Executive Director of CGO, and Aleksandra Tomanić, Executive Director of the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB), which supported this edition of the plenum.
