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Using Technology to Build a More Accountable Bosnia and Herzegovina

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"), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006. In the end, the government lost the election, and the regional prime minister was forced by his party to resign from his position. (“Enough!”

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Fighting for Civic Transparency with Technology in the Western Balkans

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When there's no transparency and accountability in government, citizens feel powerless and deceived by the politicians that represent them. The goal was to find the best web or mobile ideas for social projects in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. How can people fight back? Through technology! Šta se može uraditi?

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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Abolish forever the restrictive articles in the Foreign Correspondents Guide that limit the media’s freedom of movement and work. They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. End the jamming of foreign radio stations.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

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We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others. Right now, we are working with 53,000 women on a monthly basis in eight conflict areas. Our country director in Bosnia was a survivor of the four-year siege of Sarajevo. What is the path that brought you to this work?

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Support Women Survivors of War with $27/month

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In the Voices of Genocide Prevention interview , Christine Karumba said that Honorata now works for Women for Women International training other women to, " understand their role in participating in rebuilding of their community. And one of their roles is to bring their voice."

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