SummerSchool.ba – Transformative Learning in Sarajevo

SummerSchool.ba offers dynamic academic and lifelong learning programs curated with a European-style summer school methodology, all hosted in Sarajevo—an ideal blend of history, culture, and modern scholarship.

Signature Program: “Women, Peace, and Security” Summer School

• Theme: Drawing from the United Nations’ Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agendas, this program equips youth and professionals with both theoretical and practical insights into gender, peacebuilding, and inclusive policy-making.
• Organizers: Hosted by the University of Sarajevo’s Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, in partnership with UN Women, UNFPA, IOM, and regional UN entities.
• Language of Instruction: English, with no simultaneous translation.

Application & Participation

• Deadline: Submit by August 12, 2025 via the official online form.
• Selection: Participation is competitive; the organizers prioritize high-quality applications that demonstrate strong interest and commitment to inclusive peace processes.

Why Attend?

• Engage deeply with regional conflict resolution, justice, and gender-inclusive governance.
• Learn through interactive case studies, expert lectures, and strategic field visits in post-conflict Bosnia & Herzegovina.
• Earn a certificate and join a broader network of peace and security professionals.

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