In Bosnia and Herzegovina, where history still echoes through the streets of the cities, a quiet but powerful change is taking place. A nation that has seen its fair share of challenges is now the scene of an inspiring fight for justice and inclusion.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, people with intellectual disabilities face a fear of the future when their parents are no longer around.
When Muamer Husejnović started looking for work to become financially independent, the Information Centre for Persons with Disabilities (IC Lotos) provided the support he needed.
When Sandra gave birth to her child, the nurse refused to let her hold her newborn for the first two days. The nurse did not think that Sandra would be able to take care of her child because she was blind.
Ibrahim Sadić is from Čelić in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He is 27 years old and has not yet finished primary school. Ibrahim has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Mitra Pantić is seven years old and lives in Bijeljina in Bosnia-Herzegovina, she hopes that she can soon get an education in the language she knows best.
When Ajla graduated from year three in a general primary school, she had to change to a special school, even though she did not want to. Now fighting
Irfan is 31 years old and has an intellectual disability. He is active in the organization Oaza, which works for people with intellectual disabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
