Representatives of the Information Center for People with Disabilities "Lotos" Tuzla, Bojana Ljubojević and Melisa Papić, participated on November 9, 2026 in a professional training called "Application of the Law on protection against domestic violence and violence against women in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina", held at Hotel Vertigos in Tuzla.

The training was organized by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, UN Women and UNFPA, as part of joint activities aimed at improving the system of protection against violence and strengthening the capacity of institutions and organizations operating in this field.

During the one-day training, they discussed the practical application of legal solutions, risk assessment, police behavior, legal and judicial protection, the role of social work centers and health institutions, as well as the importance of psychological support for people who have survived violence.

Special attention has been paid to women with disabilities, who often face additional obstacles in accessing justice and the protection system. The need for providing accessible services, timely risk assessment and coordinated action of all competent institutions was highlighted, with the aim of preventing the recurrence of violence and the most severe forms of violence against women.

The participation of IC "Lotos" representatives was an opportunity to exchange experiences with representatives of the police, judiciary, social protection, healthcare and civil society organizations, but also to additionally emphasize the perspective of women with disabilities in the creation and implementation of protection measures.

This training once again confirmed how important it is for institutions to act in a connected and responsible manner and to protection from violence is equally accessible to all women, without exception, including women with disabilities.

Protection from violence must be the right of every woman, not a privilege available only to some.