In the period from June 23 to 25, 2026, the second workshop was held in the Hollywood Hotel on Ilidža (Sarajevo) within the project "Together for independent life" entitled "Inter-entity cooperation, message creation and public performance", which is realized with the support of UNICEF. The organizer of the workshop was the Lotos Information Center.

The workshop brought together 23 participants, including 13 young people with disabilities, with equal representation of both genders.

The aim of the workshop was to improve the knowledge and skills of young people with disabilities in the field of public speaking, effective communication with the media and communication with decision makers. Through interactive work, practical exercises and exchange of experiences, participants had the opportunity to develop self-confidence and adopt tools that will help them to more successfully represent their rights and participate more actively in social processes. The collaboration with Bojana Mrkić, a trainer from Media Center Sarajevo, gave the workshop a special value, which opens up opportunities for future joint activities in the field of developing communication and media competencies of young people with disabilities. The workshop took place in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, and the participants acquired new practical knowledge and skills that they will be able to apply in their further personal and professional development.

The project "Together for an independent life" is implemented in partnership with I.C. "Lotos" Tuzla, Association of Dystrophists Cazin and Organization of the Blind and Visually Impaired Teslić.

Activities within the project "Together for Independent Life" are implemented as part of the Dialogue for the Future 3 (DFF3) project, which is implemented by UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina and the UNESCO Office in Venice, in cooperation with the Resident Coordinator of the UN in BiH, and in partnership with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The project is financed by @UnitedNationsPeacebuilding - the Peacebuilding Fund of the United Nations Secretary General (PBF).