Janković S. 2026, Commemoration of Wars through the Prism of Patriarchy
In. Gender and Peace in the Balkans: Sites of Challenges and Hopes
Ed. Biljana Kašić and Zilka Spahić Šiljak.
Publishers: UN Women BiH. TPO Fondacija. Zaklada ZATO. Sarajevo, Zagreb 2026.
ISBN 978-9926-535-03-2 (UN Women)
ISBN 978-9926-422-52-3 (TPO Fondacija)
ISBN 978-953-47046-0-8 (ZATO Zaklada)
My engagement focuses on the activities of veterans, former fighters from different armies who participated in the conflicts of the 1990s and who now work together to overcome war trauma, break stereotypes, and promote non-violence and dialogue. Their efforts are centered around reconciliation, confronting the past, and building peace, and I am a direct participant in this work. This is a well-developed network of veterans visiting places of suffering, holding silent commemorations, and connecting with people in local communities, political parties, the media, and government authorities. In addition to veterans, who are now peace activists, the network includes former camp inmates, civilian war victims, and journalists, all with the ongoing support from the Center for Nonviolent Action in Sarajevo. Many participants have faced challenging situations, especially women, as they have not always been accepted in their own cultural, national, or religious communities.
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Janković S. 2026, Commemoration of Wars through the Prism of Patriarchy