The Academy of Political Activism was not intended solely as an educational program, but as a space for encounters, exchange, and empowerment. Through a series of thematic modules, discussions, and practical examples, we together built an understanding of the political system, mechanisms of civic participation, rights, gender equality, security, and the importance of visibility in public space. Equally important, the Academy was also a space in which personal experiences were recognized as...

For many people, political activity is still associated exclusively with political parties, election campaigns, and formal positions of power. Politics is often perceived as something distant, rigid, and reserved for a narrow circle of people who already hold influence. However, for women and LGBTI+ people—especially those living in rural and smaller communities—political engagement today has a much broader and more complex meaning. In contexts where social norms are strictly enforced,...

Tuzla Open Center has been around for 10 years! Who knows, maybe you'll be reading this sometime later, which means that the previous sentence is no longer true and that TOC has been around for maybe 20 years or, even better, 30 years. TOC had a humble beginning, founded by three people, brought together enthusiastic young people who stood behind the principles of solidarity, freedom and equality. That was enough for something (at that time small) to get on its feet and start moving primarily...