Chairman of the City Council Alen Girt Hosts Participants of the “Heritage 92–95” Project

The Chairman of the City Council, Alen Girt, hosted a reception at the City Hall (Vijećnica) for the participants of the international Erasmus+ youth project “Heritage 92–95”, which brought together young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Kingdom of Belgium in Sarajevo.

The “Heritage 92–95” project is dedicated to strengthening the culture of peace, human rights, mutual understanding, and raising youth awareness of history, drawing upon the experiences of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the 1992–1995 war period.

As part of the project, through visits to memorial sites, educational workshops, discussions, mock trials, and other interactive activities, participants have the opportunity to learn about different perspectives and experiences related to war, the consequences of conflict, human rights, reconciliation, and building sustainable peace.

During the reception, the participants discussed the importance of youth education, learning about historical facts, promoting human rights, and strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation among young people.

“Sarajevo is a city whose experience bears strong witness to how peace, freedom, and mutual understanding are values we must protect. It is especially important for young people to have the opportunity to learn about the past, but also to use those experiences to build a more peaceful and just future,” said Chairman Girt.

The project participants also had the opportunity to visit the Information Center on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), where they learned about the work and legacy of the Hague Tribunal, as well as judicially established facts about war crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. Within the Center, they also visited the authentic Courtroom No. 2 of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, which was transferred from The Hague.

As the final result of their joint work, the participants will draft a “Peace Manifesto”, which will consolidate their messages, views, and recommendations for the future.