Members of the Bosnian diaspora have brought new research and peacebuilding initiatives to the United Nations in New York. The discussion focused on cooperation between communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Maryland–Bosnia and Herzegovina Exchange Council (MBHEC) shared details of the event on October 27.
According to the organization, David Simon and Catherine Panter-Brick presented research conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The discussion also featured the CONSENT-Bosnia project and student initiatives aimed at promoting peace.
Participants highlighted examples of cooperation across ethnic and religious communities.
Research Highlights Cooperation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United Nations discussion examined how people from different backgrounds work together in everyday life.
David Simon shared the view that such cooperation already exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He argued that these efforts deserve greater recognition and support.
The program also included findings from the CONSENT BiH survey, which involved 2,009 citizens.
Student peace initiatives formed another part of the discussion. Participants presented efforts to encourage dialogue and cooperation among young people.
The event connected academic research with community projects and the experiences of people working toward peaceful relations.
Bosnian Diaspora Calls for Stronger Connections
Jasmin Avdagić Furnari also took part in the roundtable discussion at the United Nations.
She represented the organization 5 Million Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In a statement shared on October 26, Furnari emphasized the role of Bosnians living abroad.
She said the diaspora could contribute knowledge, professional contacts and experience to initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Her remarks focused on the potential for cooperation between people living in the country and those who have built careers abroad.
The discussion also highlighted the role of students and community organizations in maintaining dialogue across social divisions.
For Bosnian diaspora organizations in the United States, the meeting provided an opportunity to present their work in an international setting.
The event brought together research, student participation and community engagement around a shared goal: supporting peaceful cooperation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
