Third Annual Bosnian Women's Day on Capitol Hill

[Press Release from The Bosniak American Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAACBH)]:

Third Annual Bosnian Women's Day on Capitol Hill
Empowerment through Film: "Back to Bosnia"
The Bosniak American Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAACBH) cordially invites you to the Third Annual Bosnian Women's Day on Capitol Hill. We will celebrate the courage of women and emphasize the role of film and multiethnic dialogue in a post-conflict society.

Opening Program and Reception: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2253

Keynote speakers 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Honorable Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Ms. Sabina Vajraca, Bosnian-American Award Winning Filmmaker

Showing of documentary "Back to Bosnia" 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

**Bosnian delicacies will be provided.**



BAACBH along with the help of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), her staff and the Heinrich Böll Foundation North America would like to emphasize the role of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The documentary film "Back to Bosnia" is a story of a family who returns to Bosnia in order to reclaim their property after being forced out from their home during the war in Bosnia that lasted from 1992-1995. While there, the family is confronted with the destruction of their city's multiethnic character and forced to examine the community they left behind. They witness an exhumation, visit the sites of war crimes, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.



This event is sponsored by the generous financial support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation North America.

Bosnian Women's Day on Capitol Hill

[Please see this announcement from the BAACBH]


The Role of Women in Civil Society: Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosniak-American Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAACBH) cordially invites you to the Second Annual Bosnian Women's Day on Capitol Hill. We are celebrating the International Women's Day and Women's History Month by emphasizing the role of women in the civil society and honoring the extraordinary achievements of Bosnian and Bosnian-American women as well as women from around the world.


Opening Program and Reception:
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Location: 2253 Rayburn Office Building, Capitol Hill


Keynote speakers 2:10 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.:

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) - Invited
Ms. Ajla Delkic, Founder of the Balkan Peace Photography Project
Ms. Elmina Kulasic, BAACBH Executive Director




Refreshments will be provided.





This event is sponsored by the generous support of the Women's Auxiliary of BACA


The Women's Auxiliary of Bosnian American Cultural Association (BACA) founded in 1955 is an Illinois-based not-for-profit women's organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of Bosniak and Bosnian-American women. Their mission is to promote the rich heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina through educational and social programs.

Bosnian Women's Day--March 10, 2009

Courtesy of Advocacy Net, a story about a Capitol Hill ceremony for Bosnian Women's Day, featuring Beba Hadzic of BOSFAM.

I most likely will not be able to attend, but I encourage anyone in the DC area who is able to, to visit the webpage and RSVP Elmina Kulasic. If I am able to adjust my schedule, I will be there myself.