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 The Inter-religious Council in BiH has been in existence since 1997 through joint commitments by Reisu-l-ulema Mustafa ef. Ceric, Islamic Community in BiH, Metropolitan Nikolaj of Dabar-Bosna, Serbian Orthodox Church, Vinko Cardinal Puljic, Archbishop of Vrhbosna-Sarajevo, Roman Catholic Church and Mr. Jakob Finci, Jewish Community of Bosnia-Heregovina (BiH). IRC's work is based on existence and activities of 5 working groups: legal experts group, media group, education group, women's group and youth group. The Inter-religious Council, trough it's experts has already prepared: Draft on Law on freedom of religion and legal status of churches and religious communities in BiH; published Glossary of Religious Terms; book on religious customs of Muslims, Orthodox Serbs, Catholics and Jews in Bosnia and Herzegovina; several issues of magazine Religious perspectives; organized dozens of seminars for children, youth, women, religious ministers, religious educators, young theologians; published monitoring based Report on status of freedom of religion in BiH and implemented series of other projects trough which we contributed building of tolerance and civil society in our country.During the arriving period the IRC-BiH will operate towards the following goals:
1. To decrease religious prejudice and raise awareness of the importance of inter-religious dialogue and cooperation through developing relationships between churches and religious communities throughout BiH;
2. To promote the relationship between the State and the churches and religious communities through mutual commitments;
3. To link the IRC-BiH with regional and international initiatives.
INTERRELIGIOUS COUNCIL'S STRUCTURE
THE ASSEMBLY The Assembly of IRC-B&H consists of high religious leaders of Islamic community, Serbian-orthodox church, Catholic church and Jewish community. Presidency over the council is based on a yearly rotating system. The Assembly meets on request, but not less than once a year. The Assembly's decisions are made by consensus.
THE ASSEMBLY Husejin ef. Smajic, Sarajevo Mufti, President of the Assembly of IRC Bishop of Zvornik-Tuzla Diocese, Vasilije, member of the Assembly of IRC Cardinal Vinko Puljic, Archbishop of Vrhbosna Archdiocese, member of the Assembly of IRC Jakob Finci, President of Jewish community in B&H, member of the Assembly of IRC
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board consists of the 4 members, appointed by religious leaders, who meet at least once a month, makes decisions in coordination with the Secretariat on administrative and project activities of the IRC-B&H Office.
Ifet Mustafic, President of the E.B. of the IRC Rev.Vanja Jovanovic, member of the E.B. of the IRC Msgr. dr. Mato Zovkic, member of the E.B. of the IRC Boris Kozemjakin, member of the E.B. of the IRC
THE SECRETARIAT The Secretariat consists of 5 employees who competently officiates administrative and other jobs and coordinate projects of The Interreligious council in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
THE SECRETARIAT Emir Kovacevic, Secretary General Bozana Katava, Senior Advisor Olivera Jovanovic, Senior Advisor Igor Kozemjakin, Senior Advisor Zlatica Kljuno, Secretary |
MONITORING AND RESPONSES TO ATTACKS ON RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS AND OTHER HOLY SITES IN BIH
REPORT ON THE PILOT PROJECTNovember 1st 2010 – October 31st 2011