za demokratsko i humanije društvo

NJ.E. François Lafrenière, Ambasador Kanade u Mađarskoj, Sloveniji i Bosni i Hercegovini posjetio je Tuzlu i Forum građana Tuzle, gdje smo razgovarali o aktuelnim izazovima s kojima se suočavaju lokalne zajednice, ali i o mogućim rješenjima. U prostorijama Foruma građana Tuzle imali/e smo priliku ugostiti i predstavnike/ce Fonda za lokalne inicijative Kanade, kao i zastupnice u Kantonalnoj skupštini Tuzlanskog kantona. Za istim stolom susrela su se iskustva dugogodišnjih aktivista, političkih liderki i međunarodnih aktera/ki, uz otvoren razgovor o radu na problemima koji direktno pogađaju lokalne zajednice.   Iako je fokus rasprave bio na aktuelnom projektu „Osnažene institucije – zaštićene žene“, koji Forum građana Tuzle provodi uz podršku Fonda za lokalne inicijative Kanade, razgovor je obuhvatio i širi kontekst, probleme koji pogađaju Tuzlu i cijelu Bosnu i Hercegovinu. Posebna pažnja posvećena je ulozi civilnog sektora i zastupnika/ca u Kantonalnoj skupštini u kreiranju promjena i sistemskih rješenja, s ciljem izgradnje društva jednakosti i vladavine prava, kao i načinima na koje se širom svijeta otvara prostor za napredak u ovim oblastima.   Ova posjeta nije bila samo informativni sastanak. Ona je potvrdila da prostor za kontinuiran zajednički rad i međusobno razumijevanje postoji i čeka da bude iskorišten. Zahvalni/e smo ambasadoru i gostima ispred CFLI-a na podršci koju pružaju lokalnim inicijativama u Tuzli, kao i na svim savjetima i spremnosti za saradnju iskazanoj tokom ovog susreta. Radujemo se nastavku zajedničkog rada i svim budućim postignućima.

  H.E. François Lafrenière, Ambassador of Canada to Hungary, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, visited Tuzla and the Tuzla Citizens' Forum, where we discussed the current challenges faced by local communities, as well as possible solutions.   At the premises of Tuzla Citizens' Forum, we had the opportunity to host representatives of The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, as well as the representatives of the Cantonal Assembly of the Tuzla Canton. At the same table, the experiences of long-time activists, political leaders and international actors came together, with an open discussion about working on problems that directly affect local communities.   Although the focus of the discussion was on the current project "Strengthened Institutions - Protected Women", which the Tuzla Citizens' Forum is implementing with the support of The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, the conversation also included a broader context, problems that affect Tuzla and all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Special attention was paid to the role of the civil sector and representatives in the Cantonal Assembly in creating changes and systemic solutions, with the aim of building a society of equality and the rule of law, as well as to the ways in which space is being opened up around the world for progress in these areas.   This visit was not just an informative meeting. It confirmed that the space for continued joint work and mutual understanding exists and is waiting to be used. We are grateful to the Ambassador and the guests on behalf of CFLI for the support they provide to local initiatives in Tuzla, as well as for all the advice and willingness to cooperate shown during this meeting. We look forward to continuing our joint work and to all our future achievements.