Interview with Merima Ražanica, Educational Programs Coordinator at the War Childhood Museum
We talked to Merima Ražanica, Educational Programs Coordinator at the War Childhood Museum who received the first Peace Broaker/Currator Prize in 2024 about the significance of the award and her thought about the future of dealing with the topic of peace in museums in the Western Balkans. The second call
Call for Nominations: The Peace Broker Prize for the Western Balkan Region
The Balkan Museum Network is excited to announce the second Peace Broker Prize, celebrating the exceptional contributions of museum professionals in the Western Balkan region who actively promote peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion through their work with cultural heritage. In a region marked by complex histories, ongoing societal challenges,
Merima Ražanica from the War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo Wins Peace Curator Prize for Outstanding Contributions in Peace-building and Heritage
During the international museum conference of the Balkan Museum Network, titled “Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Time of Crisis”, held on April 18-19, 2024, Merima Ražanica was proudly announced as the recipient of the first-ever Peace Curator Prize. This prestigious award celebrates her exceptional contributions to peace-building and heritage preservation in
Call for Nominations: The Peace Curator Prize for the Western Balkan region
In a world still grappling with the remnants of past conflicts and the emergence of new divisions, the mission of peace-building, reconciliation and intercultural dialogue, remains a cornerstone of societal progress. Heritage professionals, through their dedicated efforts, play a crucial role in bridging divides, fostering understanding, and healing wounds that
