In the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the exhibition “Breaking Free: Children born of war”, exhibition about the children born as a result of the war, was opened. This is the first exhibition organized by the “Forgotten Children of War” association, which aims to show the various barriers that stigma and discrimination have placed on the life-time of women survivors of rape and children born as a result of this disruptive act. Also, the exhibition shows the struggle, strength, perseverance and above all humanity in the struggle of these categories.
It is estimated that during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 30,000 and 50,000 women, girls and men were raped. Although there is no accurate data, it is estimated that approximately 4000 children in Bosnia and Herzegovina are born because of the rape. Although estimates are concerned, it is believed that the number of children is much higher because some children are immediately admitted to adoption, and there is no official record of this.
In addition to the exhibition, a round table was held during which everyone present had a chance to talk to children born of war.
Although children born because of the war are completely invisible in the B&H law, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as stated on the round table, is far ahead of other countries when it comes to these issues. One of the most deserving of this is President of the Association Ajna Jusic, who has clearly stated, “Never again about us without us!”
The “Breaking Free: Children born for war” exhibition in the B&H History Museum will be open until Sunday, April 14th.
The video story about the exhibition and activities of the association “Forgotten Children of War” is brought by Azem Kurtić.
