HATE MONITOR MAY 2018

Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to BiH supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The Hate Monitor provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout BiH.

HATE INCIDENTS RESPONSES

H A T E - M O T I V A T E D RESPONSES INCIDENTS T O H A T E I N C I D E N T S T H I S M O N T H 7 THIS MONTH 0

TYPES OF INCIDENTS TYPES OF RESPONSES 0 1 1 Physical Property Offensive graffiti Public condemnation Public condemnation Public condemnation violence damage by officials by religious leaders by civil society 1 2 3 Repairing damaged Peaceful gathering / Other Damage to religious Verbal Displaying property/Graffiti March facilities / Desecration assault symbols removal/Cleanup action of graveyards 0 2 P R E V E N T I O N Insulting phone, Other Internet and sms messages 6 11 Incidents can consist of several acts. Local activities against hate Local strategies to A single incident may be reported under multiple categories. prevent hate to date V I C T I M C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S: SINCE JANUARY 2018: 85.71 % 14.29 % 0.00 %

ethnicity other sexual religion orientation 4 : 4 HATE-MOTIVATED INCIDENTS SINCE JANUARY 2018: 53 responses hate incidents 16 with at least one response 11 11 12 10 14 8 7 H A T E C R I M E C A S E S

4 Trials Ongoing 6 0 Convictions in 2018 0 Acquittals in 2018 0

INCIDENTS / RESPONSES Highlighted THIS MONTH All 31 Coalitions against Foča Ustikolina 1/0 Han Pijesak 1/0 Hate across the country 1/0 1/0 jointly marked the World Day 1/0 1/0 for Cultural Diversity for Stari Grad Saraj 1/0 Dialogue and Development by organizing public debates, roundtables, cultural and sports events.

The Hate Monitor provides an update on all potential hate-motivated incidents and responses known to the OSCE Mission to BiH at the time of publishing the report.

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