On 6 December the GPS Centre hosted a closed roundtable event on the topic of Children Born out of War in Bosnia, in relation to the UiO Human rights award.
The participants and speakers of the roundtable discussed the consequences faced by children born out of war contexts as well as their mothers, including discrimination, identity loss, and the societal backlash.. As peace settles, the challenges often grow heavier, compounded by trauma, separation from loved ones, and a lack of systemic support.
The highlight of the event was an account shared by Dr. Amra Delic, a psychologist devoted to raising awareness about the unique and challenging issues faced by children born out of war. Drawing from her extensive experience, Amra painted a poignant picture of the struggles these children endure—not only during wartime but, more critically, in the aftermath of conflict.
Panelists and attendees expressed the need to advocate for meaningful change—ensuring that children born out of war, past, present, and future, are supported and protected. As one speaker put it:
"Our goal is to raise enough awareness so that no child has to face the kind of discrimination we experienced. We must work together to ensure that no child is defined by war, but by the hope and opportunities they deserve."
This event was hosted as a part of the EuroWARCHILD project led by Research Professor Inger Skjelsbæk, GPS Centre Director Torunn L. Tryggestad is also a member of the project.
You can read more about the UiO Human Rights Award here.
