It is important to know what is a hate crime. When a hate crime is committed, one or more perpetrators target the victim, which can be one or more people or property, because of a protected aspect of the victim's identity, such as religion or ethnicity, race, sexual orientation or disability. Similarly, a hate incident is an act of hostility motivated by prejudice or bias that does not necessarily reach the threshold of a criminal offence, or the criminal nature of which is yet to be determined. A hate crime is any crime where the perpetrator is driven by prejudice or bias.

Sarajevo, 21 April 2026 – High-quality education is built in classrooms where students are active participants in learning, and where teaching is guided by clear outcomes that foster the development of critical knowledge, skills, and competencies. 

Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, visited West Herzegovina Canton (WHC) and Mostar today, where he met with senior cantonal officials and religious leaders to discuss anti-corruption efforts, the security environment, and the importance of dialogue to enhance trust and resilience to tensions, including ahead of elections.