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, 19 May 2026 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) strongly condemns the recent femicide in Kiseljak and expresses its deepest condolences to the victims’ families. This criminal act is the latest tragic reminder that violence against women continues to threaten security and human rights across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tackling such threats requires systematic and continuous action by authorities to prevent violence, ensure protection of victims, and effectively investigate and prosecute cases of domestic and gender-based violence.

SARAJEVO, 03 May 2026 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) strongly condemns the recent femicide in Sarajevo and extends sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.The Mission calls on the competent authorities to ensure a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation.