Information providers / counselling structures

The BiH Central Election Commission is the state level authority when it comes to raising political awareness amongst young people. Their Center for Education is established and aimed at education of the election management bodies (EMBs) and all election stakeholders, as well as financing political parties at the national, regional and international level.

By establishing the Center for Education, the BiH Central Election Commission has provided a permanent and adequate space to meet the legal obligation for continuous training of the EMBs members. The BiH Central Election Commission strives to provide high quality and continuous training and professional development of all participants in the electoral process in BiH by organizing educational workshops, seminars and lectures to be delivered to the members of election administration, but also to the representatives of political subjects, the media and NGOs, by renowned domestic and international election experts.

The example of their work with youth are projects like: Lecture to the students of the Faculty of Law of the Sarajevo University and promotion of the Increasing Youth Participation in the Election Process initiative to mark the World Election Day.

The Youth Ambassadors of Freedom of Expression initiative operates under the EU-funded “HUB for the Protection of Freedom of Expression”, implemented by JaBiHEU and World University Service Austria. This platform equips selected youth from across the country to advocate for freedom of expression and counter hate speech.

The Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC) offers educational media and workshops on democratic values via its Balkan Diskurs platform and the Ordinary Heroes project, which highlight stories promoting tolerance and inter-ethnic understanding. The Institute for Youth Development KULT conducted a 2024 survey revealing young people's low political literacy and limited knowledge of key officials. It also noted that youth primarily rely on social media and internet portals for political information. 

Youth-targeted information campaigns about democratic rights and democratic values

Youth across BiH are mobilized to defend media freedom and counter hate speech through the Young Ambassadors of Freedom of Expression initiative.

The Youth Policy Camp organized by Humanity in Action BiH, with support from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, offered a four-day immersive training on voting, civic and political processes, targeting first-time young voters (ages 18–25).

Promoting intercultural dialogue among young people

The RYCO’s regional school exchange program called "SuperSchools" is a project co-financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ) and implemented by RYCO in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The total project budget is EUR 5.5 million. Its aim is to support the process of peacebuilding and reconciliation, promote intercultural learning and dialogue between schools, students, and their communities, and establish strong and sustainable connections between secondary schools in the region and build long-term partnerships. During the three-year implementation period (2021–2024), 200 youth exchanges have been supported across the Western Balkans as part of the project's three implementation cycles.

In BiH, the Y-Peer network, coordinated by UNFPA, makes significant strides in fostering peace and intercultural dialogue among youth. This dynamic network empowers young people aged 18 to 30 to become ambassadors of peace and social cohesion. With a robust structure that includes various stakeholders such as entity ministries, non-governmental organizations, media, and IT companies, Y-Peer aims to address conflict drivers like hate speech, divisive narratives, and negative gender norms. The network facilitates workshops, trainings, and dialogue across diverse communities, including Roma youth, to foster intercultural understanding. 

The Project BRIDGE is a UNDP-led effort in BiH, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). This project focuses on intercultural dialogue and interaction amongst the youth, centered around nature, environment, and scientific experiences. It operates on the belief that shared outdoor learning opportunities can foster trust and reduce prejudices amongst divided communities.

The BEYOND project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus + program and implemented by the Youth for Peace organization and its partners. It is focused on youth exchanges focused on dialogue and identity amongst youth from BiH and neighboring countries, using creative non-formal education methods. 

Youth Organization “Svitac” runs arts-based workshops, intercultural evenings, and dialogue initiatives to encourage youth interaction across ethnic divisions and promote tolerance through creativity in BD.

Promoting transparent and youth-tailored public communication

There are not any national, entity, or BD policy frameworks or guidelines on transparent public communication targeting young people.