Organizers: Faculty of Law, University of Zenica and TPO Foundation, Sarajevo
Target group Summer schools are students of law faculties from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, who come from the universities where the UNIGEM project is implemented.
The summer school "Gender, law and justice" is a three-day educational program intended for male and female students of law faculties in which the complex intersections of gender, law and justice and their impact on legal systems and society as a whole will be explored. This topic is of critical importance to law students, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of law that encompasses various social dimensions, including gender. The intersection of gender, law and justice explores how gender roles and identities influence legal norms, processes and institutions. Understanding these mutual influences helps students recognize and address gender inequalities within the legal system and advocate for a more equitable and inclusive legal framework.
Summer school theme is directly linked to Goal 16 of the Seventeen Global Goals for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs), also known as Global Goals, which represent universal goals and indicators that members of the United Nations use in creating their programs and policies. Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, emphasizes the importance of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, enabling access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Understanding and applying the principles of gender justice is key to achieving this goal, as it encourages the creation of a legal framework that supports equality and prevents discrimination.
The goal of the Summer School is to educate and sensitize male and female students of law faculties to recognize and analyze gender aspects in the legal context, and to understand how justice can be shaped through the prism of gender in relation to legal regulations, public policies and practice. Through interactive workshops, lectures and trial simulation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of gender justice, and the ability to advocate for a fairer and more inclusive legal system, which will prepare them for future professional challenges.
Attendees of the Summer School will:
- Develop a critical understanding of the relationship between gender, law and justice.
- Learn to recognize and analyze gender aspects within the legal framework.
- Gain the skills needed to promote gender justice in their future legal careers.
Participants will receive a certificate of successful completion of the Summer School, which will confirm their acquired competencies and knowledge.
DAY 1: Introduction to gender equality and justice
09:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 10:00 Introductory remarks and remarks
- Welcome and introductory speech by the organizer - the dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of Zenica, Larisa Velić and the director of the TPO Foundation, Zilka Spahić-Šiljak
- Overview of the Summer School program - Larisa Velić, Faculty of Law, University of Zenica
- Presentation of the way of work and the final simulation of the trial - the vice-dean for scientific and research work of the Faculty of Law of the University of Zenica, Dženana Radončić
10:00 – 11:00 Lecture – Gender, law, justice
Key concepts and theoretical legal-philosophical insights into the intersection of gender, law and justice
- Snježana Vasiljević, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb
- Goran Marković, Faculty of Law, University of East Sarajevo
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 - 12:30 Interactive lecture - Sustainable development and access to (gender) justice
Consideration of ways in which the integration of gender equality into sustainable development policies can improve social, economic and environmental conditions and contribute to a fairer society
- Dženana Radončić, Faculty of Law, University of Zenica
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Workshop – Creation of legal frameworks for gender equality
Attendees will work on the drafting of a bill aimed at improving gender equality. This task will enable the practical application of theoretical knowledge about gender equality in the context of law. They will work on defining the principles of the law, key terms and areas of application. At the end, each team will present its bill, which will allow discussion and evaluation within the group.
- Sejfudin Hodžić, Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Mirsad Ćeman, judge of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00-17:30 Workshop - Recognizing gender discrimination - Part I
- Midhat Izmirlija, Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo
DAY 2: Gender and justice in different legal systems
09:00 - 10:30 Lecture - Application of CEDAW and the Istanbul Convention with the aim of combating gender-based violence
– Enis Omerović, Faculty of Law, University of Zenica
– Branka Žigante Mašić, retired judge of the High Court for Misdemeanors of the Republic of Croatia
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 13:00 Panel discussion - Gender and justice: legal and sociological aspects - moderator Dženana Radončić
Panelists will:
- Amila Ždralović, Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo
- Bojana Jovanović, Center for Women's Rights Zenica
- Jasmina Bešlagić, Faculty of Law, University of Bihać
- Muhamed Tulumović, Municipal Court in Tuzla
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30: Workshop – Recognition of gender discrimination – Part II
- Ivana Grubešić, Faculty of Law, University of Zenica
- Muhamed Tulumović, Municipal Court in Tuzla
15:30 – 16:00 Preparations for trial simulation
(Dženana Radončić, Ivana Grubešić and Enis Omerović – Faculty of Law, University of Zenica)
- Presentation and factual analysis of the simulation case
- Division of participants into teams: plaintiffs, defendants, judge, amicus curiae
- Consultations for legal analysis
- Arrangements for independent work in groups
DAY 3: Trial simulation and closing remarks
09:00 – 10:30 Preparations for trial simulation
(Dženana Radončić, Ivana Grubešić and Enis Omerović – Faculty of Law, University of Zenica)
- Detailed presentation of simulation rules
- Consultations with mentors
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30: Trial Simulation - Part 1
- Opening statements of the parties
Examination of witnesses and presentation of evidence
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Trial Simulation - Part 2
- Continuation of evidentiary proceedings and closing arguments
- Making, announcing and explaining the verdict
15:00 – 16:00: Discussion of trial simulation
Analysis of the trial by mentors and judges
- Feedback to teams
16:00 – 17:00: Final session – Larisa Velić, Faculty of Law, University of Zenica
- Summarizing the key points of the Summer School
- Distribution of certificates to male and female students
- Final word and conclusions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Attendees will be provided with all necessary materials for workshops and trial simulation.
- During the summer school, lecturers will be available for consultation.
- The summer school will be held in the premises of the Faculty of Law of the University of Zenica with adequate technical equipment for presentations and simulations.
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