How do civil society leaders who cross over into government stay true to their values? Listen to Erna Merdić Smailhodžić, from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Andrea Villagrán, from Guatemala, discuss how they are promoting ethical, transparent, and cross-partisan politics in their countries. Erna Merdić Smailhodžić is a member of the Zenica-Doboj Cantonal Assembly in Bosnia…
Despite coming from diverse backgrounds Danieal Chacón Arias from Ecuador, and Mensur Seferovic from Boznia-Herzegovina share a passion for working in local government to build more inclusive communities. In this #CrossoverInitiative conversation, Daniela and Mensur share how their desire to create change in their communities led them to transition from civil society into local government…
Vedrana Vujovic is a dedicated public servant from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, currently serving in the Council Assembly in Sarajevo and the House of People Parliament, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her political motivation stems from growing up in a war-torn society and her ambition to facilitate positive change and a better environment in her…
Young people are, and have been in our history, often at the forefront of movements advocating for democratic change. While many studies show that young people today are disillusioned by institutions that have failed to deliver democratic dividends, some young leaders are taking responsibilities for responsive governance in their hands by crossing over from civic…