The author in this commentary offers an overview of current practices in education in BiH from the perspective of language and identity, identifies dominant concepts and models for solving the problem of divided education which are used in political and expert platforms and initiatives in this field, and critically evaluates them in accordance with principles, values and objectives of education established by the international human rights framework and the state legal framework. Finally, the current dominant proposals of the model for overcoming the identified problems and achieving a more just, inclusive and intercultural education have been identified and considered in the analysis.

The publication is published within the project “Equality for All: Civil Society Coalition against Discrimination“, and is implemented in cooperation with Mediacentar Sarajevo, Analitika – Center for Social Research, Rights for All and Vaša prava BiH. This project is financed by USAID and Open Society Fund Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This publication is published by the generous support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this Commentary are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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