Ružica Ljubičić Women have played a significant role in the development of Buddhism, yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized in the context of women’s spirituality. Among them, Mahāprajāpatī Gotamī, the Buddha’s aunt and teacher, stands out as the first woman admitted to the Buddhist monastic order. Her monastic engagement raises numerous questions about the role of women […]
Within the UNIGEM (Universities and Gender Mainstreaming) project TPO Foundation in partnership with the University Gender Resource Center of the University of Sarajevo, Foundation ZATO and 19 universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro is organising the International Conference “Gender and Peace in the Balkans: Charting the Path Forward?” The three-day conference will be held[…]
Elma Softić-Kaunitz In the aftermath of the Holocaust horrors, when the Jewish communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina resumed their activities once again, a need to form a Jewish women’s organization arose. The first Jewish Woman organization in Bosnia and Herzegovina was formed in 1946, with the establishment of the Women’s Section of the Sarajevo Jewish Community. This[…]
This article examines the potential contributions of process relational theology to Islamic feminist theology, arguing that such an engagement can significantly enrich existing efforts to reinterpret Islamic tradition through a gender-justice lens.
Zilka will provide answers to numerous questions regarding the position of women, perspectives on Islam, and the role of society and institutions in advancing toward a better society.
Ružica Ljubičić The narrative of Tamar’s rape, recorded in chapter 13 of the Second Book of Samuel, represents one of the earliest biblical depictions of sexual violence within familial relationships. Tamar, the daughter of King David, is a victim of rape by her half-brother Amnon. This act not only violates her personal integrity but also exposes the[…]
Delilah is one of the most enigmatic and controversial female figures in the Bible. Her role in the biblical story of Samson has been the subject of extensive scholarly research and cultural interpretation.[1] According to the biblical account, Samson was targeted by the Philistines, who sought to solve his riddles and defeat him. When their efforts failed,[…]
Although there is no solid evidence to confirm the historicity of the event, the legend of Lucretia is deeply rooted in Roman literary tradition, dating back to the era of the Roman Republic. The earliest versions of the story appear in Roman dramatic works, many of which are now entirely or partially lost.[1] Her story became a[…]
Ružica Ljubičić Philosopher Aspasia defied strict societal norms through her life and actions. As a woman known for her intellectual sharpness, pedagogical skills, philosophy, rhetoric, and oratory, she faced obstacles that rarely allowed women the right to have a voice and express themselves. Her position as the esteemed companion of Pericles and a recognized intellectual—remarkable in Athens,[…]
