I would like to share my interpretation and imagination of a Qur’anic narration. When God created the world and fashioned Adam as the pinnacle of creation—through whom He would later bring forth man and woman—He convened a council of the heavenly realm. This assembly was attended by numerous heavenly beings, including the angels and one named Iblis. […]
Watch the movie The regional FER conference titled “‘YOU SISTER, SPEAK!” took place from November 16-19, 2023, in Sarajevo. Following online meetings across five courses, participants had the opportunity to meet in person. The conference featured discussions with experts in feminism, theology, education, literature, art, acting, journalism, and legal sciences through lectures, panels, and creative workshops. The[…]
On the YouTube channel “Jona – Theology and Spirituality,” you can find a lecture by Dr. sc. Jadranka Rebeka Anić, a scientific advisor at the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar – Regional Center Split. The lecture is titled “Deliciously Tangy Fruits: Sectarian Nature of Spiritual Communities and Abuse.” The presentation took place at the Mediterranean Theological[…]
Do we have the courage to question our own beliefs, worldviews, and practices? Do we have the strength to challenge the structural violence perpetrated by patriarchal institutions, both secular and religious? Are we ready to listen to different perspectives and respect opposing opinions, even if we don’t agree with them? Are we prepared to honor human freedom[…]
International Peace Day, established in 1981, is commemerated on September 21 as a reminder of the importance of nonviolence, reducing wars, and destruction. In this context, Prof. Dr. Sci. Zilka Spahić Šiljak, the academic director of UNIGeRC (University Gender Resource Center) and director of TPO Foundation, appeared on N1 Television. She discussed the neglect of women’s contributions[…]
The consequences of spiritual abuse are severe. It can lead to diminished self-confidence, addiction, decreased trust, depression, anxiety, and even shake a person’s faith in God. Testimonies from those affected reveal the profound negative impact this abuse can have on their entire lives. Dr. sc. Rebeka Anić is a scientific advisor at the Ivo Pilar Institute of[…]
As part of the project “Introducing Gender-Conscious Policies in Higher Education – UNIGEM,” the TPO Foundation and the University Gender Resource Center of the University of Sarajevo (UNIGeRC) hosted Professor Ph.D. from Griffith University, Australia. At the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, “Prof. Dr. Zdravko Grebo” of the University of Sarajevo, and via the Zoom platform, Dr. Đuderija[…]
Jadranka Rebeka Anić is a nun and a Franciscan school sister from the Province of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Split. She holds a Doctorate in Catholic Theology and serves as a scientific advisor at the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences in Split. We discussed with Sr. Rebeka various topics, including the (in)equality of women[…]
The panel titled “Feminist Methodological Challenges in Research” took place on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Sarajevo. This event was organized by the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) and the TPO Foundation as part of the UNIGEM project. The panelists included Dr. Ajla Demiragić (Faculty of Philosophy, University[…]
