Marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide against Bosniaks in and around Srebrenica and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Dayton Peace Agreement) represents a pivotal moment in the recent history of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their significance and importance must not be marginalized or overlooked. These are two crucial events in contemporary Bosnian politics and historiography that continue to shape the political and social reality of the country, as well as the wider region.Many questions related to these two major events remain unanswered and require the engagement of the academic community. Their direct interconnection deserves dedicated scholarly attention. At the same time, given the scientific and societal weight of these topics, the University of Sarajevo has a key responsibility to commemorate them through academic and scholarly activities, with the aim of preserving the truth, raising awareness, promoting a culture of remembrance, and creating space for critical reflection.Through its role in these important anniversaries, the University of Sarajevo will support the continuation of academic research through various scholarly projects and foster dialogue on history and political futures. It will also provide a platform for experts, scholars, and researchers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world to further scientific inquiry.

With this objective, the University of Sarajevo is planning a series of activities to mark these two significant dates in our recent history: the 30th anniversary of the genocide in and around Srebrenica and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. As the oldest and most prominent educational and scientific institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the University of Sarajevo holds a crucial responsibility in promoting objective and thorough academic research on these events, with the goal of educating new generations about their significance.

By participating in the commemoration of these important anniversaries, the University of Sarajevo will enable the continuation of scholarly research through various scientific projects, promote dialogue on history and political developments, and provide a platform for national and international experts and researchers to engage in further academic inquiry. It is precisely with this aim that the University of Sarajevo is preparing a range of initiatives to commemorate these two key moments in our contemporary history.