November 2010
SITUATION ANALYSIS OF WOMEN RETURNEES PRESENTED AND THE TRAINING FOR NGOs
  		
          On the presentation of the results of the Gender based analysis on November 9 in Sanski Most there were 9 representatives of the institutions and associations from local community dealing with employment issues, social protection and issues of returnee. After the presentation, the discussion was initiated on the results of the analysis. In that occasion, the Bureau for employment stressed it announce the incentives for people from rural areas every year and that the information are available through public information means. Currently a public call is announced for incentives available for employment and self-employment of the returnees in amount of 2200 KM that is valid until December
  31, 2010.    Currently there are 74.2 % persons with health insurance in Sanski Most.   The  number of insured persons of age over 65, i.e. returnees, has   increased. The  association of citizens indicated on issues of getting   assistance facing those  returnees who live in Sanski Most but who are   registered in Prijedor beacuse of  the health insurrance. The status of   returnees  is also difficult because of the fact that there is no active   association of  returnees in Sanski Most. Also, many returnees work in   agriculture and that way  they have right to register a member of their   family on health insurance, but  they don't know about that.  Besides,    some returnees avoid registration because of the obligation to pay high   taxes  on agricultural activities. Krajiska suza notes the fact that   many returns to  Sanski Most are formal because of existence   difficulties. Namely, without an  official census it is hard to say the   exact number of returnees because some of  them have registered their   residence in Sanski Most but actually they live and  work abroad. The   participants  stressed the need for information to be distributed in   cooperation with NGOs.  Although the Bureau for employment claim that   one can easy get  information if interested,  the association of   citizens and NGOs find  necessary the Bureau for employment to mediate   its information to NGOs so they  can forward the information to the   women returnees who live in distant and  media isolated places. After   the discussion the training in communication  skills and facing the   stress was held. The participants got the training manuals  published by TPO Foundation.
On the presentation of  the results of the gender based situation   analysis on November 10 in Bosansko  Grahovo there were 19   representatives of the institutions and association from  local   community dealing with employment issues, social protection and women    rights issues.  After presentation, a  discussion was initiated on results of the women returnees situation analysis.  The representative   of the municipal council stressed satisfaction with the  analysis   because it makes a positive change. Also, it was stressed that health
                 protection is the most critical segment in Bosansko Grahovo because it   is the  only municipality without a health center. Also, several key   issues were  stressed among other things i.e. low employment rate, lack   of post-war industry  and the need for courses in computer programs and   and English language for  purposes of advancement of literacy and better   options for finding a job.
          The representatives of the Association Grahovo  points out that Bosansko   Grahovo is the most underdeveloped municipality. This  Association   established everyday cooperation with the Bureau for employment.  The   Bureau stressed there are more unemployed men than women, and they   provide  incentives for returnees in general as well as for those   returnees over age of  40 who are unemployed. Currently there are 85 of   240 registered returnees who  have a right on health insurance. Although   the Bureau has announced a call for  employment incentives and informed   beneficiaries via various media  channels,  there was no interest by   side  of employers. It is interesting that there is no inspection and   monitoring how  these allocated funds are being invested. One of the   participants who is a  woman returnee thinks that these allocations are   sufficient only for starting  the business, but not for its   sustainability because of low profit and huge  expenses. Also it was   stressed about lack of women political participation. The  status of   returnees is more difficult because people from Bosansko Grahovo get    health protection services in first aid station in Drvar that does not   have  adequate space nor equipment necessary for a Health center as one   situated in  Livno. They also stressed related issue:   the lack of   medical staff and adequate pharmacy shop. It is necessary to  initiate   the construction of the nursing home and to educate students in    accordance with the market demands. One of the main issues is a deficit   of  population especially of work capable people. The Association   Grahovo indicated  on frequent domestic violence cases of returnees   families. The police service  notes around 6 cases daily and the causes   are mostly alcohol, poverty and bad  social living condition