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Institutes & CentersInstitute for Minority Rights - News - Bridging Beats Academic Workshop
Credit: Eurac Research | Roberta Medda-Windischer
Andrea Carlà and Roberta Medda-Windischer (Institute for Minority Rights) participated at the Bridging Beats Academic Workshop in Mostar, where they discussed lessons learned from their work on minority protection, relevant to Mostar’s challenges in strengthening social cohesion in post-conflict contexts, highlighting approaches from divided cities that can support youth-led and cultural peacebuilding initiatives.
The Bridging Beats Academic Workshop explored how youth-led, creative, and culturally grounded initiatives can strengthen social cohesion in post-conflict contexts. Across four thematic sessions, the event examined evidence from the project’s baseline and qualitative research, highlighting how music, artistic collaboration, and inclusive educational practices help young people navigate inherited divisions and build trust across community lines.
Discussions focused on social cohesion in Mostar, the role of shared and reimagined urban spaces in divided cities, the experiences of second‑generation youth shaped by post-war narratives, and the transformative potential of creative methods—particularly those developed within the Mostar Rock School. The workshop emphasised practical lessons for peacebuilding, the importance of locally led initiatives, and the need for supportive policies and civic structures to sustain long-term intergroup engagement.
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