# Bosnia‑Herzegovina domestic violence reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bosniaherzegovina-domestic-violence-reforms
> Updated: 2026-07-27T13:43:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina intensified its response to family and gender‑based violence. On 22 July, officials highlighted a suite of new laws – a register for sexual‑offence offenders, a protective framework for victims, and criminal‑code amendments – together with a 2024‑2027 prevention strategy and increased resources for police, social services, health, education and the judiciary.

Five days later, on 27 July, the Federation issued detailed regulations for its SOS hotline (number 1265). The rule defines all six phases of a call, mandates qualified operators with specialised training, and secures dedicated budget funding. It also establishes privacy, documentation, and inter‑institutional cooperation standards, aiming to make assistance to victims more consistent and sustainable across the entity.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopts unified SOS hotline rules for domestic violence victims

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Federation approved new SOS hotline rules for domestic‑violence victims, mandating trained operators, 24/7 service (1265) and first‑time budget funding, announced by Minister Adnan Deli

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federation-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-adopts-unified-sos-hotline-rules-for-domestic-violence-victims

### 2026-07-22: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Legislation on Domestic Violence

FBiH Parliament and Herzegovina‑Neretva Canton approved new laws and a 2024‑2027 strategy to strengthen protection against domestic and gender‑based violence, pledging zero‑tolerance and expanded resources for‑

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federation-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-advances-legislation-on-domestic-violence

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