Konjic is getting ready for a spectacular event! From May 30 to June 1, 2025, the city will become a hub of women’s activism and creativity as it hosts the fourth edition of the Festival of Women’s Activism and Creativity – Planeta ŽeNERA. Elvedina Dina Alić, president of the Women’s Association “Nera” from Konjic, announced a rich and dynamic program, promising the biggest and most vibrant festival yet.

Konjic Embraces Women’s Activism: 4th “Planeta ŽeNERA” Festival Opens Tomorrow
“The festival, which was postponed last year due to flooding, is coming back stronger than ever. With twice as many participants and a significantly increased budget, the organization is highly demanding and will take place across three different locations. I believe this will be the biggest ŽeNERA so far, with the widest impact,” emphasized Dina Alić.
This year’s edition is supported by strong international organizations such as the IOM, the Ecumenical Women’s Initiative from Omiš, and the Global Fund for Women.
The festival will open on Friday, May 30, at 6:00 PM at the Cinema Hall of the National University in Konjic, with the play “Activism Under the Stars” performed by the Dignitet Association from Mostar. Admission to the play is free, and after the performance, a Dinner for One Hundred Women and an official awards ceremony will be held at the City Café in Konjic.
“The Super Nera Award this year will be presented to Amra Gakić. Special recognition will also be given to women from other towns who made a tremendous contribution in supporting women from flood-affected areas. These include Biljana Gavran (Fojnica), Dr. Alma Budim-Hondo (Jablanica), and the Croatian Cultural and Artistic Society Gromiljak (Kiseljak). The Women’s Association ‘Nera’ will also present the Solidarity in Action award to Ajša Šoljić for her initiative to protect cemeteries in the flooded areas. The traditional Solidarity in Action award, given annually by the ‘Nera’ Association, will remain a surprise and will be announced during the official award ceremony,” said Alić.
On the second and third day of the festival, activists will spend time in nature, with a focus on returning to “authentic communication without technological aids.” On Saturday, a rich program will take place at the Visit Konjic Outdoor Resort, explained Alić.
“On Saturday, activists can look forward to the following program: outdoor activities and socializing in nature, including the opportunity for women to climb the via ferrata with support from the Konjic Mountain Rescue Service. There will be a panel discussion on women’s mental health during the floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a tour of Tito’s Bunker, and a screening of the film ‘Kitchens and Wars’ by Bojana Minović from Serbia, which portrays women’s resilience after disasters. The day will also feature the performance ‘Coffee with Anti-Fascist Women’ by Maja Vasić, a prominent activist from Novi Sad; ‘Story Circles’, safe spaces for informal conversation and experience-sharing among activists, aimed at strengthening the women’s movement; and an evening program around the campfire with poetry readings and a performance by singer-songwriter Alma Abdagić.”
“Sunday is reserved for Blace,” Alić added.
“After a morning ‘laughter therapy’ session with Senka and Nina, a safari jeep tour to Blace will follow for a group of 60 people. An organized picnic in nature will take place, along with the presentation of the book ‘Feminism Through Time’ by Jadranka Miličević, the most renowned Bosnian-Herzegovinian activist. The festival will close at 6:00 PM. This year’s festival slogan, ‘We Are Ours,’ perfectly reflects its focus on solidarity. The festival covers travel expenses for all participants and represents a blend of activism, culture, health, and solidarity,” said Elvedina Dina Alić, president of the Women’s Association ‘Nera’ Konjic.
This year’s Planeta ŽeNERA Festival will host women from the Netherlands, Serbia, Montenegro, and across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among the special guests are activists from Grahovo, Bosanska Krupa, and Prnjavor, as well as three women who are recipients of global awards for ecology, humanitarian work, and human rights.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-u-znaku-zenskog-aktivizma-sutra-se-otvara-4-festival-planeta-zenera/