Zijada Vuković-Pamuković

Zijada Vuković-Pamuković is the aunt of Nizama Hećimović, a victim of a horrific femicide committed by Nermin Sulejmanović in 2023. In her recent statements, she has bravely discussed the tragedy and the systemic failures that allowed it to occur, emphasizing the need for better protections for women against violence. Vuković-Pamuković has shared her experiences of receiving threats following her niece's murder and the importance of support from her community and mental health professionals in coping with the aftermath of such a traumatic event. She remains hopeful that new legislation aimed at protecting women from violence will aid others in similar situations.