Zilka Spahić-Šiljak

Dr. Zilka Spahić-Šiljak is an esteemed academic and researcher in the field of gender studies, serving as the director of the TPO Foundation and the academic director of the University Gender Resource Center (UNIGeRC) at the University of Sarajevo. She is a prominent advocate for women's rights and has been vocal about the issues of gender-based violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing the need to address the root causes of such violence, including cultural norms and economic factors. Spahić-Šiljak stresses the importance of systemic change through education and societal awareness to combat the normalization of violence and to support victims effectively.