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Lejla Šehić Relić

Lejla Šehić Relić

CEV President

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Solidarity and people who care can literally mean life

Despite the importance of physical distance, which can mean health these days, volunteering has shown different, beautiful, and in many aspects, new colours of social connection and solidarity. 

The challenges of volunteering in 2020

The end of one year and new expectations from the new is a good time to see what has remained significant in the year behind us and what can be the inspiration for the future.

Our chance to create better societies

The International Volunteer Day mandated by the UN General Assembly is viewed as a unique occasion for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts and to acknowledge the enormous contribution of volunteers in making this world a better place. 

Latest opinions

Does human trafficking for sexual exploitation exist? Is it possible to combat it?

The planet is burning, what is happening? The reality of the world's major fires is very different from one to another, but what is clear is the relationship between high-intensity fires and climate change around the world , as the scientific community warns.

When we think about reducing CO₂ emissions and energy consumption, smokestacks and car exhaust pipes usually come to mind. However, residential buildings in our cities are responsible for almost 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO₂ emissions in the European Union. In a continent where the climate crisis is becoming increasingly evident, ensuring sustainable housing is not just an option but an imperative.