INSTITUTION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
solving the above problem 392. They were informed that disciplinary proceedings had been
instituted against the class teacher by the headmaster, and the teacher council of the school in
question had complied with the parents' request and granted the student a transfer from one class
to another. The headmaster warned all classmates and teachers of the school to keep in mind the
code of conduct of the teachers, with respect for the personality of the students and their parents,
of course with his respect for the professor.
Example: In 2019, the Ombudsmen continued to insist with the competent authorities that the
problem of education of children and work of the Mixed Secondary School "Travnik" in Travnik
be permanently resolved, i.e. to build a school, with the aim of providing children with the right
to education 393. In September 2018, a contract was signed to continue the construction of the
Secondary School Center in Travnik, and funds were provided by the Government of the
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Central Bosnia Canton. The Federation Ministry of
Education informed the Ombudsmen 394 that from the funds provided by the Government of the
Federation, a rough construction part of the school building was built and that more financial
resources would be needed, which should be allocated by the Government of the Central Bosnia
Canton and Travnik Municipality. The Municipality of Travnik confirmed the Ministry's
allegations, namely that activities were started on the execution of roofing and masonry works at
the facility of the Secondary School Center in Travnik, that the completion of Phase II works was
planned for June 30, 2019, but that there were no certain financial resources for the continuation
of school's construction.
8.7. Rights of children with special needs/disabilities in psychophysical
development
Ombudsmen have for years been warning and reminding the authorities that there are numerous
problems facing children and parents of children with special needs/disabilities in psychophysical
development, and that additional efforts should be made to address them.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes the right of persons with
disabilities to education. For the purpose of exercising this right without discrimination and on the
basis of equal opportunity, States Parties shall ensure comprehensive education at all levels as well
as lifelong education.
Ombudsmen in particular insist on the consistent application of the regulations in force and the
adoption of by-laws that will regulate the education of children with special needs more precisely.
It is very important to establish a clear and precise way of categorizing a child as a person with a
disability, as this is then directly reflected through the exercise of the right to education. In dealing
with specific cases, the Ombudsmen note that it is necessary for the competent authorities to act
with a much greater sensitivity and understanding towards children with special needs.
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A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Sarajevo Canton, attended by a minister,
teacher and school principal, parents and class teacher, when a constructive conversation was conducted and the
situation calmed down significantly.
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