Indira Bajramović facts for kids

Indira Bajramović is a Roma activist and economist. She has spent more than 20 years working to make life better for Roma women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She leads an organization called the Association of Roma Women 'Better Future' (which is 'Bolja budućnost' in their local language) in Tuzla.

Indira Bajramović has helped many Roma villages by providing aid and support. She also speaks up for Roma people, pushing for them to have equal opportunity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This means everyone should have the same chances, no matter their background. Bajramović has especially focused on helping Roma women who don't have jobs or who face difficulties at home.

Helping Her Community

Indira Bajramović's organization works hard to help Roma communities. They provide important things like food, hygiene products, and school supplies for children. The association also arranges private health check-ups for women who don't have much money, especially to check for serious health issues.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the summer of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was happening, Indira Bajramović and her group teamed up with other organizations. They worked with the Bosnia and Herzegovina Women's Roma Network, the Tuzla Community Foundation, and the International Solidarity Forum Emmaus. Together, they gave out 700 aid packages to Roma communities near Kiseljak.

Bajramović also helped organize volunteers to deliver 400 meals every three days. She was involved in building projects too, like creating a football pitch and a playroom for kids. She even helped fix a damaged water channel that had caused flooding in many homes before.

During the pandemic, Bajramović also pointed out problems in countryside areas that were made worse by the health crisis. She noticed that fewer Roma students could join online classes. She also highlighted that some people faced unfair treatment when getting medical help, and that it was hard to get COVID-19 tests in these rural communities.

Getting Involved in Politics

Indira Bajramović once ran for a spot on the city council in Tuzla. She was number 9 on the list for the Union for a Better Future of BiH party. However, she was not elected. In that election, 20 Roma women ran for council, but none were chosen. On the other hand, 47 Roma men ran, and 6 of them became councilors.

Bajramović thought that the women might not have been elected because they focused more on helping their communities directly rather than on public campaigning. She also noted that votes were split among many new political parties. She encouraged Roma people to support one candidate more strongly in the future. Even though she wasn't elected, she was happy that more Roma people were running for office than in previous years.

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In Spanish: Indira Bajramović para niños