Coming of age during war: minor fighters in post-war Bosnia-Herzegovina

The research team from Coventry University, UK and Wings of Hope BiH explored the journey of young people to adulthood during and after the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH). The research primarily focused on understanding the milestones and transitions from youth to adulthood for those between 14 - 23 years old during this time (1992-1995) and their post-war experiences, evaluated through surveys, interviews and a workshop. The survey was conducted with 62 women and 18 men and comprised 46 structured questions. In-depth life story interviews were conducted with 15 minor soldiers (3 women and 12 men), and a workshop was used as the last activity, which included 10 minor soldiers (2 women and 8 men). All the participants came from the three constitutive nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosniaks (Muslims), Serbs and Croats