Law on Social Protection, Protection of Civilian Victims of War and Protection of Families with Children

Brief Description

Article 54(3) of the Law on Social Protection, Protection of Civilian Victims of War and Protection of Families with Children (Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH, 36/99, 54/04, 39/06 and 14/09) provides for a special group of civilian victims of war: victims of sexual abuse and rape.

What is characteristic for this group of persons is the fact that it is sufficient that the competent authority finds that these persons are victims of war, which entitles them to a monthly payment of BAM 563.00.  If, in addition to sexual abuse and rape, the person suffered injuries or other bodily impairment, he/she may be entitled to psychological assistance and legal aid, to housing priority, and to an orthopaedic allowance.