Abida Pehlic is a human rights activist specializing in preventing human trafficking and gender-based violence. She holds Master’s degrees in Sociology and German Language and Literature. As co-founder and President of the Association “Novi put” in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she also serves as the GMMP National Coordinator for Bosnia and Herzegovina. With over 25 years of experience, she has led programs protecting human rights, involving various stakeholders. Her research interests include human trafficking, gender-based violence, and media gender portrayal.