16th anniversary of the deaths of six babies in a fire at the Bjelave Home marked

(Patria) - A delegation from the Sarajevo Canton, led by the Minister of Labour, Social Affairs, Displaced Persons and Refugees, Ena Pavić Pečenković, along with representatives of the City, Municipality of Centar, and the management of the JU “Home for Children without Parental Care Bjelave“, today, on the 16th anniversary of the deaths of six babies who lost their lives in a fire at the Bjelave Home, laid flowers at their graves and the memorial at the city cemetery “Vlakovo“.

In the fire that broke out on this day in 2007 on the third floor of the Cantonal Public Institution “Home for Children without Parental Care" - Bjelave Children's Home, six babies - four boys and two girls, residents of this institution - died. On this occasion, 18 children from the Bjelave Home were seriously and lightly injured.  

On that tragic day, the following perished: Bostandžija Medina, Akmadžić Al'Dina–Dalal, Čustović Amin, Šabanović Džemal, Pejanović Damir, Krasnići Faik, all born in 2006.

Minister Pavić Pečenković stated on this occasion that the relevant ministry she leads, together with all employees and management of social institutions, will do everything to ensure that such tragic events never happen again.

"In this mandate as well, we will do everything to ensure that the safety of our residents in social protection institutions is at the highest level. We will also work on the staffing and material capacity of our institutions, all with the aim of ensuring better rights for beneficiaries who need our help and support," said Minister Pavić Pečenković.