Meet the Obama Leader making history for war victims in the Balkans

Meet Adrijana Hanušić Bećirović

As a senior legal advisor at the non-governmental organization Trial International, 2023 Obama Foundation Europe Leader Adrijana Hanušić Bećirović is deeply committed to improving the lives of those whose human rights have been violated, motivated by her own experience during the Bosnian War. Check out the video, to hear Adrijana's inspiring journey in her own words.

Adriana was among nearly 100 changemakers from across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe who joined President Obama for a week-long leadership and cultural experience in Athens, Greece. During the week, Leaders exchanged ideas, workshopped solutions, and built meaningful connections.

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Highlights from the Leaders conference in Athens
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Michelle Obama sits in a circle with women with a range of light to deep skin tones and Michael Strautmanis. Mrs. Obama is wearing a multicolored dress and sits with her legs crossed. A sign in the background reads, “Obama Leadership Network.”
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Leaders alumni and Mrs. Obama reconnect in Africa
We marked the fifth anniversary of the Leaders program where it all began.
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Mustika Wijaya stands with the Wekeke village chief and religious leader at the site of Solar Chapter’s pump installation. They are surrounded by rocks and construction.
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Obama scholar’s invention brings clean water to rural Indonesians
Obama Scholar creates clean water for rural Indonesians
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