Mersiha Drinjaković jedna je od najprepoznatljivijih medijskih profesionalki u Bosni i Hercegovini, sa više od 27 godina iskustva u novinarstvu, uredništvu i društveno odgovornim projektima. Diplomirana novinarka Fakulteta političkih nauka Univerziteta u Sarajevu, svoju karijeru gradila je kroz Radio Zid, Dnevni avaz, a posljednjih gotovo dvadeset godina kao glavna i odgovorna urednica magazina Gracija. Kroz svoj rad kontinuirano promoviše ljudska prava, rodnu ravnopravnost i društvenu pravdu, dajući poseban prostor ženama iz ranjivih skupina, preživjelim žrtvama nasilja i marginaliziranim glasovima društva. Prepoznata je po etičkom i odgovornom pristupu medijskom izvještavanju, kao i po projektima koji povezuju medije, civilni sektor i javnost u borbi za pozitivne društvene promjene. Organizatorica je i moderatorica brojnih javnih i humanitarnih događaja u saradnji s nevladinim organizacijama, sigurnim kućama i institucijama, a njeno iskustvo obuhvata i strateško vođenje medijskih sadržaja, digitalnih platformi i društvenih mreža. Dobitnica je brojnih priznanja među kojima su UNICEF-ovo specijalno priznanje za doprinos promociji prava djeteta, UN Women novinarska nagrada za najbolji tekst o rodno zasnovanom nasilju, priznanje Ujedinjenih nacija u BiH za doprinos informisanju o Ciljevima održivog razvoja, kao i nagrada „Žene koje osnažuju“ za afirmaciju žena i borbu protiv nasilja.

Mersiha Drinjaković is one of the most prominent media professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with more than 27 years of experience in journalism, editorial work, and socially responsible projects. A graduate journalist from the Faculty of Political Sciences at the University of Sarajevo, she built her career through Radio Zid and Dnevni avaz, and for nearly two decades has served as the editor-in-chief of Gracija magazine. Through her work, she continuously promotes human rights, gender equality, and social justice, giving special attention to women from vulnerable groups, survivors of violence, and marginalized voices in society. She is recognized for her ethical and responsible approach to media reporting, as well as for projects that connect the media, civil society, and the public in the fight for positive social change. She has organized and moderated numerous public and humanitarian events in cooperation with NGOs, safe houses, and institutions, while her professional expertise also includes strategic media management, digital platforms, and social media communication. She is the recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, including UNICEF’s Special Recognition for contributions to the promotion of children’s rights, the UN Women Journalism Award for the best article on gender-based violence, a United Nations recognition in Bosnia and Herzegovina for contributions to raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals, and the “Women Who Empower” award for promoting women’s empowerment and combating violence.Top of Form