Svetlana Broz

Svetlana Broz (cropped)

Svetlana Broz
Born	7 July 1955 Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Nationality	Bosnian
Occupation	Cardiologist, author
Known for	Humanitarian work during the Bosnian War

Svetlana Broz (born 7 July 1955) is a Bosnian cardiologist and author. She is known for her humanitarian work during the Bosnian War and her efforts to promote ethnic reconciliation in the region.

Early life and education

Svetlana Broz was born in Belgrade, then part of Yugoslavia, on 7 July 1955. She is the granddaughter of Josip Broz Tito, the former President of Yugoslavia. Broz pursued a career in medicine, specializing in cardiology. She completed her medical education and training in Belgrade.

Career

Medical career

Broz worked as a cardiologist in Belgrade before moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War. Her medical expertise was crucial in providing care to those affected by the conflict. She has also been involved in various medical and humanitarian organizations.

Humanitarian work

During the Bosnian War, Broz focused on providing medical assistance and promoting peace and reconciliation among the different ethnic groups in Bosnia. She documented numerous stories of human kindness and solidarity across ethnic lines, which she later compiled into her book Good People in an Evil Time.

Writing

Broz is the author of several books, including Good People in an Evil Time, which highlights the acts of humanity and bravery during the Bosnian War. Her writings emphasize the importance of human rights, peacebuilding, and ethnic reconciliation.

Personal life

Svetlana Broz is known for her dedication to humanitarian causes and her efforts to foster understanding and cooperation among different ethnic communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She continues to work in the fields of medicine and human rights.

Legacy

Broz's work has had a significant impact on promoting peace and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her contributions to medicine and her efforts to document and share stories of human kindness during the war have been widely recognized.

See also

• Bosnian War
• Humanitarian aid
• Ethnic reconciliation
• Cardiology