Azra Dizdar

''As a professional violinist, I have enjoyed the world of music and arts for almost 20 years. Concerts have led me to different corners of the world where I was touched by kindness of people from all walks of life. I was privileged to learn the universal language of music from an early age. Later I completed studies at Music Academy in Sarajevo and very soon, I have found myself in a position of a  teacher and classical music performer. In 2018 I was awarded a Chevening Scholarship sponsored by FCO to pursue master degree at Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at School of Oriental and African Studies. Over the past year I have focused on international security, but I have also learned new  ways how best to use my music background. Now my career path strongly lies strongly at the intersection of mediation and conflict resolution whereas I intend on using soft power and language of music to bridge the divides.''