On the occasion of the World Down Syndrome Day, we present an interview with Edna Šunjić, an employee of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports since November 2024, who is the first person with disability to be employed in a ministry full-time and for an indefinite period.
Name and surname?
Edna Šunjić
How old are you?
23
Favourite color?
Red
Favourite song?
Forbidden Love by Antonija Šola
Favourite movie?
Harry Potter
Favourite book?
Harry Potter
Favourite food?
Vegetable pie
Favourite sport?
Table tennis
Favourite season?
Summer
Favourite place in Sarajevo?
Bjelašnica
Best friend?
Anita V. and Ivan K.
What is your job at the Ministry?
Youth Sector
What do you like to do most at work?
With papers
Who do you like to work with the most?
With Emilija and Anita
What makes you laugh the most at work?
Marko T.
What is the hardest thing for you at work?
Distributing the received mail
What is your best memory from work?
When I recorded the song “Moja vilo”
What have you learned since working at the Ministry?
All work tasks, e.g., archives, office supplies, stamping, receiving calls
What is your favourite place in the Ministry building?
The Minister’s Cabinet
What do your colleagues say to you most often?
They give me advice on how to learn all the tasks
When do you come to work?
On time
What is the first thing you do when you arrive?
I register myself with my business card, leave my things and go see Emilija and Anita
What do you like to do most during your break?
Eating
Who do you talk to the most at work?
With a lot of people
Who helps you the most?
Azra, Emilija and Anita
What is your favorite moment of the day?
When I’m resting and enjoying myself
What is your favourite compliment you’ve received?
When I put a headband on my hair and Marko T. says: “Edna, you look so beautiful today!”
What is your favourite thing to do when the workday is over?
Being on my laptop, watching TV shows and sleeping.
What would you say on the occasion of the Down Syndrome Day?
That all young people with Down syndrome should join sports clubs, so that we can win more medals and they can be happy and successful like me!
And to your colleagues at work?
I love you so much and I love hanging out with you!