News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Local CSOs in specified municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina Aim: To improve the effectiveness of local CSOs in engaging local processes, strengthen partnerships with the local community, and increase citizen involvement in local governance. Amount: Up to 2,600 USD per project Duration: Projects must be completed by 15 November, 2024. Deadline: 3 August
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Aim: Support cybersecurity capacity-building efforts Amount: 20 000 – 30 000 EUR Duration: 12 months Deadline: 9 August Link to more information (EGA)
Read more →Target group: Students in their final years of journalism or communication studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and young journalists with up to three years of work experience Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Description: Mediacentar Sarajevo invites applications for a training program and paid journalism internship under the project “Political Literacy and Monitoring Harmful Narratives Affecting
Read more →Target group: Experienced leaders in civil society, aspiring youth activists Countries: Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia Short Description: The Prague Civil Society Centre invites leaders and youth activists from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a fully-funded three-day gathering. This event focuses on sharing leadership development experiences, learning from
Read more →Target group: Migrant youth leaders Countries: Worldwide Short Description: The “Gender Justice Beyond Borders” International Youth Day Conference focuses on gender-responsiveness in the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. It aims to discuss the latest trends in migration and gender politics with a special focus on labor, education, health, trafficking, and gender-based violence. The
Read more →Civic space in the Western Balkans is shrinking, with activists and journalists facing SLAPP suits, media restrictions, and public smear campaigns. We recognize SLAPPs as a crucial topic related to one of the key standards for ensuring an enabling environment for civil society in WBT – the legal guarantees and respect of the fundamental freedoms
Read more →On 24-25 June, the Point 12 Conference in Sarajevo brought together global activists, journalists, academics, and civil society leaders. Organized by CA “Why not” with ACTION SEE and SEE Check networks, the event focused on democracy threats worldwide, media integrity, fact-checking, and new technologies to surpass attacks. BCSDN Executive Director Ms. Biljana Spasovska presented the
Read more →On 11-12 June, the International Conference on Freedom of Association took place in Istanbul, organized by BCSDN member TÜSEV and STGM. Experts from Turkey, Europe, the Balkans, and the USA discussed global laws affecting civic space and civil society’s responses to evolving challenges. During the session “Global Civil Society Agenda and the Role of International
Read more →On 11-13 June in Belgrade, EU TACSO 3 organized the EU Civil Society Forum for the Western Balkans and Türkiye. The event emphasized the need for clear mechanisms for civil society involvement in the Growth Plan, addressing challenges in the enabling environment, diversifying funding, fostering partnerships, and direct engagement with constituencies. BCSDN members’ representatives, including
Read more →The new thematic study: “Civil society support to refugees and other migrants in Europe: the need to end the backlash on civil society space” delivered by the Expert Council on NGO Law of the Conference of INGOs examines how European civil society, particularly NGOs and solidarity networks supporting refugees and migrants, face increasing legal and
Read more →This manual aims to foster a culture of civil dialogue among EU public officials by offering trainers exercises to raise awareness and implement principles of engagement and accessibility in EU policymaking. Referencing the Better Regulation Toolbox, particularly Chapter 7 on Stakeholder Consultation, the training operationalizes key concepts and reflects on civil society participation needs. It
Read more →Mirdita – Dobar dan, an annual festival promoting reconciliation between Serbian and Kosovar youth through art, culture, advocacy, and debate, was banned by Serbian authorities. Scheduled to open on June 27 at Dorćol Platz in Belgrade, the festival faced opposition from ultranationalist and hooligan groups, who blocked access, intimidated attendees, and vandalized the venue. Despite
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