News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Globally, governments are increasingly limiting civil society and suppressing dissent. A prevalent strategy employed by them involves introducing laws specifically aimed at CSOs receiving international funding. This brief outlines instances where the U.S. Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) has been cited to support such legislation. Although FARA has historically been narrowly applied within the United
Read more →BCSDN is actively addressing civic space threats in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling national authorities to reverse harmful policies, notably recent amendments to the Republika Srpska Criminal Code and the draft ‘foreign agents’ law. Emphasizing the need for protected civic space and fundamental rights, BCSDN’s advocacy towards the EU is evident in monitoring and
Read more →The report on Bulgaria from the Fifth Evaluation Round by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Anti-Money Laundering Measures (MONEYVAL) evaluates the implementation of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations and assesses the effectiveness of Bulgaria’s AML/CFT system. Furthermore, the report offers recommendations for additional analysis and improvements in the country. Read more
Read more →On October 27, 2023, the FATF’s fourth Plenary, concluded in Paris. Delegates from the FATF’s Global Network and international organizations discussed key issues related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. The Plenary addressed the Middle East situation, agreed to publish a report on Crowdfunding for Terrorism Financing, and made revisions to Recommendation 8.
Read more →The European Parliament adopted its position on the draft European Media Freedom Act. Ahead of the trilogues, Liberties reflects on the positive developments in the draft text, as well as some rejected amendments concerning media privilege and spyware. During the legislative process, multiple changes were made to the original text of the Act, and it
Read more →The Policy Brief advocates for increased financial support from governmental institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina at all levels to facilitate media creation and maintenance by minority groups. It underscores the imperative for mainstream and national media in the country to significantly amplify their production of content related to various minorities. It explains that this initiative
Read more →A blog that stems from insights obtained through interviews conducted with four distinct organizations actively implementing dynamic accountability. These interviews were initially featured as part of a six-week vlog series produced by Accountable Now, which is part of a growing movement of organizations that are promoting a dynamic approach to accountability – an approach that
Read more →In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in South-South Cooperation (SSC). With challenges arising in North-South Cooperation, there is a growing demand for fresh development initiatives. Collaborations among Southern states in development strive to complement traditional cooperation, emphasizing principles such as horizontality, solidarity, and a deep regard for national sovereignty and ownership.
Read more →Target group: Local self-governments, CSOs, vulnerable groups such as irregularly present migrants, Roma, people with disabilities, LGBTI people, Jews, people of different ethnic/religions, etc., youth, general population from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aim: To support selected grantees in developing concrete responses on combating discrimination, including discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and combating
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Serbia, BiH, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Aim: To strengthen engagement of grassroot and other local CSOs in local-level PAR and citizen engagement in PAR. Amount: up to 14,000 EUR Duration: up to 15 months Deadline: 28 December Link to more information (WEBER)
Read more →Target group: CSOs working on different thematic areas working on one or more thematic areas of relevance to this Call for Proposals and be established in an IPA III Beneficiary countries. Aim: The global objective of this call for proposals is, in an overall vision of enhanced regional cooperation, good neighbourly relations and reconciliation, to
Read more →Target group: Young journalists and journalism students, up to 30 years old, from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Aim: To enhance the knowledge and skills of young journalists in reporting and covering media content effectively on issues related to Intercultural Dialogue and Transitional Journalism. Amount: N/A Duration: 1 month Deadline:
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