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CfA: Regional Youth Internship Program 2025 – Paid Internship in Civil Society Organizations in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 25 July 2025)

Short Description: An opportunity for 5 young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia to take part in a paid two-month internship within civil society organizations in the Western Balkans. Internships will take place in Belgrade, Pristina, Tirana, Sarajevo, or Skopje between September and December 2025. Target Group: Young people aged

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CfA: North Macedonia: Vote Now for the Youth Participation Award 2025 (Deadline: 31 July 2025)

Short Description: The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography, and Youth (MSPDY), in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM), invites you to vote for this year’s Youth Participation Award. The award recognizes young people’s efforts addressing various social issues and is presented in three categories: individual youth (ages 15-29), informal youth groups (minimum

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CfA: POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2025 (Deadline: 31 July 2025)

Short Description: The POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation is calling for motivated young people aged 18 to 25 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to join its 2025 edition, taking place from September 21 to 27, 2025, in Belgrade. The school offers a dynamic learning environment with interactive workshops,

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CfA: Civil Dialogue Award 2025: Call for Nominations of Good Practices and Initiatives on Structured Dialogue With Civil Society (Deadline: 1 August)

Short Description: Civil Society Europe is pleased to announce the first edition of the Civil Dialogue Award, launched in 2025. The award recognises and celebrates outstanding practices of structured engagement between organised civil society and EU institutions. It aims to promote a stronger culture of civil dialogue by showcasing initiatives that have effectively brought civil

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CfA: Anti-Fraud & Corruption Training and Certification for NGOs (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: Accountable Now is excited to partner with Integritas360 to offer specialized anti-corruption and fraud prevention training designed for NGOs and charities. These online, self-paced courses provide essential knowledge and practical tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and corruption—helping organizations protect their finances, reputation, and mission. Target Group: NGO staff, volunteers, board

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CfA: Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Survey 2025 – Mapping the Situation of Women Human Rights Defenders (Deadline: 8 September 2025)

Short Description: The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation conducts a bi-annual survey to monitor and map the risks and challenges faced by women human rights defenders in conflict-affected countries and regions. The survey aims to advance the agenda for women’s rights and gender equality by collecting global, anonymous data that will form the basis for an

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Clashes Erupt During Vidovdan Protest in Serbia

On 28 June 2025, Serbia’s national holiday Vidovdan, tens of thousands of citizens joined a mass protest in Belgrade demanding early elections, government accountability, and systemic reforms. Initiated by students and supported by teachers, farmers, and civil society actors, the protest represents the culmination of the eight-month movement sparked by the deadly Novi Sad station

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BCSDN Highlights Risks of Undermining EU Civil Society Support

In its official reaction to the European Parliament Bureau’s decision to establish a Working Group on the transparency and efficiency of EU NGO funding, BCSDN raises concerns about the potential implications for the enabling environment of civil society in Europe. The network cautions that, while transparency remains essential, existing financial controls are already extensive and

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BCSDN Civic Space Hackathon Ignites Innovation for Western Balkans Civil Society

The recent Civic Space Hackathon, organized by BCSDN in Skopje, successfully united civic activists, tech experts, legal professionals, communicators, and web designers from across the Western Balkans to develop innovative solutions for a more resilient civil society. Addressing critical challenges like eroding public trust from smear campaigns and disinformation, and undermined independence due to restrictive

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