The new Institut Alternativa publication “Southeast Europe 2020: Civil Society and Public Administration at a Joint Task” which aims to present the way in which CSOs in the Western Balkans, which are involved in areas of fight against corruption, judicial reform and provision of public services, can be included in the process of monitoring the implementation of the Development Strategy of Southeast Europe 2020 (SEE 2020). Since States do not have a monopoly on information, the extent and role of civil society in the monitoring of public policies and achieving strategic goals is even more important. A feature of the…
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A comparative review of policy and legislation framework for youth participation in the Balkans was conducted within the implementation of the project Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue, implemented by The European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) and the Balkan Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs) in 5 targeted countries in the Balkans (Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia). The purpose of the comparative review is to gather evidence on existing policies and practices in the youth field in the countries concerned, and to identify challenges in the implementation processes regarding youth participation in order to inform the…
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. 2015 is the year that saw a global assault on people’s basic freedoms, with many governments brazenly breaking international law and deliberately undermining institutions meant to protect people’s rights. According to Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International, human rights around the world are in jeopardy – they are being treated with utter contempt by many…
The Office for Cooperation with Civil Society of the Republic of Serbia invites all interested representatives of civil society to apply for participation in the two-day national conference “Permanent Dialogue Days 2016: A joint stage for development and sustainability of civil society”, which will be held on 9 and 10 March 2016 in the Cultural Centre “Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic” in Belgrade. The event will be organized in eight panel discussions and will be moderated by prominent representatives of civil society in the Republic of Serbia. The final program of work with the names of the panellists will be announced later.…
This year, the CSO Open Days in Croatia will take place on 23 – 25 May. It is an opportunity for citizens to participate in numerous creative workshops, lectures, presentations and actions intended to inform them about various community projects and programmes, as well as possibilities for volunteering in the CSOs. The activities of CSOs can be followed through the mobile app UdrugeInfo. CSO representatives can register a profile and add their activities and services that they want to present to the citizens. More information is available here. Source: Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs – Croatia
Comparative Balkan Politics (CBP) is a new annual journal in the field of comparative politics and international studies with a focus on Southeast Europe. CBP defines its scope broadly to include comparative studies in politics, economy, and social science in all of the Balkans and Southeast Europe, as well as in countries that have strong ties to the region, and comparative studies of countries that give new insights to developments in the Balkans. CBP aims to publish original articles that give new insights into Balkan politics in order to promote better understanding and informed debate on political processes in Southeast…
Open Society Foundations Serbia is realizing its strategic objectives through providing support for projects initiated by civil society and government and other institutions exercising public authority, and through the implementation of their own projects. FOS Serbia has opened calls for proposals under the programs: Combating extremism, Position of ethnic minorities, Inclusion of Roma people, and Position and rights of members of the LGBT community. The Foundation will give priority to projects that use creative and innovative traditional and on-line methodologies of work (new activism), that are directed towards citizens, engage their creativity and encourage their participation in achieving the objectives…
Advocate Europe is an idea challenge for European projects open to civil society actors who seek financing and support to realize sustainable ideas. Advocate Europe wants to strengthen changemakers in Europe and to support those who want to effect real and positive transformations in our societies. The challenge invites original and transnational project proposals that foster connection and cohesion in Europe. These projects can come from fields as diverse as social innovation, arts and culture, or civic education. Around twelve project ideas will be funded with up to EUR 50.000 each and their realization will be supported through mentoring and…
The aim of the Robert Bosch Stiftung is to support those projects that serve to facilitate conflict transformation in conflict (and post conflict) societies in different regions. As a result, projects are supported that focus on dealing with the past, including questions of transitional justice, mediation, human and minority rights, the unique role of digital technologies in conflict (and post conflict) societies, the way conflicts are reported on, and the role played by religion in conflicts. Especially supported are projects that make it possible to transfer good practice from one region or target group to another. Grant applications looking to…
Around 150 participants from civil society, European and national institutions from the Western Balkans and Turkey were brought together for the conference “Civil Society & Beyond: A Joint Dialogue on the European Path” that took place in Belgrade, 25th-26th February 2016. The Conference was organized by the European Movement International and European Movement in Serbia, in partnership with TACSO and the Serbian European Integration Office. The Conference was focused on three themes: Dialogue between civil society and public authorities in the accession process (including mechanisms for participation); Regional cooperation between civil society; and Civic dialogue between EU and (potential) candidate…