BCSDN at The Berlin Process Civil Society & Think Tank Forum 2025
On September 23, 2025, the Berlin Process’s Civil Society and Think Tank Forum brought together organizations to discuss the state of civic space in the…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Regional Conference Announcement: Resilient Voices – Western Balkans Civil Society in a Changing World
We are pleased to announce that on 1 October 2025, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN), together with Partners Albania for Change and Development,…
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Defending Democracy, Inside and Beyond the EU: BCSDN Calls for a Robust Civil Society Strategy
The European Commission is preparing the first-ever EU Civil Society Strategy, a framework that will set the direction for how the Union protects, funds, and…
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Strengthening Civil Society: A New Guide to Hope-Based Communication
The Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye (TÜSEV) has released a new Guide to Hope-Based Communication that offers practical tools and insights for Civil Society Organizations…
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BCSDN Statement on Violence and Repression During Serbian Protests
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) expresses grave concern over the escalation of violence during protests on 13 August 2025 across Serbia, including Novi…
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BCSDN: Serbia and Türkiye on CIVICUS Watchlist Amidst Escalating Civic Freedoms Crackdown
Skopje, North Macedonia – 30 July 2025 – The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) expresses deep concern as the CIVICUS Monitor places Serbia on…
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An Update on the Draft Law on Citizen Initiative and Protection of Citizens and Activists in the Federation of BiH
Dear Friends, Partners, and Advocates, although the Draft Law did not pass in the recent July 28, 2025, session of the House of People due…
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Key Takeaways from BCSDN’s 2024 Regional Report on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development
Skopje, 29.07.2025 – The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) has released its “Key Takeaways of the 2024 MM Report”, which highlights the challenging operational…
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Dear Friends, Partners, and Advocates, We are reaching out to you on a matter of critical importance for democratic participation and civic space in the…
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BCSDN Analysis: Key Insights from the 2025 Rule of Law Report
The 2025 European Commission Rule of Law (RoL) report confirms persistent challenges for civil society and fundamental freedoms in Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.…
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Apologies for the recent delay in sharing updates
We apologize for the recent delay in sharing updates. A severe technical issue temporarily impacted our operations, but we’re back on track! We’re already making…
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BCSDN’s 2024 Monitoring Matrix Report Reveals Alarming Shrinkage of Civic Space in WB and Türkiye
Skopje, North Macedonia – July 16, 2025 – The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) has released its eleventh annual Monitoring Matrix Report, painting a…
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