BCSDN is Leaving Twitter/X – We Continue Our Work on Other Platforms!
After 15 years on Twitter/X, BCSDN has decided to step away from the platform. Since joining in 2009, we have used Twitter/X to share insights,…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Fallout of the US Funding Freeze Puts Western Balkans Civil Society Under Attack
The abrupt and sweeping U.S Administration Executive Order, freezing most U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, among which USAID funding, has disrupted programs worldwide, including…
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Western Balkans Civil Society Policy Dialogues in Brussels: HOW DO WE GET TO ENLARGEMENT THAT DELIVERS?
25 February, 15:30- 17:30h, CET, Brussels The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) and Think for Europe Network (TEN) are organizing the Western Balkans Civil…
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BCSDN Condemns Escalating Smear Campaign Against Civic Initiatives and Maja Stojanović
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) strongly condemns the ongoing smear campaign targeting Maja Stojanović, prominent civil society activist, Executive Director of Civic Initiatives,…
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Serbian Regime Crackdown Crossing Borders: European CSOs Alert Against Oppression!
The unjust and unlawful actions of Serbian authorities suppressing the civic space has crossed its borders, targeting not only domestic activists, journalists, and peaceful protesters…
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Civic Initiatives Publishes 2023 Report on the Civil Society Environment in Serbia
Together with our member, Civic Initiatives (CI), we present the 2023 annual report on the civil society environment in Serbia. The environment for CSOs in…
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CRNVO Publishes 2023 Report on the Civil Society Environment in Montenegro
Together with our member, Center for Development of Non-Governmental Organizations (CRNVO), we present the 2023 annual report on the civil society environment in Montenegro. The…
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Voices Without Fear: Uniting Against SLAPPs in Defending Freedom of Expression in the Western Balkans
On November 28, BCSDN member Civic Initiatives hosted the regional conference “Voices Without Fear” in Belgrade. The event brought together journalists, activists, legal experts, and…
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Key Civil Society Developments in the Western Balkans and Türkiye: Insights from 2023 and 2024
Key points from the online Launch of BCSDN Regional Report on Civil Society Environment in the WBT 2023 & Recent Developments, 6 December On December…
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BCSDN 2023 Regional Report on Civil Society Environment: A Complex Reality for CSOs in the Western Balkans and Türkiye!
We are excited to launch the 10th Monitoring Matrix Regional Report, a synergized analysis of country reports from BCSDN members across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
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The CIVICUS Monitor upgrades Slovenia’s civic space to “Open”- significant strides in fostering CS engagement and press freedom
(PRESS RELEASE) The CIVICUS Monitor announced a new report on Wednesday that it has upgraded Slovenia’s civic space to “Open” in its annual ratings, highlighting…
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BCSDN Analysis of the 2024 EC Enlargement Package: The Need for Clear Benchmarks to Strengthen CS in Enlargement Countries
We are pleased to present BCSDN’s 15th analysis of the European Commission’s annual reports on civil society development and dialogue with public institutions in the…
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