BCSDN Is Hiring a Communications Officer!
(Limited-term contract of 1,5 year, with the possibility of extension) The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is looking for a vibrant and creative individual…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Defending Civic Space in EU Enlargement: Key Takeaways from BCSDN’s High-Level Policy Dialogues in Brussels
From February 24-26, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) and its partners conducted high-impact advocacy visit to Brussels, engaging with key EU policymakers, civil…
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BiH CSOs: The Laws Adopted by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska Represent a Revenge Attack on All Critical Voices
Yesterday, the parliamentary majority in Republika Srpska adopted four laws under an urgent procedure, including the so-called “Foreign Agents Law.” In response, BiH CSOs have…
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New BCSDN Policy Brief: Why Civic Space Must Be an EU Accession Priority
Civic space in the Western Balkans and Türkiye is shrinking at an alarming rate. Governments across the region are introducing restrictive laws, curbing media freedom,…
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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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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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