News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Following the protest series occurring all over Serbia`s major towns and smaller cities over the last two months, and keeping track of all the pressure mechanisms practiced by the state, Civic Initiates has publicly expressed their solidarity with the oppressed citizens. In their statement, they note that so far they are aware of 146 misdemeanor
Read more →The ECF, a pan-European network of CSOs, has published its report on the Rule of Law in the EU. The report notes the importance of vibrant civil society space as the foundation of a strong and well-functioning rule of law. Recommendations from the report note the urgency for the European Commission to develop a civil
Read more →The OGP CSO Network that advocates for the establishment of a new structure for coordination of the OGP process in Northern Macedonia in accordance with the international experience, has launched an open call for expression of interest for membership of representatives from interested CSOs in the Council for coordination and monitoring of the National Action
Read more →The EJA Kosovo program, implemented by BCSDN member KCSF has entered the second year of its implementation. To inform and exchange their experiences, 36 organizations and individuals who have been beneficiaries of this program were gathered at the first networking meeting. The organization has prepared a short video, reflecting on the highlights of the event
Read more →Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst in North Macedonia has published a study on the role of young politicians in domestic and regional processes of reconciliation and dealing with the past. The interactive publication is aiming to explore opportunities to strengthen the role of young politicians in these processes. The review recommendations include stimulation of the participation of
Read more →Partners Albania, BCSDN member organization, has started the implementation of an initiative that aims to empower CSOs to proactively engage in an enabling legal environment in the context of preventing money laundering and combating terrorist financing. The intervention focuses on mapping and analyzing the legal and regulatory framework in the country on the prevention of
Read more →The Three Freedoms platform, by addressing an open letter co-signed by 18 CSOs from Serbia, draws the public’s attention to the lawsuits in Novi Pazar against activists who criticized the actions of the health authorities in this city during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the Basic Court`s verdict against civil activist Aladin Paučinac for the criminal
Read more →A policy brief authored by Igor Vidačak, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Zagreb, explores the possibilities for strengthening citizens’ trust in the work of EU institutions by promoting greater accountability of national governments and parliaments in dealing with EU issues. The policy document notes that an effective debate
Read more →The International Forum for Democratic Studies has released the Sharp Power Research Portal, an interactive digital tool that catalogues research and reporting on authoritarian sharp power in: media and information; commerce; culture and entertainment; knowledge generation; and technology. With over 750 resources in five languages, the Portal features easily accessible examples and analyses of the
Read more →A group of CSOs from Serbia submitted a list of requests to the competent authorities demanding detailed investigation of the events of November 27th, and…
Read more →Within the marking of the 16 days of activism against violence, CIVICUS World Alliance has created a list of 16 people-powered movements and campaigns to add your voice to this 16 Days of Activism. The list contains short but comprehensive descriptions of 16 women-led campaigns covering issues everything from advocating for equality, access, and justice,
Read more →A report prepared by the Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center examines what experts and interested public think about the future of digital spaces their impact on democracy that recently has been raising societal concerns. Most of the experts agree that digital spaces are evolving in ways that are both positive
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