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CfA: Volunteer for the Youth Assembly and International Civil Society Week 2025 (Deadline: 5 September 2025)

Short Description: CIVICUS invites passionate, friendly, and committed individuals from all backgrounds to apply to volunteer for ICSW 2025. Volunteers will support a dynamic global gathering that celebrates and strengthens civil society. Target Group: Individuals aged 18+ who are motivated to support civil society, demonstrate strong communication skills, and are available for pre-event training and

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CfA: Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon (Deadline: 22 September 2025)

Short Description: The Metamorphosis Foundation and Civic Literacy Initiative, in partnership with CIVICUS, invite applications for the Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon, part of a global series under the Digital Democracy Initiative. The hackathon supports civil society innovation in civic tech, aiming to strengthen democratic participation and civic space in Eastern Europe & Central Asia. Target

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CfA: Citizen Engagement Event – “Voices for Change” (Date: 24 September 2025)

Short Description: ALDA will host a participatory citizen engagement event in Veles, North Macedonia, to gather local perspectives on the future of phosphogypsum (PG) stacks and their potential for sustainable urban regeneration. Target Group: Local citizens, environmental stakeholders, urban planners, community organizers, researchers, and civil society actors. Countries: North Macedonia (with regional relevance to Western

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CfA: Youth Social Act – Transnational Training Workshop in Cyprus (25 September – 1 October 2025)

Short Description: Transnational training workshop in Nicosia, Cyprus, bringing together 22 youth workers and young participants from across Europe. The workshop will follow a curriculum co-developed by the project consortium, focused on democratic engagement, civic competence, and social innovation at the local level. Target Group: Young people and youth workers committed to fostering youth participation,

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CfA: North Macedonia – Annual “Ilija Županoski” Award for Combating Disinformation (Deadline: 1 October 2025)

Short Description: The Metamorphosis Foundation announces the second edition of the annual “Ilija Županoski” Award, open to journalists, civil society organizations, and individuals who have contributed to combating disinformation in North Macedonia. Target Group: Journalists, CSOs, and individuals (including groups) who have published relevant work between 1 November 2024 and 1 October 2025 in newspapers,

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CfA: The Authoritarian Eco-System – Call for Policy Brief Submissions (Deadline: 3 October 2025)

Short Description: The UK Political Studies Association (PSA) Specialist Group Autocracy and Regime Change (ARC), in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), invites submissions of editor-reviewed policy briefs exploring key elements of the authoritarian eco-system. Target Group: Scholars and experts in political science, authoritarianism, regime change, international relations, digital disinformation, and related fields.

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CfA: Event RINGO Connect Meeting – Monthly Changemakers’ Networking Space (27 August 2025)

Short Description: The RINGO Connect Meeting is a monthly open, semi-structured space for changemakers in global civil society to connect, exchange ideas, share challenges, and collaborate towards systems change. Facilitated by the RINGO team, the session offers opportunities for peer support, thematic discussions, and moving from ideas to action. Target Group: Civil society practitioners, activists,

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CfA: Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders (Deadline: 28 August 2025)

Short Description: The UN Human Rights Council is seeking nominations for the next Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders. The Special Rapporteur is an independent and voluntary expert tasked with monitoring and reporting on human rights situations globally. The role requires a substantial time commitment and travel readiness. Target Group: Highly qualified

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CfA: Young Civil Society Leadership Programme 2025 – Inclusive Growth and Job Creation (Deadline: 31 August 2025)

Short Description: The Young Civil Society Leadership Programme (YCSLP), funded by the EU and implemented by the Anna Lindh Foundation, seeks 27 young leaders from Southern Mediterranean countries to participate in a 9-month youth empowerment programme. The programme builds skills in policy dialogue and advocacy while supporting participants to design and implement community-based actions promoting

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CfA: Art for Reconciliation – Open Call for Socially Engaged Projects (Deadline: 2 September 2025)

Short Description: The “Art for Reconciliation” call invites civil society organizations working in the fields of arts and culture in the Western Balkans to propose socially engaged projects that promote peacebuilding and reconciliation. The call is part of the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) programme under the “District of Reconciliation” project. Target Group: Civil

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CfA: 23rd International Youth Conference – “European Values for the Future for SEE Region” (Deadline: 8 September 2025)

Short Description: The 23rd edition of the International Youth Conference will take place from 25–29 September 2025, bringing together 58 young changemakers from 16 countries across the SEE region and the EU. The conference will focus on youth empowerment, democracy-building, human rights, sustainable development, regional cooperation, digital transformation, and addressing youth unemployment and political disillusionment.

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