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CfA: International Seminar – Youth Participation in Social Communities & Democratic Processes (Deadline: 21 September 2025)

Short Description: This international seminar, hosted by the Agenzia Italiana per la Gioventù in cooperation with the EuroMed SALTO Resource Centre and Youth South Network National Agencies, will bring together up to 70 participants to reflect on youth participation, civic engagement, and democratic processes in South Europe and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Target Group: Youth workers,

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CfA: Europe101 – Free Online Leadership Programme for Young Adults (Deadline: 23 September 2025)

Short Description: Europe101 is a free online leadership programme for young adults aged 16–30, offering participants the chance to develop essential leadership skills, expand their European network, and prepare for future challenges. Target Group: Young adults (16–30) residing in or connected to Europe, interested in leadership development, networking, and European values. Countries: Open to participants

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CfA: Professional Conference – From Survival to Strategy: A Civil Society Ready for the Future (Deadline: 30 September 2025)

Short Description: This two-day final conference of the Impact4Values program, organized by Solidarna and Slagalica, will gather over 100 civil society organizations to share experiences, showcase achievements, and reflect on the future of the NGO sector. Participants will discuss demographic, political, technological, financial, and organizational challenges, and explore solutions to strengthen the resilience and sustainability

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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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