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CfA: Training and Paid Journalistic Internship: “Free Votes 2024” (Deadline: 26 July)

Target group: Students in their final years of journalism or communication studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and young journalists with up to three years of work experience Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Description: Mediacentar Sarajevo invites applications for a training program and paid journalism internship under the project “Political Literacy and Monitoring Harmful Narratives Affecting

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CfA: Leadership Accelerator Grow2Gather (Deadline: 5 August)

Target group: Experienced leaders in civil society, aspiring youth activists Countries: Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia Short Description: The Prague Civil Society Centre invites leaders and youth activists from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a fully-funded three-day gathering. This event focuses on sharing leadership development experiences, learning from

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CfA: Gender Justice Beyond Borders – International Youth Day Conference (Deadline: 12 August)

Target group: Migrant youth leaders Countries: Worldwide Short Description: The “Gender Justice Beyond Borders” International Youth Day Conference focuses on gender-responsiveness in the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. It aims to discuss the latest trends in migration and gender politics with a special focus on labor, education, health, trafficking, and gender-based violence. The

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CfA: BIRN Summer School of Investigative Reporting for Eastern Europe Journalists in Croatia (Deadline: 5 July)

Target group: Journalists from Southeast, Eastern, and Central Europe Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Short Description: The BIRN Summer School of Investigative Reporting offers intensive training for 30 journalists from Southeast, Eastern, and Central Europe.

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CfA: Cohesion Policy Training for Journalism Students and Young Journalists in Europe (Deadline: 8 July)

Target group: Aspiring Journalists in Europe Countries: EU Member States, Neighbouring, and Accession Countries. Short Description: The Commission launches the application period for the 8th edition of Youth4Regions, targeting aspiring journalists. Successful applicants will undergo a week-long training in Brussels, including sessions, mentorship, press room work, and visits to EU institutions. Applications are open in

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CfA: Trag’s Foundation 3rd Call – Young Researchers Program (Deadline: 10 July)

Target group: Young researchers and academic citizens up to 30 years from Serbia Countries: Serbia Short Description: The Trag Foundation’s “Polet Movement” program invites young researchers to participate in a nine-month educational and research initiative, designed to foster involvement in decision-making processes and public advocacy. In partnership with the Centre for Social Policy and KoRSE,

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CfA: Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) (Deadline: 12 July)

Target group: Human rights activists worldwide, working at the grassroots level with NGOs. Countries: Applicants from all regions of the world, except high-income countries unless they represent marginalized communities. Short Description: The HRAP is designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of human rights activists. It focuses on various issues including sexual and gender-based

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CfA: ReSPA Third Western Balkans Public Administration Awards (Deadline: 15 July)

Target group: Public sector institutions in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Public Administration Awards in the Western Balkans, organized by ReSPA and SIGMA, seeks to recognize initiatives improving public service delivery and governance. These awards highlight projects fostering good governance, citizen engagement, and innovation

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CfA: The BeeEffect Programme (Deadline: 23 June)

Target group: Young professionals from the wider Western Balkans region. Countries: Western Balkans region (WB6) plus Croatia, Romania, Greece, and Turkey. Short Description: The beeEffect Programme is a fully funded opportunity for young professionals passionate about making a difference in their communities. Participants will join a diverse group from the Western Balkans and neighboring countries

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CfA: BIRN’s Regional Camp on Legally Safe Reporting and Crisis Reporting (Deadline: 24 June)

Target group: Journalists, final-year journalism students, recent graduates, and young professional journalists from Western Balkans. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia. Short Description: The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is inviting applications for a three-day Regional Camp on Legally Safe Reporting and Crisis Reporting. This training aims to equip journalists with

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CfA: Cohesion Policy Training for Journalism Students and Young Journalists in Europe (Deadline: 8 July)

Target group: Aspiring Journalists in Europe Countries: EU Member States, Neighbouring, and Accession Countries. Short Description: The Commission launches the application period for the 8th edition of Youth4Regions, targeting aspiring journalists. Successful applicants will undergo a week-long training in Brussels, including sessions, mentorship, press room work, and visits to EU institutions. Applications are open in

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CfA: Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) (Deadline: 12 July)

Target group: Human rights activists worldwide, working at the grassroots level with NGOs. Countries: Applicants from all regions of the world, except high-income countries unless they represent marginalized communities. Short Description: The HRAP is designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of human rights activists. It focuses on various issues including sexual and gender-based

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