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CfA: 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: Regional Summer Camp “Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE 2024” (Deadline: 3 June)

Target group: Young individuals aged 16 to 22 from the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans (North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia). Short Description: The Regional Summer Camp aims to bring together young people from the Western Balkans to meet, learn, and create a safe space for new ideas and initiatives. This year,

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CfA: EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024 (Deadline: 13 June)

Target group: Journalists from the Western Balkans and Türkiye Countries: Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and Türkiye Short Description: The EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024, organized as part of the “Strengthening Quality Journalism in Western Balkans and Türkiye II” project, invites journalists from the Western Balkans and Türkiye

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CfA: Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships (Deadline: 15 June)

Target group: Western Balkans and V4 doctoral students or fellows that hold a doctoral degree (regardless of their current affiliation). Countries: Western Balkans and V4 countries Short Description: The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships allow WB6 citizens to apply for short-term fellowships at V4 research institutions (in Czechia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovakia). Reciprocally, V4 applicants can apply

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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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CfA: 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: 2024 Digital Rights Summer School, Perast, Montenegro (Deadline: 15 May)

Target group: Enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe Countries: Montenegro Short Description: Designed for individuals passionate about digital rights in Southeast Europe, the program features lectures, workshops, and discussions led by regional and international experts. Topics include digital markets, online content regulation, AI-enabled surveillance, and strategies for advocacy. Duration: 25-31 August, 2024 Link to more information

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CfA: Transparency School 2024 (Deadline: 15 May)

Target group: Leaders that come from public, private, NGO, and academic sectors and offer the participants unique perspectives on how to address corruption and promote transparency. Countries: Worldwide Short Description: Transparency International School on Integrity is an annual state-of-the-art anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders. The school exposes its participants to the latest developments

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CfA: 2024 Resilience Fellowship (Deadline: 25 May)

Target Group: Civil society actors supporting communities in conflict-affected fragile contexts. Countries: Global, with a focus on regions experiencing conflict and fragility. Short Description: The Resilience Fellowship, part of the GI-TOC’s Resilience Fund, offers grants and support to individuals and organizations working to counter the impacts of criminal governance and violence. The 2024 Fellowship aims

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CfA: EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024 (Deadline: 13 June)

Target group: Journalists from the Western Balkans and Türkiye Countries: Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and Türkiye Short Description: The EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024, organized as part of the “Strengthening Quality Journalism in Western Balkans and Türkiye II” project, invites journalists from the Western Balkans and Türkiye

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CfA: Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships (Deadline: 15 June)

Target group: Western Balkans and V4 doctoral students or fellows that hold a doctoral degree (regardless of their current affiliation). Countries: Western Balkans and V4 countries Short Description: The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships allow WB6 citizens to apply for short-term fellowships at V4 research institutions (in Czechia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovakia). Reciprocally, V4 applicants can apply

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