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CfA: Sixth Generation of the School of Gender Equality in Montenegro (Deadline: 6 March)

Target group: Montenegrin students, future young representatives in executive and legislative authorities, young leaders of political parties, and young civil society members in Montenegro. Countries: Montenegro Short Description: CEDEM’s School of Gender Equality, part of the “Women and Men – Partners in Equality” project, invites Montenegrin students, young political leaders, and civil society members to

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CfA: Third School of Transitional Justice in BiH (Deadline: 15 March)

Target group: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students in law and related disciplines under the age of 30. Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Description: The Third School of Transitional Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by the Association “PRAVNIK” and UNDP, supported by the European Union, empowers young leaders in law and related disciplines. This program

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CfA: Seventh training Introduction to Peacebuilding: Мир – Paqe – Peace 2024 (Deadline: 18 March)

Target group: Individuals residing in North Macedonia, Kosovo, or Serbia, aged 21 and above. Countries: North Macedonia, Kosovo or Serbia Short Description: The program aims to equip participants with skills to recognize and address political and social challenges in their communities actively. It encourages self-reflection, critical questioning, and the exchange of experiences, fostering a collective

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CfA: BIRN Voices Fellowship 2024 for Journalists in Eastern Europe (Deadline: 25 March)

Target group: Journalists from Central and South-Eastern Europe as well as the central European countries of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Countries: Central and South-Eastern Europe, and European countries of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Short Description: BIRN is inviting applications for its annual Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence under the theme

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CfA: Regional School for Political Development (Deadline: 18 February)

Target group: Young leaders from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Countries: Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The program supports youth in shaping public policy, focusing on the Green Agenda. Thirty selected participants, aged 18-30, will gain knowledge, skills, and a network to advocate for green policies. The school emphasizes diversity and aims to

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CfA: Training Course on Project Management for International Youth Organisations (Deadline: 20 February)

Target group: Volunteer or paid project officers, project managers, or similar roles in international youth organizations or networks with Council of Europe grants or intending to apply in the future. Countries: Country signatory of the European Cultural Convention Short Description: The course aims to enhance project management skills for individuals working in international youth organizations.

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CfA: Second PINA Young Journalists Programme (Deadline: 25 February)

Target group: Young journalists Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: PINA Youth Journalists Programme seeks young journalists interested in media and journalism, focusing on good governance. Supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, the program offers informal education, mentoring, and paid practical work, emphasizing high ethical standards. Duration: N/A Link to more information (PINA)

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CfP: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament (Deadline: 29 February)

Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of the National Parliaments in the WB6 Countries: WB6 Short Description: To contribute to EU integration-driven reforms in the Western Balkans Parliament’s administrations. The program seeks to achieve this by building the capacities of individuals working as agents of change in the public sector. These align with

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CfA: Regional Youth Partnerships Network Members (Deadline: 29 February)

Target group: Young professionals (ages 19-32) Countries: BiH, Kosovo, and Serbia. Short Description: The program aims to develop the next generation of leaders through activities like network meetings, collaborative projects, research initiatives, and conferences. It fosters connections among individuals working in politics, media, arts, academia, entrepreneurship, and sports. Duration: 15 months Link to more information

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CfA: Training Programme for Young Civil Servants of the Western Balkans (Deadline: 1 March)

Target group: Young civil servants from the WB6, specifically those representing ministries involved in foreign and EU affairs or regional cooperation. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The program aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of EU affairs, focusing on the enlargement process, soft skills, and negotiation techniques. The program features interactive lectures, workshops, a simulation game,

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CfA: ToR for External Support to Develop the MEL Framework for BCSDN’s Advocacy Strategy (Deadline: 8 February)

Target group: Expert with experience on NGOs and/or/ networks, coalitions, alliances, and consortia of CSOs Countries: International Short Description: The assignment involves reviewing the existing BCSDN Advocacy Strategy, proposing improvements, developing an Advocacy Monitoring Tool for systematic progress tracking, and supporting BCSDN in its implementation. The tool will document advocacy work, assess achieved outcomes, guide

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