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CfA: Arts and Culture Funders Forum (Deadline: 17-18 April)

Target group: European foundations actively supporting the social, green, and digital transitions, as well as art and cultural funders seeking collaboration and innovation. Countries: European countries Short Description: The “European Philanthropy for a Just Triple Transition” event gathers European foundations and funders to discuss support for social, green, and digital transitions. It fosters collaboration and

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CfA: Special Rapporteur’s Country Visit to BiH – Call for Inputs (Deadline: 15 April)

Target group: Civil society actors, government officials, journalists, lawyers, bar associations, trade unions, and relevant stakeholders. Countries: BiH Short Description: Invitation for inputs regarding the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association for the Special Rapporteur’s visit. Topics include challenges, good practices, and emerging issues. Duration: Inputs accepted until April 15, 2024, with the

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CfA: Regional Open Data Challenge 2024 (Deadline: 3 May)

Target group: Innovators, developers, and individuals interested in utilizing open data for innovative solutions. Countries: ReSPA Members – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The Regional Open Data Challenge 2024 (RODC 2024) is a collaborative initiative between ReSPA and UNDP Serbia aimed at promoting the innovative reuse of open data.

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CfA: WISEs4Youth Project Conference (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Potential young social entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The WISEs4Youth conference explores EU support policies for youth social entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans, featuring outcomes, tools, and policy recommendations, along with young participants’ experiences. Open to the public, it blends in-person and Zoom attendance, highlighting regional initiatives and

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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 (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Countries: Central and South-Eastern Europe Short Description: BIRN is inviting applications for its annual Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence under the theme “Voices.” Successful applicants will receive a 3,000 EUR bursary, collaborate with world-class editors,

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CfA: re:constitution Fellowships 2024/2025 (Deadline: 3 April)

Target group: Early-career scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, political sciences, social sciences, philosophy, and related disciplines, focusing on issues related to democracy and/or the rule of law in Europe. Countries: Residents of the European Union, non-EU EEA countries, EU candidate countries, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom Short Description: The re:constitution programme aims

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CfA: Competition for Investigative Stories on Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law in North Macedonia (Deadline: 15 March/15 April)

Target group: CSOs engaged in investigative journalism, journalists, researchers Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: Transparency International – Macedonia invites CSOs, journalists, and researchers to develop investigative stories on anti-corruption and rule of law topics. The competition, funded by the EU and Switzerland, seeks proposals related to the National Integrity System analysis. Duration: Competition open until

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CfA: Arts and Culture Funders Forum (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: European foundations actively supporting the social, green, and digital transitions, as well as art and cultural funders seeking collaboration and innovation. Countries: European countries Short Description: The “European Philanthropy for a Just Triple Transition” event gathers European foundations and funders to discuss support for social, green, and digital transitions. It fosters collaboration and

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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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