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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthening the accountability

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CfA: POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023 (Deadline: 4 June)

Target group: Final-year undergraduate high school students, students, young professionals, and activists from the age of 18 to 25 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Serbia and North Macedonia Countries: Western Balkans Short description: POLITEIA is one of the leading non-formal educative programs with great choice of lecturers, interactive methodology as well as choosing qualified participants. POLITEIA

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CfA: Digital Rights Summer School (Deadline: 5 June)

Target group: Enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe, passionate about digital rights and eager to learn more about the latest developments in this field. Countries: Western Balkans Short description: Participants will explore the impact of emerging technologies on human rights with the help of expert lecturers. They will have an opportunity to delve deeper into the issues and

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CfA: CIVICUS Youth Members Group (Deadline: N/A )

Target group: CIVICUS Youth Members Group Countries: Global Short description: The “CIVICUS Youth Members Group” is an online group for the CIVICUS Youth members to establish direct contact with each other, exchange knowledge on resourcing their work and conquering challenges, collaborate and stand in solidarity locally and globally through a safe digital platform. Link to more information (Civicus)

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CfA: Peace Nexus 2023 Call for Applications for the Western Balkans (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Western Balkans professionals, change-makers in their community who have the ambition to contribute to social cohesion, as well as are ready to lead on and invest time in an internal strengthening process. Countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Short description: Through the organisational development support, Peace Nexus wishes to

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on CSO accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit

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CfA: (North Macedonia) Journalism for New Generation Media Training Program (Deadline: May 22)

Target group: Journalists and media professionals in North Macedonia Countries: North Macedonia Short description: The “Journalism for New Generation” program is offering media training to journalists and media professionals in North Macedonia. The program aims to support the development of a strong and independent media sector by providing participants with the skills needed to produce

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CfA: (Kosovo) Call for Training for Journalists (Deadline:30 May)

Target group: Kosovo journalists Countries: Kosovo Short description: The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is offering a digital rights training program for journalists in Kosovo. The training aims to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to report on digital rights issues in Kosovo, including online privacy, data protection, and digital security. The program

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CfA: Calls Open for EU Investigative Journalism Award 2023 (Deadline: 30 June)

Target group: Investigative journalists Countries: Western Balkans and Türkiye Short description: The European Union Investigative Journalism Award is open for entries from professional and freelance investigative journalists from the Western Balkans and Turkey. The award aims to recognize and promote investigative journalism in the region, with a focus on stories that contribute to transparency and

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CfA: Public Consultation on Evaluation of the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 (Deadline: 2 August)

Target group: Individuals, organizations, and associations interested in the EU Youth Strategy Countries: EU Member States Short description: The European Commission is conducting a public consultation on the interim evaluation of the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027, which aims to support and empower young people in Europe. The consultation seeks feedback on the implementation of the

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to

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CfA: Google Impact Challenge – Tech for Social Good (Deadline: 20 May)

Target group: CSOs, social enterprises, and for-profit organizations with a social impact that are using technology to address social and environmental challenges. Countries: International (please see the full call for details) Short description: The Google.org Impact Challenge – Tech for Social Good is a competition that recognizes and supports innovative organizations that are using technology

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