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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 Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthen

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CfA: (Albania) Call for Contributions for “Civil Society Facility and Media Programme”  (Deadline: 17 February)

Target group: CSOs operating in Albania Countries: Albania Short description: The EU Delegation to Albania is seeking CSOs’ input to prepare the upcoming “Civil Society Facility and Media Programme” for 2024-2025. CSOs who wish to share their thoughts and suggestions on priority sectors, budget and duration for impactful projects, financial support to third parties, and

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CfA: Policy Debate – Protect Civil Society, Defend Democracy (Happening: 22 March)

Target group: CSO representatives, state institutions representatives, policymakers, decision makers Countries: International / Europe Short description: In light of the above, the European Civic Forum (ECF), Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS will host a policy dialogue involving key EU policy and decisionmakers, regional and national civil society organisations to an event titled “Protect Civil Society,

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CfA: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize (Deadline: 30 April)

Target group: Civil activists with outstanding achievements Countries: International Short description: The Prize aims to reward outstanding civil society action in defending human rights in Europe and beyond. Candidates should have made a real difference to the human rights situation of a given group, been instrumental in uncovering large-scale systemic violations or have successfully mobilized

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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 Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthen

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CfA: Backlash on Gender Equality: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia (Happening: 10 February) 

Target group: CSO representatives and individuals working/interested in gender equality and gender policies Countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia Short description: Serbia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia form the heart of the Balkans, geographically and historically. All three share the status of the post socialist countries and in all of them, Orthodox Christianity defines what it means

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CfA: Research Forum Workshop (Happening: 3 March)

Target group: Individuals working/interested in Research and Innovation or Research and Innovation Funding Countries: International/ Europe Short description: Philea’s Research Forum is organizing a workshop exploring several approaches to research funding by foundations, be it for the selection of project proposals or for non-competitive funding. Hosted by the Foundation for Polish Science, the meeting will

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CfA: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize (Deadline: 30 April)

Target group: Civil activists with outstanding achievements Countries: International Short description: The Prize aims to reward outstanding civil society action in defending human rights in Europe and beyond. Candidates should have made a real difference to the human rights situation of a given group, been instrumental in uncovering large-scale systemic violations or have successfully mobilized

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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: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. This community`s cooperation

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