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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Data Journalism Skills, Tools, and Trends workshop (Happening: 20 April, 2023)

Target group: Journalists, media professionals, data enthusiasts Countries: Global Short description: The International Journalism Festival is offering a panel discussion on “Data Journalism: Skills, Tools, and Trends” for journalists, media professionals, and data enthusiasts. The session will cover the evolution of data journalism and explore new tools, technologies, and trends in data journalism. The speakers

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CfA: European Civic Academy 2023 (Deadline: May 1, 2023)

Target group: European civil society organizations, activists, and changemakers Countries: Europe Short description: The European Civic Academy is a learning and networking program that brings together activists, organizers, and changemakers from across Europe to strengthen civil society and promote social change. The program offers a series of workshops, seminars, and training sessions on topics such

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CfA: Philanthropy & Education Forum 2023 (Deadline: 1 October 2023)

Target group: Philanthropy and education professionals Countries: International Short description: The Philanthropy & Education Forum 2023 is a global platform for philanthropy and education professionals to come together, share their expertise, and discuss innovative ways to address challenges in the field. The forum will include keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and workshops on various topics related

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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: Vital Voices VVEngage Program (Deadline: 26 March)

Target group: Women leaders who are actively engaged in politics, civil society, or advocacy work and are looking to advance their leadership skills. Countries: Global Short description: The Vital Voices VVEngage Program is a year-long virtual leadership development program that aims to empower women leaders around the world to advance their leadership skills, strengthen their

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CfA: NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2023 (Deadline: 31 March 2023)

Target group: Emerging leaders and professionals from around the world who are interested in the field of social impact and development. Countries: Global Short description: The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2023 is a fully-funded, six-month virtual fellowship that aims to equip emerging leaders and professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to

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CfA: 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award (Deadline: 8 April 2023)

Target group: Individuals, groups, and organizations who have made extraordinary contributions to the protection and assistance of refugees, displaced or stateless people. Countries: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is open to nominees from all countries. Short description: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is an annual international award that recognizes extraordinary individuals, groups, and organizations who

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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: (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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