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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Regional Youth Leadership Mobility Programme (RYLMP) 2022/23 (Deadline: 22 December)

Target group: 21-30 years old representatives from academia and CSOs, young professionals, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short description: RYLMP specifically targets youth interested in active participation in solving youth-related challenges and creating new solutions through data-driven advocacy. This includes recently graduated students, MA or Ph.D. students, and youth activists. Link

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CfA: Call for Nominations for Democracy Award 2022 (Deadline: 20 January 2023)

Target group: non-governmental organizations, unregistered initiatives as well as individuals who have contributed to the democratization of Kosovar society through their work and dedication. Countries: Kosovo Short description: Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) is a KCSF program that supports civil society initiatives through grants, annual democracy awards, and capacity building with the overall aim

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CfA: Jacobs Foundation 2023 Research Fellowship Program (Deadline: 23 January)

Target group: early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children Countries: International Short description: The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The

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CfA: Human Rights Advocates Program – Columbia University (Deadline: 17 January)

Target group: human rights activists working with CSOs Countries: International Short description: The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, disability rights, and corporate social accountability. Link to more information

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CfA: “Civil Society and Private Sector Cooperation: Regional Practices within the Global Trends and Threats” (Happening: 17 November)

Target group: CSO representatives, private sector representatives, lawmakers, donors Countries: International Short description: During an online event organized by BCSDN, the Albanian Center for Economic Research, European Policy Institute – Skopje (North Macedonia), and Trag Foundation (Serbia) – will present their research findings, methodologies, and recommendations on enhancing CSO-Private Sector cooperation towards promoting civic space.

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CfA: Marshall Memorial Fellowship (Deadline: 30 November)

Target group: Researchers, scholars, academics Countries: International Short description: The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is GMF’s flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. Link to more information (GMF)

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CfA: Online Programme on Environmental Communication (Deadline: 18 December)

Target group: Participants from diverse academic levels and backgrounds, such as students, educators, scientists, journalists, communication practitioners, CSOs and businesses representatives, and public officials Countries: N/A Short description: The curriculum spans different areas: environmental discourse and representations of nature in popular culture, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), risk communication, media, and environmental journalism, social

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CfA: Human Rights Advocates Program – Columbia University (Deadline: 17 January 2023)

Target group: Human rights activists working with CSOs Countries: International Short description: The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, disability rights, and corporate social accountability. Link to more information

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CfA: Webinar “Reporting on the implementation of EU grant contracts” (Deadline: 1 November)

Target group: CSO representatives Countries: Western Balkans and Tukey Short description: The webinar will provide guidance for organizations preparing narrative and financial reports for EU grants. It will present a list of common mistakes and key challenges in the preparation of good-quality reports and finalizing the reporting process. The webinar will include a number of

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CfA: Marshall Memorial Fellowship (Deadline: 30 November)

Target group: Researchers, scholars, academics Countries: International Short description: The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is GMF’s flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. Link to more information (GMF)

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