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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Balkan SAYS 2026: Youth Security Conference (Deadline: 10 July)

Short Description: Balkan SAYS 2026 is an international youth security conference bringing together students, young professionals, policymakers, and experts to discuss contemporary security, foreign policy, and Euro-Atlantic challenges through panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Target Group: Students and young professionals aged 20–35 with a background or strong interest in international relations, security and defence,

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CfA: Matra Rule of Law Training Programme 2026–2027 (Deadline: Multiple)

Short Description: The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is a fully funded professional development programme offering hybrid training courses on democratic institutions, human rights, public integrity, public procurement, administration of justice, border management, and public service delivery. Participants will gain practical knowledge, exchange experiences with peers from the region, and become part of an

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CfA: CoE Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy 2026 Hackathon (Deadline: 5 June)

Short Description: CoE has launched applications for the 2026 Democracy Hackathon, bringing together tech developers, designers, and democracy experts to develop innovative solutions against online hate speech and strengthen democratic resilience. The hackathon offers selected teams mentorship, implementation support, and the opportunity to compete for a €50,000 Microsoft grant. Target Group: Tech developers, designers, democracy

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CfA: Culture for Democracy Job Shadowing 2026 (Deadline: 15 June)

Short Description: Within the Hartefakt project “Culture for Democracy” (CfD), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, applications are open for grants supporting job shadowing, internships, and on-the-job training in the fields of culture and arts. The programme aims to strengthen the capacities of cultural professionals and organisations in Serbia through peer learning,

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CfA: Carol Bellamy Leadership Award 2026 in North Macedonia (Deadline: 12 June)

Short Description: MCIC has launched the 2026 Carol Bellamy Leadership Award, supporting women and women-led organisations working at the intersection of women’s empowerment and prevention of violent extremism (P/CVE). Established by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), the award provides financial support for local initiatives focused on leadership development, strengthening women-led organisations, and supporting

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CfA: Western Balkans Fund Regional Academy (Deadline: 25 June)

Short Description: Western Balkans Fund and Open Society Foundation Western Balkans have launched the first edition of the Regional Academy on Dialogue and Culture of Cooperation, a new initiative bringing together junior professionals and emerging leaders from across the Western Balkans. The programme aims to strengthen regional cooperation, democratic values, intercultural dialogue, and peacebuilding through

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CfA: Heinrich Böll Foundation Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 (Deadline: Rolling Applications)

Short Description: Heinrich Böll Foundation has launched the Global Majority AI Fellowship 2026 to support stronger participation of Global South civil society experts in international AI governance discussions. The fellowship will support participation in the first United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, taking place in Geneva in July 2026, focusing on issues such as

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CfA: InvigoratEU Contest: What Future for the European Continent? (Deadline: 24 July)

Short Description: Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) has launched the InvigoratEU public contest “What Future for the European Continent?”, inviting citizens, students, and young professionals to share creative perspectives on Europe’s future and EU enlargement. Participants can submit essays, poetry, or audiovisual works exploring topics such as European security, competitiveness, resilience, and the benefits

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CfA: Transparency School 2026 (Deadline: 1 June) 

Short Description: Transparency International School on Integrity is an intensive anti-corruption and accountability training programme bringing together future leaders from public, private, non-governmental, and academic sectors. The programme focuses on transparency, integrity, anti-corruption, and democratic governance through expert sessions, peer learning, and practical training. Target Group: Senior students, graduates, and young professionals. Countries: Open internationally Location: Vilnius, Lithuania and online Duration: 13–17 July 2026 Deadline: 1 June 2026 Link to more information (Transparency

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CfA: Working Safe: Safety, Dignity and Equality for LGBTQI+ Workers (Happening: 18 May) 

Short Description: Presentation and discussion event focused on LGBTQI+ workplace rights in North Macedonia, including the launch of the policy paper Safety Is Political: Advancing LGBTQI+ Workplace Rights in North Macedonia. The event will bring together institutions, trade unions, businesses, international partners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to discuss safety, equality, dignity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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CfA: Training of Trainers (ToT) on AI Literacy in Adult Education (Deadline: 3 June) 

Short Description: The Metamorphosis Foundation project “Initiating Adult Learning Programmes for Artificial Intelligence” aims to strengthen the capacities of adult educators, trainers, and education practitioners to integrate AI literacy into adult learning programmes. The training will focus on both professional and everyday applications of AI, including productivity, employability, ethical use, risks, benefits, and digital citizenship competencies. Selected participants will take part

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CfA: THE:PLACE 2E1R – Call for Participants (Deadline: 5 June) 

Short Description: THE:PLACE is a collaborative exchange and capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening cooperation between CSOs in Türkiye, the EU, and enlargement countries through participatory approaches, local democracy, and civic engagement. The programme focuses on enhancing CSO capacities for collaboration with local authorities, peer learning, project development, and international networking, with particular interest in initiatives related to climate adaptation, digitalisation, and citizen participation. Selected organisations will participate in networking,

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