News and updates from BCSDN and the region
During the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, civil society played an essential role in the overall democratic resilience, managing the ongoing challenges at the European, national, regional and local levels. All citizens must be involved in the reconstruction process and the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe, ensuring that no one is left behind towards
Read more →HREYN is looking for youth workers, trainers, and activists to be a part of the 2021 Study Session “AHRE – Advocating for Human Rights Education,” to be held at the EYCB – European Youth Centre Budapest from 26 April until 1 May 2021. The aim of the study session is to mainstream HRE as a
Read more →The Young Leaders Access Program welcomes young people (18 to 26 years) to become leaders of change in their communities through leadership development, global citizenship, self-awareness, and vision planning. Considering the ongoing circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will be organized entirely virtual through e-modules, Zoom discussions, and online one-on-one learning sessions. The
Read more →National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania opens applications for the “NPO Academy 2021”, a program for skills development and professional development of NPO leaders and managers. NPO Academy is a consolidated program that enhances NPO executives’ and managers’ capacities concerning organizational development and management, financial sustainability, advocacy for common interest issues, strengthening inter-sector
Read more →Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, through the Embassy of Japan in Tirana, WBF welcomes independent researchers, Think Tanks, academia, civil society networks, and advocacy platforms from Western Balkans the call for research papers. The call aims to comprehend better the impact of COVID-19 on the activities and functioning of CSOs in
Read more →The Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme is one of the world’s leading schemes for practicing, mid-career journalists to explore journalism in-depth. The programme accepts around 30 Journalist Fellows around the globe each year. Through personal research, seminars, networking events, and discussions with peers, the participants will further their knowledge of journalism, the news industry, and
Read more →Journalists from Central and Southeastern Europe are invited to apply for BIRN’s Digital Rights Programme for Journalists to explore the effects of digitalisation processes and gain a deeper understanding of digital rights challenges. The comprehensive, 10-month programme aims to cover under-reported topics associated with the digital ecosystem’s health and digital rights violations in Central and
Read more →Young professionals from the Western Balkans are welcomed to apply on the youth exchange “Western Balkans meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future”, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). The youth exchange, organized under the MIRAI Program, aims to increase participants’ understanding of Japan and
Read more →The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, published a call for nominations for the 2021 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize, created in 2013, aims to reward outstanding civil society for defending human rights in Europe and beyond. Candidates should
Read more →The Globsec programme intends to support the Western Balkans’ democratisation and reconciliation process by engaging young professionals and journalists from the region. The programme will hold activities to train young leaders in democracy promotion, media literacy, negotiation, and policy-making. The aim is to establish a network of young Western Balkan ambassadors who will continue to
Read more →The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme intends to strengthen institutional capacity in the rule of law within government organizations in Albania, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Seven training programmes are organized per year, each offering the participants best practices of the rule of law topics. Through interactive
Read more →Youth activists based in the global south are invited to apply on the Youth Action Lab, a one-year co-creation lab for grassroots that works to support youth movements to become more resilient and sustainable in their efforts of a more equitable world. The Lab is an innovative, safe, active, inclusive, collective, representative, and connected space,
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