News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Short Description: The Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) announces the 25th edition of the Nikola Mladenov Awards, recognising the best investigative journalism stories of the year published in 2025. The awards celebrate professional and ethical journalism that uncovers issues of public interest, including organised crime, corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations, and encourages
Read more →Short Description: The Anna Lindh Foundation invites academics, think tanks, and specialised centres to produce evidence-based, policy-oriented research addressing intercultural dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region. The ALF Knowledge for Action call covers Euro‑Mediterranean topics in areas such as education, green and digital transitions, culture and tourism, innovation, civil society engagement, migration, disaster resilience, and peacebuilding.
Read more →Short Description: The re:constitution Fellowship Programme offers 15 Fellowships to early- and mid-career scholars and practitioners to research, collaborate, and publish on issues related to democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Target Group: Early- to mid-career scholars and practitioners working on democracy and the rule of law, including academics, legal professionals, public officials,
Read more →Short Description: The Netherlands Helsinki Committee, Leiden Law School, and The Hague Academy for Local Governance, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, invite government officials, policy advisors, and judiciary members to participate in hybrid training courses aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and promoting best practices in the rule of law. Participants
Read more →Short Description: The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB), in partnership with the Austrian Parliament, invites applications for fellowships designed for civil servants from the WB6 national parliaments. The programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from Austrian parliamentary operations, observe administrative practices, and apply best practices in administrative reform to strengthen regional and European
Read more →Short Description: As part of the UN project “Women Lead the Way Towards Peace and Security in BiH,” UNFPA BiH invites civil society organisations to apply for funding to establish or further develop social enterprises that strengthen financial sustainability and support women affected by conflict. Target Group: Legally registered women-led CSOs or associations in BiH
Read more →Short Description: The Youth Center for Dialogue and Peace (YCDP) invites young people to apply for the second cohort of the Youth Human Rights Hub, a learning and advocacy programme designed to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks to advance human rights and social justice at local, national, and global levels. Target
Read more →Short Description: The Forum for Educational Change (FECH), with support from the Open Society Foundation – Western Balkans, invites young people to participate in a four-day experimental policy lab in Veles, North Macedonia. CreActive Lab combines hands-on training and collaborative mentorship to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and creative public interventions on issues affecting students and
Read more →Short Description: BIRN, in partnership with Arena for Journalism in Europe and with the support of ERSTE Foundation, invites journalists to apply for a grant to attend Dataharvest 2026, Europe’s leading conference on investigative, data, and collaborative journalism. Target Group: Professional journalists, with a focus on freelance journalists and those working in small or independent
Read more →Short Description: PeaceNexus invites civil society organisations in the Western Balkans to apply for tailored accompaniment support aimed at strengthening organisations internally and enhancing their contribution to social cohesion, interethnic trust, reconciliation, and responsible dealing with the past. Target Group: CSOs, foundations, networks, and intergovernmental or multilateral organisations that: Work on or contribute to social
Read more →Short Description: The project Technical Support for Improving the Enabling Environment for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia organises a thematic consultation bringing together key national stakeholders to discuss current practices, challenges, and legal solutions related to state funding for CSOs. Target Group: CSOs, relevant public institutions, representatives of the Working Group
Read more →Short Description: The Council of Europe invites civil society actors, government representatives, and international organisations to a two-day international conference dedicated to strengthening civic space and advancing democratic renewal across Europe. Target Group: CSOs, representatives of Council of Europe member states, international organisations, experts, and other stakeholders working on civic space, democracy, and rights-based advocacy.
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