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CfA: Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe 2026 (Deadline: 3 April)

Short Description: The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe is an intensive peer-led learning and exchange programme for philanthropy professionals from China and Europe, focusing on resilience and commitment in philanthropy. Target Group: Philanthropy professionals from operating and grantmaking foundations across China and Europe, at different roles and experience levels. Countries: China and European countries. Location: Shanghai,

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CfA: EESC Civil Society Week 2026 (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: The EESC invites CSOs, EU policymakers, journalists, youth representatives, and grassroots activists to Civil Society Week 2026, a four-day event dedicated to strengthening people-centred democracy, resilience, inclusion, and civic engagement across Europe. Target Group: CSOs, grassroots activists, youth representatives, EU policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders working on democracy, civic space, and social inclusion. Countries:

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CfA: Democracy in the Neighbourhood and EU Enlargement – Horizon Europe Research Insights (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: An online webinar presenting evidence‑based insights from multiple Horizon Europe research projects on democratic governance, structural constraints and policy challenges related to EU enlargement and neighbourhood policy. It offers participants the chance to engage with researchers, policymakers and civil society actors on how empirical findings can inform EU policy debates. Target Group: Researchers,

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CfA: Digital Security Fellowship – SHARE Foundation (Deadline: 1 March)

Short Description: SHARE Foundation invites applications for the Digital Security Fellowship, a regional research-oriented and capacity-building programme that provides training, mentorship, and collaborative learning to explore technological, legal, political, and social challenges in digital security. Target Group: Journalists, civil society actors, human rights defenders, legal and policy experts, researchers, tech professionals, and other individuals working

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CfA: re:constitution Fellowships 2026/27 (Deadline: 5 March)

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,

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CfA: European Forum of Young Leaders 2026 (Deadline: 15 February)

Short Description: The SALTO Resource Centre, in cooperation with the Polish National Agency of Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, invites youth workers and leaders to a four-day forum dedicated to promoting youth participation, active citizenship, and European values. Target Group: Youth workers, youth leaders, youth project managers, youth policy makers Countries: Eastern Partnership countries,

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CfA: Sakharov Fellowship Programme 2026 (Deadline: 15 February)

Short Description: The European Parliament invites applications for the 2026 Sakharov Fellowship Programme, offering up to 14 human rights defenders from non-EU countries the opportunity to participate in a two-week intensive training programme focused on advocacy, security, resilience, and engagement with EU human rights mechanisms. Target Group: Human rights defenders from non-EU countries with a

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CfA: Peer-to-Peer Exchanges on Safeguarding Cultural Heritage and Revitalisation of Local Cultural Spaces (Deadline: 16 February)

Short Description: UNESCO invites CSOs, cultural institutions, and local stakeholders to participate in peer-to-peer exchanges focused on safeguarding cultural heritage and revitalising local cultural spaces in the Western Balkans. Target Group: Public institutions (e.g. museums, heritage institutes, universities, local governments) and CSOs legally established in the Western Balkans IPA Beneficiaries before 1 January 2024. Countries:

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CfA: North Macedonia: “Nikola Mladenov 2025” Journalism Awards (Deadline: 17 February)

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

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CfA: ALF Knowledge for Action (K4A) Programme – Intercultural Dialogue in the Euro-Med Region (Deadline: 23 February)

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.

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CfA: re:constitution Fellowships 2026/27 (Deadline: 5 March)

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,

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CfA: Matra Rule of Law Training Programme 2026 (Deadline: Varies by course)

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

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