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CfP: Support of Civil Society Initiatives to Prevent/Counter Violent Extremism in Central Asia, Western Balkans and MENA Region (Deadline: 30.08. 2018)

STRIVE-Global is a programme funded by the EU under the Instrument Contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP). The action responds to the ongoing threat of global terrorism and the need for effective responses that ameliorate, rather than exacerbate, the threat. Focused on prevention, the overall objective of the programme is to build the capacity of

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CfP: Research to Explore Vulnerability to Radicalization leading to Violent Extremism in Central Asia and Western Balkans Regions (Deadline: 30.08.2018)

The specific objective of this call for proposals is: to support research initiatives aiming to explore vulnerability to radicalization leading to violent extremism with a view to a) Rooting and understanding the radicalization and appeal of terrorism. b) Analysing pathways of radicalization leading to violent extremism including motivations and aspirations. c) Guiding actions to prevent

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CfA: Spindle Awards 2018 for Contributions into Development, Humanitarian Aid or Inclusivity (Deadline 31.07.2018)

The Spindle Awards 2018 that accelerate innovative initiatives in the field of humanitarian and development work this year will honor awards in four categories: Best Innovation for Development, Best Humanitarian Innovation, the NOW-Us! (NOthing about us, Without Us) Award and The Summer Labs / Best Idea for Development. The best participants of each category will

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CfP: Internet Freedom Fund (Deadline: 01.09.2018)

The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including journalists, human rights defenders,

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CfP: US Embassy Slovenia NGO Small Grants Program (Deadline: 06.08.2018)

The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia is seeking applications for its NGO Small Grants program to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen the civil society sector and address societal concerns. Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and foreign policy issues, economic and civic development,

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CfP: US Embassy Macedonia Democracy Commission Grants Program (Deadline: 01.11.2018)

The US Embassy Democracy Commission Grants Program will award grants of maximum USD 24.000 to Macedonian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia. The Commission is most interested in projects relating to: Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice;

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CfP: FIQ/INDEP Fostering Sustainable Organisational Development for CSOs in Kosovo (Deadline: 29.06.2018)

The Specific Objective of this call is to enhance the active and sustainable involvement of local CSOs in policy making at all levels of governance in selected priority areas of intervention through offering direct financial and technical assistance. Priority areas are: Democracy and Good Governance; Education, Employment and Social Policies; Youth and Volunteering; Rule of

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CfP: OTF Internet Freedom Fund (Deadline: 01.07.2018)

Through the Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund strives to uphold and increase capacity for individuals, organizations, and companies who support technology-centered efforts that aim to strengthen internet freedom and promote human rights by circumventing repressive censorship and surveillance, improving related digital security capabilities, and contributing to the overall health of the internet. Candidates can

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CfP: Resource Centre for CSOs in Serbia (Deadline: 17.07.2018)

The specific objectives of this call are to further strengthen the capacity of CSOs in Serbia and enhance their long-term strategic development via a national resource centre. The priorities are: to develop organisational capacities of CSOs; to increase the level and quality of participations of CSOs in policy-making processes; to strengthen and further develop grass

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