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Mapping and Rapid Assessment of National NGO Coordination Mechanisms in Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova

The International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) has released a report on the mapping and rapid assessment of national NGO coordination mechanisms in four Eastern European countries – Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova. The report aims to identify existing coordination mechanisms for CSOs in these countries, their strengths and weaknesses, and ways

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Five Lessons for Civil Society Collaboration

In a recent article, five key lessons for civil society collaboration were highlighted based on the experiences of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) community. The first lesson is the importance of building trust among civil society actors. By creating an environment of mutual trust, respect, and accountability, civil society actors can work more effectively together

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CfP: Public Call for Applications for Sub-Granting and Capacity Building for Gender Sensitive Budgeting (Deadline: 7 April)

Target group: CSOs in North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Moldova Aim: To support CSOs to build their capacities for gender-responsive budgeting and financing, and to provide them with sub-grants to implement projects that promote gender equality and women’s rights. The call also aims to strengthen the role of CSOs in

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to

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CfA: Research on Philanthropy and Philanthropic action in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Individuals interested in the field of philanthropy and philanthropic action in Bosnia and Herzegovina Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Short description: The Network for Building Peace is researching philanthropy and philanthropic action in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and they invite all interested individuals to contribute to this important study. The research will aim to explore

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CfA: 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award (Deadline: 8 April 2023)

Target group: Individuals, groups, and organizations who have made extraordinary contributions to the protection and assistance of refugees, displaced or stateless people. Countries: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is open to nominees from all countries. Short description: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is an annual international award that recognizes extraordinary individuals, groups, and organizations who

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CfA: NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 (Deadline: 31 May 2023)

Target group: The NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 program is open to young professionals who are under the age of 30 and are working to advance environmental education and sustainability. Countries: International/Global Short description: The NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 program is an annual recognition program that celebrates and supports the work of young professionals

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BCSDN Empowers Civil Society in the EU Accession Process and Beyond

BCSDN has been actively advocating for civil society empowerment in the Western Balkans and the EU through various initiatives in Brussels. In March 2023, BCSDN participated in the Civil Society Days 2023 organized by the European Economic and Social Committee to showcase their work in promoting civil society and citizen participation in the region while

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Freedom House Report Reveals Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule

Freedom House’s annual report, “Freedom in the World,” identifies an ongoing trend of democratic backsliding worldwide, with authoritarian regimes expanding their influence and eroding political freedoms. The report details the decline in political rights and civil liberties in 68 countries, as well as the continued spread of digital repression and disinformation. It reports that the

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OECD Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for Education in a Post-COVID World

A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) highlights the challenges and opportunities for education in a post-COVID world. The report, titled “Education Policy Outlook 2022: Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” examines how the pandemic has affected education systems worldwide and identifies key policy responses to support recovery and resilience. The

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