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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

North Macedonia: Monitoring Matrix Report on the Enabling Environment for the Development of Civil Society in 2021

Based on the Monitoring Matrix for the enabling environment for the development of civil society, developed by BCSDN members, the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC) published the report on the enabling environment for the development of civil society for Macedonia for 2021. The report monitors the conditions in the environment in which civil society operates

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State of the Union Address: To Defend Democracy, it Must Answer People`s Needs, Involving CSOs in EU Policymaking 

Following President of EC von der Leyen’s address at the State of the Union which reflected on various issues and broadly formulated proposals, often not detailed enough for immediate in-depth analysis, the European Civic Forum has published an editorial on the address. The document examines the narrative and the proposals to reinforce European democracy. It

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ECNL: 2022 Global Hub Workshop on AML/CFT held in Paris

Around 70 CSOs representatives and activists from 45 countries gathered in 3 days workshop in September 2022 to reconnect and reinforce their responses to AML/CFT civic freedoms restrictions. Activists discussed critical needs, lessons learned, and suggestions for the ongoing revision of the FATF standards, methodology, and guidance documents. They also analyzed emerging trends and issues

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Have Your Say: European Commission Consultation on a European Statute for Associations and NPOs

The European Parliament adopted a legislative initiative resolution (2020/2026(INL), that calls on the European Commission to harmonize the status of non-profits throughout the EU and establish a statute for the European association. Specifically, the EP calls for the Commission to prepare two regulative: A regulation for the new legal form of the ‘European Association, and

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Cybersecurity and Human Rights in the Western Balkans: Mapping Governance and Actors

The Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance has published a document that focuses on mapping cybersecurity-related human rights opportunities and challenges an under-explored area in the Western Balkans. The publication contains essential conceptual background information regarding each economy’s cybersecurity and human rights contexts. Its chapters explore four core thematic issues: cybersecurity and the right to

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BCSDN Regional GAW 2022 Event: Donors and CSOs’ Role in Building More Accountable Western Balkans Civil Society

From 3-7 October, CIVICUS’s group of national network organizations (AGNA), celebrated Global Accountability Week 2022. Participants worldwide through online activities learned and lead discussions on “unpacking” and diving deep into the concept of “dynamic accountability”, and exploring opportunities for building more robust civic space. On the last day of the GAW 2022, BCSDN organized a

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Humanitarian Accountability Report 2022

The Humanitarian Accountability Report 2022 aims to advance collective efforts to create a more accountable aid system for people in crisis, providing a mixed picture of progress on accountability to crisis-affected people. The report highlights three findings echoed throughout the data, analysis, case studies, and conversations. It notes that progress can be seen when organizations

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