News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CIVICUS members Aim: Enhance solidarity within the alliance, fostering a sense of belonging to a global movement for change; Support civil society diversity and resilience, especially among smaller, non-formal actors; Create opportunities where they do not exist for change-seeking actors to contribute to a more just, inclusive and sustainable world. Amount: up to
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: The overall objective of the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance for improving the enabling environment for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia” is strengthening the civil society effectiveness by improving the enabling environment for civil society, at central and local level, and by
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives and activists with an interest in practicing advanced accountability Countries: International Short description: This is an introductory conversation about accountability, aimed at practitioners who are new to dynamic accountability and for those who may already be in the know, but would like to come and share their experiences further. Link to
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives, activists, and stakeholders interested in practicing advanced accountability Countries: International (but mostly Western Balkans related) Short description: The workshop will aim to reflect on the recent success and challenges of Western Balkans Donors- CSOs’ relations in building a more accountable, resilient, and effective civil society in the region. To shift the
Read more →Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans and Turkey Countries: WBT Short description: European Commission, DG NEAR, the EU TACSO 3 project is publishing the annual Civil Society Survey for the Western Balkans and Turkey. The survey aims to collect input on the implementation of the EU Civil Society Guidelines for the Western Balkans and
Read more →Target group: Ukrainian scholars, based in Ukraine and abroad Countries: Ukraine/International Short description: Russian aggression against Ukraine has a profound impact on millions of people who are internally displaced or have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. Like their fellow citizens, many Ukrainian scholars are displaced, exiled, and/or disabled to continue their work. The war has
Read more →Target group: Entry-level CSO workers Countries: Kosovo Short description: School of activism is a space for the professional education of CSOs and growth of activism which aims to develop skills, and increase the competence of smaller and grassroots CSOs, to increase their presence in the community in which they operate and in policy-making processes, following
Read more →The Serbian Interior Ministry has adopted a decision on formally banning the 2022 EuroPride as well as the “anti-globalists” family march, both scheduled to take place on September 17 in Belgrade. The reason behind this is the high-risk safety of the participants on the announced routes and other citizens. During the International Human Rights Conference, Serbian Prime Minister
Read more →CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) joins other CSOs at the Global People’s Assembly, which will take place virtually on 20-22 September 2022. The event is a self-organized space during the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week, aiming to bring the people’s voices to the forefront in high-level debate with decision-makers. Activities include various sessions
Read more →Although regional cooperation exists on different levels in the Western Balkans, not everyone has benefited equally, and some problems remain. For example, BiH and Kosovo citizens undergo a burdensome procedure to obtain a visa to enter the other country. Besides the criticism, regional cooperation in the Western Balkans is still at the heart of EU
Read more →New research dips comprehensive data on the global diffusion of national human rights action plans since the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights. It reveals that at least 141 such plans have been adopted in 76 countries. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights. The Conference was
Read more →In her State of the Union speech in the European Parliament, President von der Leyen introduced the first set of proposals that responded to the demands of the citizens participating in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Ms. von der Leyen’s statement to introduce regular citizens’ panels ahead of crucial legislative proposals demonstrates that
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