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CfA: Civil Dialogue Award 2025: Call for Nominations of Good Practices and Initiatives on Structured Dialogue With Civil Society (Deadline: 1 August)

Short Description: Civil Society Europe is pleased to announce the first edition of the Civil Dialogue Award, launched in 2025. The award recognises and celebrates outstanding practices of structured engagement between organised civil society and EU institutions. It aims to promote a stronger culture of civil dialogue by showcasing initiatives that have effectively brought civil

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CfA: Anti-Fraud & Corruption Training and Certification for NGOs (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: Accountable Now is excited to partner with Integritas360 to offer specialized anti-corruption and fraud prevention training designed for NGOs and charities. These online, self-paced courses provide essential knowledge and practical tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and corruption—helping organizations protect their finances, reputation, and mission. Target Group: NGO staff, volunteers, board

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CfA: Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Survey 2025 – Mapping the Situation of Women Human Rights Defenders (Deadline: 8 September 2025)

Short Description: The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation conducts a bi-annual survey to monitor and map the risks and challenges faced by women human rights defenders in conflict-affected countries and regions. The survey aims to advance the agenda for women’s rights and gender equality by collecting global, anonymous data that will form the basis for an

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Clashes Erupt During Vidovdan Protest in Serbia

On 28 June 2025, Serbia’s national holiday Vidovdan, tens of thousands of citizens joined a mass protest in Belgrade demanding early elections, government accountability, and systemic reforms. Initiated by students and supported by teachers, farmers, and civil society actors, the protest represents the culmination of the eight-month movement sparked by the deadly Novi Sad station

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BCSDN Highlights Risks of Undermining EU Civil Society Support

In its official reaction to the European Parliament Bureau’s decision to establish a Working Group on the transparency and efficiency of EU NGO funding, BCSDN raises concerns about the potential implications for the enabling environment of civil society in Europe. The network cautions that, while transparency remains essential, existing financial controls are already extensive and

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BCSDN Civic Space Hackathon Ignites Innovation for Western Balkans Civil Society

The recent Civic Space Hackathon, organized by BCSDN in Skopje, successfully united civic activists, tech experts, legal professionals, communicators, and web designers from across the Western Balkans to develop innovative solutions for a more resilient civil society. Addressing critical challenges like eroding public trust from smear campaigns and disinformation, and undermined independence due to restrictive

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North Macedonia Addresses Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference in Parliamentary Expert Meeting

An urgent call for a systematic and institutional approach to combat foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in North Macedonia was issued today at an expert meeting in the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia. Organized by the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security and the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS), the session highlighted

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Empowering CSOs: Civic Resource Center Enhances Digital Data Collection Skills with KoboToolbox Training

The Civic Resource Center (CRC), in collaboration with Kobo Inc., recently hosted a vital training session on digital data collection and management, significantly boosting the capacities of civil society organizations across North Macedonia. Representatives from 26 CSOs participated, gaining hands-on experience with KoboToolbox, a powerful open-source tool designed for efficient field data collection, even in

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