News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Joint letter We, representatives of European civil society from across the continent, express our deep concern over the rapid escalation of restrictions, attacks, and repression…
Read more →(Limited-term contract of 1,5 year, with the possibility of extension) The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is looking for a vibrant and creative individual…
Read more →Yesterday, the parliamentary majority in Republika Srpska adopted four laws under an urgent procedure, including the so-called “Foreign Agents Law.” In response, BiH CSOs have…
Read more →BCSDN strongly condemns the February 25 raids on our member Civic Initiatives, along with CRTA, Trag Foundation, the Center for Practical Politics, and National Youth…
Read more →Civic space in the Western Balkans and Türkiye is shrinking at an alarming rate. Governments across the region are introducing restrictive laws, curbing media freedom,…
Read more →After 15 years on Twitter/X, BCSDN has decided to step away from the platform. Since joining in 2009, we have used Twitter/X to share insights,…
Read more →25 February, 15:30- 17:30h, CET, Brussels The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) and Think for Europe Network (TEN) are organizing the Western Balkans Civil…
Read more →The unjust and unlawful actions of Serbian authorities suppressing the civic space has crossed its borders, targeting not only domestic activists, journalists, and peaceful protesters…
Read more →On November 28, BCSDN member Civic Initiatives hosted the regional conference “Voices Without Fear” in Belgrade. The event brought together journalists, activists, legal experts, and…
Read more →Key points from the online Launch of BCSDN Regional Report on Civil Society Environment in the WBT 2023 & Recent Developments, 6 December On December…
Read more →We are excited to launch the 10th Monitoring Matrix Regional Report, a synergized analysis of country reports from BCSDN members across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
Read more →(PRESS RELEASE) The CIVICUS Monitor announced a new report on Wednesday that it has upgraded Slovenia’s civic space to “Open” in its annual ratings, highlighting…
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