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CfA: 13th International Conference on Third-Sector Research – 10-13 July, Amsterdam (Deadline: 15.02.2018)

The biannual conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research in 2018 will gather researchers from all over the world in Amsterdam. The conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and discussion on cutting edge research on nonprofit organizations, NGOs, voluntarism, philanthropy and CSOs. Democracy and Legitimacy: The Role of the Third Sector in a Globalizing World is the 2018 theme

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CfA: McCain Institute’s Next Generation Leaders Program (Deadline: 08.02.2018)

The McCain Institute is seeking applications for its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program, designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from around the world. Geared to mid-career professionals, this yearlong, fully funded professional development program offers a unique blend of professional development, exposure to top-level policymakers and formal

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CfA: ISHR Seeking Applications for Human Rights Advocates Program (Deadline: 31.01.2018)

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR), Columbia University, is currently accepting applications for its Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP). HRAP’s comprehensive program of advocacy, networking, skills-building, and academic coursework provides advocates the opportunity to hone practical skills, develop a deeper understanding of human rights, and foster mutually beneficial relationships with organizations and

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CfP: Western Balkans Fund First Call for Regional Project Proposals (Deadline: 22.12.2017)

Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is pleased to announce the First Call for regional Project Proposals. Following the WBF objectives and scope of work, the call aims to promote cooperation and strengthening the relations between Contracting Parties by sharing common values between citizens, civil society and non-profit organizations in the region, and improving the people-to-people contacts.

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CfP: UNDEF Call for Proposals 2017 (Deadline: 20.12.2017)

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting CSOs for the twelfth round of its funding projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. In this round, UNDEF particularly welcomes proposals in the areas of gender;

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CfP: Matra Call for Proposals 2017-18: Inviting Turkish CSOs (Deadline: 07.01.2018)

The Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is currently inviting Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, lower governments and semi-governmental organizations to submit new proposals to get support for their work. Through this programme, the Netherlands assists Turkey to manage its transformation in order to meet EU accession criteria. Priority areas

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CfP: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program – BiH (Deadline: 19.01.2018)

The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports NGO efforts to enable greater citizen participation in fighting corruption, transparency in government, preventing brain drain, enhancing human rights (including gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities), building

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OGP Civil Society Engagement Survey – 2017-2018

The 2017-18 biennial OGP Civil Society Engagement Survey is open for feedback on the OGP process in your country or subnational entity and on the support the OGP team provides to enable your engagement. Based on the input, the OGP Civil Society Engagement team can improve the support they offer to civil society across the

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FATF Recommendation 8 on NPOs: Mapping Key Findings and Recommendations for WB Countries

Legal experts and international CSOs have noted the increased use of the counter-terrorism agenda by governments as a main argument behind the new generation of restrictions on civic space. Therefore, it is crucial for civil society to be up to date with the international policies which support and urge the implementation of counter-terrorism standards concerning

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