BCSDN Is Hiring a Communications Officer!
(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…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Defending Civic Space in EU Enlargement: Key Takeaways from BCSDN’s High-Level Policy Dialogues in Brussels
From February 24-26, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) and its partners conducted high-impact advocacy visit to Brussels, engaging with key EU policymakers, civil…
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BiH CSOs: The Laws Adopted by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska Represent a Revenge Attack on All Critical Voices
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…
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BCSDN Condemns Targeted Institutional Pressure on Civic Initiatives and Civil Society in Serbia
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…
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New BCSDN Policy Brief: Why Civic Space Must Be an EU Accession Priority
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,…
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BCSDN is Leaving Twitter/X – We Continue Our Work on Other Platforms!
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,…
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Fallout of the US Funding Freeze Puts Western Balkans Civil Society Under Attack
The abrupt and sweeping U.S Administration Executive Order, freezing most U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, among which USAID funding, has disrupted programs worldwide, including…
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Western Balkans Civil Society Policy Dialogues in Brussels: HOW DO WE GET TO ENLARGEMENT THAT DELIVERS?
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…
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BCSDN Condemns Escalating Smear Campaign Against Civic Initiatives and Maja Stojanović
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) strongly condemns the ongoing smear campaign targeting Maja Stojanović, prominent civil society activist, Executive Director of Civic Initiatives,…
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Serbian Regime Crackdown Crossing Borders: European CSOs Alert Against Oppression!
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…
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Civic Initiatives Publishes 2023 Report on the Civil Society Environment in Serbia
Together with our member, Civic Initiatives (CI), we present the 2023 annual report on the civil society environment in Serbia. The environment for CSOs in…
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CRNVO Publishes 2023 Report on the Civil Society Environment in Montenegro
Together with our member, Center for Development of Non-Governmental Organizations (CRNVO), we present the 2023 annual report on the civil society environment in Montenegro. The…
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