News from CSOs

The Council of Europe network, composed of specialized lawyers and NGOs providing support to women victims of violence, held its second meeting on 18–19 September 2025 in Strasbourg, dedicated to the topic: “Providing Legal Aid and Representation to Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees Who Are Victims of Gender-Based Violence through Strategic Litigation.” Hristina Zdraveska, a…

We are pleased to announce that the educational board game Caravan Via Egnatia, developed within the Via Egnatia Project, has been awarded the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA) in the category of Secondary Education. The European Innovative Teaching Award is an initiative of the European Commission, established in the 2020 Communication on achieving the […]

Interviewed: Enis Shaqiri BIRC Institute Vladimir Gjorgjevski is the Director of the local branch of RYCO in…

As part of the “CyberShield: Empowered Citizens for Cyber ​​Resilience” project, the Metamorphosis Foundation held three cyber security trainings for organizations that work with marginalized groups of citizens. As a continuation of the training, the Metamorphosis Foundation prepared plans for digital security for six civic organizations that work with marginalized groups. The goal of personalized […]
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The project “Youth Media Lab” is implemented by the Civic Tracks Association, which has been working the field of youth activism, media and human rights for more than 20 years. Over 300 young people from Pelagonia strengthened their knowledge in the field of media literacy, after attending workshops, trainings and a mentoring program conducted by […]

International sanctions against politicians and business figures in North Macedonia have exposed corruption and triggered public debate…

The Students’ Voice: The Podcast as a New Classroom at Primary School “Ilinden” This approach is based on successful global practices, from the USA to Finland, where podcasts are used as innovative tools to engage students and expand their knowledge. Research shows that this method of learning increases motivation, especially among students who learn best […]

Through workshops, media visits, and a collaborative publication, young people, journalists, CSO representatives, and teachers from Probishtip, Zletovo, and Kratovo in North Macedonia are becoming active voices in the media landscape. The project “Face to Face Binoculars – Media Activism Through Creating Stories That Make a Difference,” led by the Skopje-based NGO Public – Association […]

Small and local media outlets across the Western Balkans are invited to apply for support aimed at boosting their internal development, operational sustainability, and digital adaptation. The initiative aims to ensure the long-term viability and independence of media organisations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia through tailored technical and structural […]
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