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Report on NGOs and foreign funding raises fears in Italy

Vladimir SESTOVIC 28.02.2019 Civic Space

On 21 February, the Italian Think tank Centro Studi Politici e Strategici Machiavelli presented to the press room of the Chamber of Deputies a report called “NGOs and transparency – Comparative legislative evolution and controversy”. The research centre is known to have developed some of...

The ECF publishes its newest advocacy paper for CSOs

Vladimir SESTOVIC 05.02.2019 Advocacy paper, Civic Space

In a Europe, where we are increasingly witnessing barriers to access fundamental rights and civic actors are being stigmatised, oppressed or even criminalised. On 10 December 2018, as the world celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, hundreds of civil society organisations...

European Citizenship Awards: It’s your time to play! Online votes are open

Vladimir SESTOVIC 23.10.2018 ECAwards

http://civic-forum.eu/english/european-citizenship-awards-its-your-time-to-play-online-votes-are-openAfter an intense debate and more than 30 applications received, the jury members of the European Citizenship Awards selected four nominees in each of the three categories. The European Citizenship Awards 2018 is a joint initiative between the European Civic Forum and Volonteurope, two European networks which promote active citizenship and...

CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS REQUEST WITHDRAWAL OF THE DRAFT LAW ON AMENDMENTS ON THE LAW ON SOCIAL PROTECTION

Vladimir SESTOVIC 17.08.2018 Civil Dialogue, English

A group of civil society organisations is contesting the Draft Law on amendments on the Law on social protection in Serbia, after a non-transparent process of consultation by the Serbian government and several paragraphs that could undermine the rights of workers and the social welfare...

Vladimir SESTOVIC 10.08.2018 English, Staff

Who we are? The European Civic Forum (ECF) is a transnational network that brings together over 100 associations and NGOs across 27 countries in Europe and is actively working to promote civic and popular ownership of Europe, to foster citizens’ participation and the emergence of a...

We are looking for our Campaign officer

Vladimir SESTOVIC 10.08.2018 English, Staff

New Europeans nominated for the Europe Award

Vladimir SESTOVIC 06.07.2018 Members' Corner

Great news: New Europeans is in the running for the prestigious Europe Award 2019! Now it’s up to the young Europeans to vote for the winner. If you’re 35 years old or younger, then your vote is needed -- and we need it today! This nomination...

Civic space shrinking in 2017 shows Civil Society Europe’s report

Vladimir SESTOVIC 28.06.2018 Civic Space, English

Last Friday, 22 June, Carlotta Besozzi, coordinator of Civil Society Europe, was invited at a side event of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations. She took the opportunity to present the report on Civic Space for Europe in 2017, invited by CIVICUS. Trust in...

The European Citizenship Awards are back!

Vladimir SESTOVIC 27.06.2018 Civic Participation, English, European Citizenship Awards

The European Citizenship Awards 2018 is a joint initiative between the European Civic Forum and Volonteurope, two European networks which promote active citizenship and recognition of the importance of social justice to the cohesion of communities across Europe. The Awards celebrate the democratic and civic engagement...

10 associations rejoignent le Forum Civique Européen

Vladimir SESTOVIC 08.06.2018 Forum Civique Européen, Français, Vie Statutaire

Suite à l'assemblée générale qui s'est tenue à Sofia le 31 mai dernier, ce sont pas moins de 10 nouvelles organisations qui ont décidé de rejoindre le Forum Civique Européen cette année. Leur adhésion représente un message fort pour la société civile en Europe, alors...

@KHME from @enablingNGOlaw throuws out a big Q for debate: how can we better use the #EUCharter to protect thevactors who bring its provisions to real life, #CSOs: awareness, partnership, financial support & prevention. #civicspacewatch #CivicPride pic.twitter.com/7Fl2fRiNOI

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At 10th Anniversary of #EUCharter conference, @MichaelCJT highlights the urgency to expand the focus beyond civil & political rights (90% of court cases!) and use the Charter to uphold socio-economic rights. This interlink is key in the daily action of associations! #CivicPride pic.twitter.com/l4nbO8YIRF

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📢 We take pride in improving the lives of our communities, promoting citizens' participation & acting towards access to #FundamentalRights for ALL! On 5 December we are mobilising to show our #CivicPride Join the call now! https://t.co/SeRpH63DSz pic.twitter.com/0RFbyOcaI4

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Former #Wroclaw Mayor Rafal Dutkiewicz opens the #CitiesforEurope conference, warning about resurgence of nationalistic rethoric on both sides of former #Berlin wall, calling EU leaders to reconnect from bottom-up pic.twitter.com/frMCSBJB5a

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🎙️ Civil Society is essential in ensuring an open #CivicSpace in our societies, in making sure that #HumanRights are FOR ALL ! ECF Director at @OHCHR_Europe Conference spoke about the role of civil society #CivicPride https://t.co/CBXibx8Jhy

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Report on NGOs and foreign funding raises fears in Italy

The ECF publishes its newest advocacy paper for CSOs

European Citizenship Awards: It’s your time to play! Online votes are open

CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS REQUEST WITHDRAWAL OF THE DRAFT LAW ON AMENDMENTS ON THE LAW ON SOCIAL PROTECTION

We are looking for our Campaign officer

New Europeans nominated for the Europe Award

Civic space shrinking in 2017 shows Civil Society Europe’s report

10 associations rejoignent le Forum Civique Européen

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