“Debating Civic Initiatives for Poland’s future” – NGOs introduce projects in the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections / 20th anniversary of the National Federation of Polish NGOs (OFOP)
By OFOP "On the eve of the anniversary of the first free parliamentary elections in Poland, we managed to gather in Gdańsk exceptional representation of non-governmental organizations dealing with topics fundamental for the future. We have a comprehensive vision for the future of our country. A strong civil society acting in solidarity strengthens its resilience…...
European Movement Italy – European Public Goods in the next legislature
By European Movement Italy The European Movement in Italy has decided to open a debate on the European Public Goods and in the legislative measures to be adopted by the European Institutions during the next legislature. A statute for the European Association A European Civil Service The creation of working corridors for Economic Migrants The…...
Civic Alliance Latvia – NGOs call for strengthening democracy in Latvia through civil society support programmes to address persistent problems in the sector
By Civic Alliance Latvia The Civic Alliance of Latvia has sent an appeal to Head of Government Krišjānis Karins, the Cabinet of Ministers and State Secretaries of Ministries to address the persistent problem of the lack of targeted support and development policies for civil society in Latvia. When deciding on the priorities for the State…...
Reclaim Our Civil Space! – Where do we stand with the European civil society strategy?
The endeavour of Reclaim Our Civil Space! started back in 2020 with 10 civil society organizations from 8 countries - Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Norway as an expert partner - and is coming to an end with this conference. Venue: EFTA House Avenue des Arts 19H, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Date:…...
Greek Forum of Refugees – Campaign for asylum access: Yet another tragedy – consequence of deterrence policies
ECF member Greek Forum of Refugees is a founding member of the campaign for asylum access, which advocates for the right of asylum seekers to have access to a fair and effective asylum system. This statement originally appeared here. Athens, 16 June 2023 Seventy-eight (78) people dead and more than 500 missing after the shipwreck…...
Arci – World Refugee Day: We join the universal mourning. Stop the attack on the right to asylum
(translated from Italian) On the occasion of World Refugee Day, which will be celebrated on 20 June, Arci adheres to the universal mourning proclaimed, after the dramatic shipwreck in Greece, by the NGOs Sea-Watch, Open Arms, Doctors Without Borders, Emergency, Mediterranea Saving Humans, ResQ, Sos Mediterranee, engaged with rescue ships in the Mediterranean Sea. Today,…...
European House Budapest: The next chapter in the process for an EU macro-regional civil strategy
By European House Budapest European House Budapest is pleased to invite you to the next (EUSAIR) chapter of the process leading to the elaboration of a proposal for an EU macro-regional civil strategy. When? 10:00-15:00 hours 23 June 2023 Where? The event takes place in Spazio Europa, managed by the European Parliament Office in Italy and…...
OFOP: Study visit to Brussels and Citizens’ Congress of the European Funds Monitoring Committees
By Naitonal Federation of Polish NGOs (OFOP) Between 17-18 April 2023, The National Federation of Polish NGOs (OFOP) in partnership with the Polish Green Network (PZS) and the Shipyard Foundation, under the auspices of the European Commission, organized the Citizens’ Congress of the Monitoring Committees in Warsaw, during which over 100 representatives of civil society…...
European Movement Italy: Five European hypotheses for Peace in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Kyiv from his trip to Rome, Berlin, and Paris with many good promises but with extraordinarily little progress made. The state of the military conflict, beyond the propaganda on both sides, has been frozen for months...
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Through its operating grant from the CERV programme, the European Civic Forum has established a re-granting mechanism for member organisations, to be launched in 2023. The re-granting is an instrument of micro-financial support to civic groups, local initiatives, and movements in the European Union. The aim is to provide a flexible response and to strengthen capacity of member organisations in responding to societal and political challenges, but also build and sustain constituencies and engage in European network building and policies.