Civil Society Pros - NGO

Hi there! This week’s #CivilSocietyDigest is here with a fresh selection of opportunities for civil society: ➨ Deadline soon! Equality Now is seeking a Network Development Consultant to support the Eurasia Network to End Violence against Women in a remote role. The consultant will coordinate the network’s activities, organise an in-person convening in October 2026, strengthen partnerships and develop practical proposals for the network’s growth and sustainability. Applicants should have experience in network or coalition development, facilitation and women’s rights, as well as fluency in Russian and English. Apply by 27 July 2026. ➨ OCEAN, together with CeSPI - Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale and the Università di Trento invite early-career researchers to apply for the Summer School “Human Rights in Times of War,” taking place on 14–17 September in Rome. The programme will explore the role of the Council of Europe, its conventions and protection mechanisms in the context of war and conflict through expert lectures and participant-led paper discussions. Participation is free, apply by 30 July. ➨ Collective Leadership Institute invites to join the Art of Stakeholder Collaboration Workshop, taking place on 16–18 September in a hybrid format, either in Potsdam or online. Based on CLI’s Dialogic Change Model, the practical programme will explore how to engage stakeholders strategically, build trust across diverse interests, design effective multi-stakeholder processes and turn dialogue into collective action. More info here. ➨ Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe invites grassroots and intersectional organisations to submit joint applications for grants aimed at strengthening the gender equality movement across Europe. Applications must be submitted by coalitions of at least three registered non-profit organisations based in the EU, the UK, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia. Grants range up to €450,000 over three years. The deadline for the first stage is 7 August 2026. ➨ Covering Climate Now invites journalists worldwide to apply for the free online CCNow Academy, running from 2 September to 16 December 2026. The programme includes 12 weekly interactive sessions on climate journalism. It is designed for journalists with beginner to intermediate climate expertise. A total of 40 participants will be selected. Apply by 11 August 2026.