Sociedad civil Pros - ONG

Another week, another #CivilSocietyDigest — we’ve collected new opportunities in civil society, human rights and research. ➨ People Powered has opened applications for the Democracy Stories Lab — a global call for creative visual stories about the future of democracy. Individual creators and small teams worldwide can submit up to two finished pieces, including short videos or illustrations, exploring themes such as voice, fairness, freedom, collective decision-making and democratic participation. Four winners will receive $1,000 each, while five honorable mentions will receive $500 each. Apply by 14 September 2026. ➨ The Gender and Transformation in Central-Eastern Europe and Eurasia Workshop invites participants to a talk by political theorist and historian Anastasia Kalk on “From Communes to Kommunalizatsiya: Soviet Feminist Theory of Family Socialization.” The session will explore Soviet feminist approaches to family abolition. The event takes place on 18 September, with online participation available via Zoom. Register here. ➨ The RISE project invites participants to its third and final Multiplier Event, taking place online via Zoom on 15 September 2026 at 13:00 CET. The event will explore how engaged research can create lasting value for communities and social economy organisations, with presentations on the RISE training programme. More info. ➨ ZOiS - Centre for East European and International Studies is looking for a Student Assistant in Political Economy and Integration to join its research cluster. The role includes literature and media research, support with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interview transcription and assistance with events. Applicants must be enrolled at a German university and have very good English and Russian. Apply by 4 October 2026. Please note that ZOiS has been designated an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian authorities since October 2023. More info. ➨ Austausch e.V. has opened applications for the study trip “Teaching Transition: On the Footsteps of Change”, taking place in Warsaw on 19–22 October 2026. The programme is designed for secondary school teachers from Germany and focuses on Poland’s political and social transformation, as well as new methods for teaching this period in the classroom. Apply by 13 September 2026.