Reflections on Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Civil society organisations worldwide have long recognised diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as drivers for a more creative, open minded and empathetic work and workforce – and ensuring that participants in CSOs’ work have the right spaces and channels to really input and drive the organisation’s actions.
BCSDN’s journey toward becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and accountable organisation
Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is comprised of fourteen CSOs from ten countries in South-Eastern Europe. The organisation occupies itself with empowering CSOs and advocating for enabling civic environments at national and regional levels. Its mission is to promote functioning and sustainable democracies in the Balkans.
Gender Cheat Sheet: How Not to Lose the Gender Perspective
SHARE THIS ARTICLE Every March, International Women’s Day brings attention to gender inequalities and the need to further advance the rights of women and girls to close gender gaps. However, promoting women’s rights and gender equality must be a year-long pursuit. To help civil society organisations integrate a gender perspective in their work, Accountable Now, […]
When inclusion gets real…an opportunity to act differently
At a time of much crisis and self reflection for the sector, it has become clearer than ever that to connect with people, stay relevant, and convincingly convey a positive narrative about our work and what we can achieve together, civil society organisations must do more to walk the talk on diversity and inclusion (D&I). […]
How to Balance for Better: Advancing Gender Equality through Accountability Practices
Today, people around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), marking the achievements of women over the years and the progress we have made towards equal rights and opportunities. At the same time, this is a day to acknowledge how far we still have to go, as we continue to overcome barriers in the […]
