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Empowering Parents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - SCiDEV

Unbiased Media as a Rule of Law Resilience Resource - SCiDEV

“You’ve Sold Your Soul to the Donors” - A reflection from within Civil Society about what it means to remain engaged - SCiDEV

Youth Observers Speak: Shaping policy making in Albania, North Macedonia, and Italy - SCiDEV

SCiDEV Publishes Working Paper on Albania's Path Towards Alignment with the EU AI Act - SCiDEV

Masterclass Announcement: Parents for Safer Artificial Intelligence Use - SCiDEV

Youth Guarantee in Albania: Youth Policy Brief Identifies Structural Risks to Long Term Effectiveness - SCiDEV

Open Call for Investigative Journalism and Research on Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Albania - BIRN

5 Years of NAWSTEM – Reflecting on Achievements and Co-creating the Future - SCiDEV

Joint Statement: Democratic Reform of Public Broadcaster RTSH Remains the Only Viable Option in Albania - SCiDEV

Youth Mental Health and Employment in Albania: What Young People Are Telling Policymakers - SCiDEV

Civil Society Calls for Full Decriminalisation of Defamation in Albania - SCiDEV

When Protection Becomes Permission: Risks of Regulating Journalism as a Profession - SCiDEV

A Positive Step Forward for Media Ownership Transparency, with Further Legal Certainty Needed for Effective Implementation – SCiDEV

Joint Civil Society Statement on the Full Decriminalisation of Defamation and Equal Protection of Freedom of Expression – SCiDEV

SCiDEV SNAPSHOT 2025 - Impact & Achievements

RYLMP Launch: Strengthening Youth Leadership through Regional Cooperation, Evidence-Based Advocacy, and Mobility – SCiDEV

The Anatomy of a Decision Restricting Digital Rights: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – SCiDEV

SCiDEV and AHC publish policy paper that addresses Human Rights protection in the age of AI – SCiDEV

SCiDEV Statement on Sector-Specific Decriminalisation of Defamation: European Standards Require a General Approach – SCiDEV

From Evidence to Practice: SCiDEV Publishes Gender Equality Policy Manual for Media in Albania – SCiDEV

Women at the Forefront: National Conference Highlights the Need for Systemic Change in Albanian Media – SCiDEV

Full Recap Video "Women at the Forefront: Strengthening Inclusive Media in Albania" – National Conference Highlights

Students Need Stronger Guidance on Ethical and Responsible AI Use, EDUFAIR Workshop Shows – SCiDEV

Summary of Roundtable “Protecting Human Rights in the age of Artificial Intelligence: EU and Albanian legislation approaches” – SCiDEV

The Impact of Architecture and Construction Techniques on Environment, Climate and Health – Tirana Science Talks (TST 3) – SCiDEV

SCiDEV Supports Regional Declaration on Improving the Safety of Women Journalists in the Western Balkans – SCiDEV

“Limited Progress” No More: Roundtable Calls for Accountability in Strengthening Media Freedom – SCiDEV

SCiDEV Brings Western Balkans Voices to Brussels: Mobility, Research, and Diaspora as Engines of EU Convergence

Law Students Engage in Practical Workshop on Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety

Empowering Local Media: SCiDEV Signs New Grants with Five Media Outlets under the SMS Facility – SCiDEV

SCiDEV Supports EDUFAIR Universities in Albania and Kosovo in Developing Institutional AI Strategies and Ethical Guidelines – SCiDEV

Youth Policy Briefs: Youth for Youth – A proposal to foster digital participation – EYDR

Youth Policy Briefs: Tech-Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Albania – EYDR

Youth Policy Brief: AI in Fact Checking – EYDR

Hate Speech: A Symptom of a Weary Democracy – SCiDEV

9th Joint Science Conference of the Berlin Process – Strengthening the Role of Science in Democratic Resilience – SCiDEV

Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process, 22 October 2025: Chair's Conclusions - GOV.UK

Freedom of Expression Under the EU Growth Plan – Albania Must Turn Commitments into Action – SCiDEV

SCiDEV’s Memo “On the Edge of Convergence” at IGNITA FORUM 2025 Calls for Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation for a Stronger European Future – SCiDEV

SafeJournalists Network Conference – Journalism Under Attack: An Age of Repression and Resistance – SCiDEV

A Bootcamp by AWA and SCiDEV /Reimagining Media: Gender, Perspectives and Technology

AI and Digital Rights – When lack of transparency and accountability hinders rule of law

Democracy in the Western Balkans is aided by a stronger cyber and information ecosystem

SCiDEV Presents Analysis on the Draft Criminal Code at the 10th Working Group on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

SCiDEV Publishes Independent Legal Analysis of Albania’s Draft Penal Code

Final event of the EYDR project takes place in Tirana – SCiDEV

Korça Roundtable: Trust, Transparency, and Rapid Response for Journalist Safety – SCiDEV

Local Workshop with Journalists and Prosecutors on Safety of Journalists in Korça – SCiDEV

Building AI Literacy in Albanian Municipalities: From Shadow Use to Responsible use of AI – SCiDEV

Joint Statement on the Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work in Albania

Empowering Journalists through Mentorship and Content Production

Konferencë për shtyp/ Draft Kodi Penal: Shqetësime për lirinë e shprehjes dhe lirinë e medias

Joint Statement on the Draft Penal Code and Its Implications for Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Albania – SCiDEV

Working Document – Enhancing Western Balkans’ Participation in Horizon Europe and Framework Programme 10

EDUFAIR Consultations with Stakeholders on AI Integration in Higher Education – SCiDEV

Policy Paper – Unlocking the Potential of Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation to Enable Brain Circulation in the Western Balkans

Digital Rights e-bulletin June & July 2025 – SCiDEV

Supporting Local Media Outlets in Albania Through Needs Assessment and Cybersecurity Training – SCiDEV

EU Institutions Express Concerns on Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Albania – SCiDEV

Working Paper – Policy Measures Related to Mobility-Driven Research & Innovation in the New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans – SCiDEV

Stakeholder Roundtable on AI Literacy for Local Officials: Challenges and Pathways for Effective Integration – SCiDEV

Launch of the SMS Facility Project in Albania: Kick-Off and Info Session

Youth Observers lead the consultation with stakeholders on mental health, brain drain and youth employability

Youth Digital Rights Talk on Cyberbullying

Multistakeholder Dialogue to Enhance Journalist Safety in Shkodra

Women Journalists’ Safety: Albania Report 2024

Roundtable on Journalist Safety in Albania: Challenges, Reforms, and Key Messages | June 2025

Strengthening Journalist Safety: Upcoming Multistakeholder Roundtable in Shkodër in Cooperation with CoE – SCiDEV

Advancing Research & Innovation in Western Balkans: Takeaways from SCiDEV's Regional Roundtable

Roundtable on Advancing the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Albania Calls for Sustained, Impact-Driven Reform – SCiDEV

AI4LGU Focus Groups Show Willingness for AI Integration in Albanian Municipalities but Concerns Remain

SCiDEV Roundtable Calls for Increased Investment and Strategic Action in Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation

Understanding and Influencing Policy: Youth Observer study visit in Campo Basso

Tirana Science Talks - If scientific studies fail to empower local communities, then every awareness campaign is destined to fail

SCiDEV contributes to regional dialogue on media viability at OSCE RFoM conference in Sarajevo

EDUFAIR 5th Reflective Session at the University “Ismail Qemali” Vlora

EDUFAIR 4th Reflective Session: Universum International College in Prishtina

EDUFAIR 3rd reflective session: University “Kadri Zeka” Gjilan – SCiDEV

Roundtable on Advancing the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Albania – Sharing Best Practices and Addressing Ongoing Challenges

Roundtable: Advancing Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans

Empowering Youth and Driving Mobility: Reflections on the European Political Community Summit in Tirana

EDUFAIR 2nd Reflective Session: University Fan Noli Korçë

Tirana Science Talk: Përtej dyshimit: Sa besim ka publiku tek shkenca dhe shkencëtarët?

Digital Rights and AI: SCiDEV Shares Civil Society Perspectives on AI at EDUFAIR Lecce, Italy

Post-Election Statement: Political parties and candidates failed to fully respect media freedom and transparency during the general elections of May 11, 2025

SCiDEV participates in the second Study Tour of the EDUFAIR project

EDUFAIR 1st Reflective Session in Tirana: Towards Human-Centered AI in Higher Education

New Publication: “Roma and Egyptian Minorities in the Media: The Impact of Reporting on Public Perception”

SCIDEV organizes Stakeholders Consultation on Policy Measures for R&D in the Growth Plan

The Sisyphean Climb of Media Freedom in Albania – SCiDEV

📢 Thirrje për Auditues të Jashtëm

Ndikimi Strategjik i Iranit në Shqipëri - Dokumentar i shkurtër nga Ilirian Agolli

SCiDEV Analysis: Assessing RTSH’s New Leadership and Proposed Reforms

New Publication in Albanian: “Women Journalists Facing Threats – Media Freedom at Risk”

SCIDEV organizes Stakeholders Consultation on Participation of WB6 in the Horizon Europe

#6PyetjengaSCiDEV/ Me Erjon Curraj mbi Transformimin Digjital - Dita e Kreativitetit & Inovacionit

SCIDEV organizes WB6-EU Stakeholder Session on Mobility Opportunities as Part of the Berlin Process

EDUFAIR: Study Tour in Sofia

SCiDEV brings together Prosecutors, State Police, and Journalists in Fier to Strengthen Journalist Safety

Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator Programme: Mobility in Oviedo, Spain

SCiDEV is hiring a Project Coordinator for its “Media and Communication” pillar

SCIDEV Organizes “Local Workshops with Journalists and Prosecutors on Safety of Journalists”

Join our Online Stakeholder Sessions on Mobility-Driven Research & Innovation in the Western Balkans

SCIDEV and BIRN Albania Supported Local Media to Develop Internal Procedures

Call for trainer for Leadership – Her Cyber programme | British Council

“Breaking the Moulds, Shaping the Future” Masterclass Empowers Young Students and Professionals in Media Storytelling

Working Paper: Iran’s Strategic Influence in Albania – SCiDEV

THE ANATOMY OF A DECISION RESTRICTING DIGITAL RIGHTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY – SCiDEV

SCiDEV Statement on the Upcoming Parliamentary Vote for the New RTSH Steering Council – SCiDEV

Regjistrohu në trajnimin "Rezilienca Kibernetike për Shoqërinë Civile" 🔒

Consultative Meeting on the State Police Guide for the Safety of Journalists

SafeJournalists, Media Freedom Rapid Response dhe OJQ-të: Ndalimi i TikTok në Shqipëri kërcënon lirinë e shprehjes përpara zgjedhjeve të përgjithshme - SafeJournalists

SafeJournalists, Media Freedom Rapid Response and NGO-s: TikTok ban in Albania threatens freedom of expression ahead of general elections - SafeJournalists

European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia

SCiDEV’s statement regarding the decision to block access to TikTok in Albania for one year

Public Call to EU Institutions and Member States.pdf

Media Landscape – February 2025 Brief

Strengthening Dialogue for Journalist Safety: Workshop with Prosecutors and Journalists

Digital Rights e-bulletin – SCiDEV

Annual Report 2024: Tracking Albania’s Progress on Media Freedom towards EU Standards

3 March/ Workshop with Journalists and Prosecutors on the Standards of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Journalists

Tirana Science Talks – Political Representation and Gender Equality

Open Call: Sub-Grants to Support Local Media Outlets in Albania – Second Round – SCiDEV

I don’t answer personal questions* – A short reflection on personal data protection in Albania – SCiDEV

Public Statement on the Irregularities in the Selection of the RTSH Director General – SCiDEV

The Challenge of Disinformation in Alba

31 Minuta - Shqipëria përballë dezinformimit! - 20 Janar 2025

Digital Rights in Albania – 2024 Year in Review – SCiDEV

Apliko Tani: Workshop “Multimedia dhe Siguria e Gazetarëve në Protesta”

Public Statement to political parties and candidates: Respect media freedom and transparency before and during the electoral campaign for the general elections on 11th May 2025 – SCiDEV

Digital Rights in Albania – 2024 Year in Review – SCiDEV

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Call for Expert/s: Needs Assessment for Local Media in Albania – SCiDEV

Empowering Albanian Youth in the Digital Age: Bridging the Gap between Digital Activism and Digital Rights – SCiDEV

Call for Stakeholder Engagement from WB6 and the EU to Advance Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation – SCiDEV

Call for Stakeholder: Application form

Call for Expert/s from Western Balkans to Develop Policy Documents for Mobility-Driven Research and Innovation

Call for participation for training on Cyber Security for Journalists and Civil Society organizations

Formular regjistrimi për trajnimin për sigurinë kibernetike për gazetarë dhe përfaqësues të shoqërisë civile

Call for Expert/s: Monitoring Media Freedom Indicators and Report Writing of Three Annual Reports – SCiDEV

OP-ED: Media’s Lack of Attention to Gender-Sensitive Reporting Practices – SCiDEV

Media Landscape Brief – May 2024 – SCiDEV

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