CSF Presentation Berlin_10.04.2013
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Berlin, April 10, 2013 Zuzana Zalanova Project Manager DEMAS- Association for Democracy Assistance and Human Rights
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Masterly hosted by the Robert Bosch Stiftung in its majestic Berlin Representative office, the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum open discussion “Russian civil society at risk - how can international solidarity be of help?” was successfully held on April 10. In light of the recent developments in Russia, the event represented a valuable opportunity to discuss the perspectives of cooperation between Russia and the European Union at the level of non-governmental organizations.
Transcript of CSF Presentation Berlin_10.04.2013
Berlin, April 10, 2013
Zuzana ZalanovaProject Manager
DEMAS- Association for Democracy Assistance and Human Rights
What is the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum?
a permanent common platform for mutual/horizontal cooperation
and coordination of civil society organisations
from Russia and the EU
to develop common positions
to facilitate interaction and cooperation
to provide mutual support, assistance and solidarity
to influence EU-Russia relations and political dialogue
to promote consolidation of shared values
to strengthen European legal regimes and European institutions
to create a shared public space
Extra value of the Forum
Establishing the Forum
Forum members
109 members= 58 Russian+ 40 EU + 11 international organisations
Who can become our member?
Registered and non-registered non-profit and non-governmental organizations, civic initiatives and social movements, except political parties, religious communities, educational and scientific institutions, trade unions, and employers’ organizations, which:
•share the values, goals and objectives of the Forum, •are active for at least 1 year, •got recommendations from at least 2 Forum members.
Steering Committee of the Forum
Steering Committee
members
(April/2013)
Working Groups
Donors
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Funding
Current projects
Do you want to know more?
• Check out our website
www.eu-russia-csf.org
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Email us via [email protected]
