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Council for MENA Affairs “ForMENA” is an international organisation, which is dedicated to upholding fundamental values of democratic governance, individual freedom and human development. ForMENA governance structure composed of Board of Directors and Administration Council, in addition to the General Secretariat located in the Headquarters office in Brussels (Belgium). ForMENA has two branches offices one in United Kingdom and other in Norway. Through networking, partnering up with and supporting other organizations and associations, ForMENA develops the synergetic potential among organizations that share it values and vision.
Our values: Our values are those of integrity, transparency, partnership, openness, and mutual respect, all generated from our commitment to the principles of human rights, democracy, tolerance, freedom and equality. Our mission: To advocate to the European institutions and relevant bodies, as well as civil society on the developments of the MENA region To provide an opportunity for MENA citizens and civil society to better present their arguments to the appropriate European fora To facilitate achieving cooperation and networking between the different political, social economic and cultural actors from MENA countries and their European counterparts. Our objectives: Raise the awareness of citizens and civil society so that they can play an active role in the process of democratic transformation and the development of human security; Work with European Union institutions and other international organizations or interest groups to strengthen respect for citizens’ rights and freedoms; Promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, tolerance and peaceful conciliation; Establish networks and links, to serve actors in political, economic, academic, social and cultural aspects; Diffuse objective and variant information to the general public.
ForMENA main Activities and projects focus on: Organize seminars, debates and conferences as well as other meetings which might contribute to achieving its objectives; Develop consultations, training and study visits; Conduct research, write reports, publish analyses and comments; Coordinate an international network of correspondents in order to facilitate the exchange and diffusion of information; Implement other projects and actions in which promote and support the objectives and values of ForMENA.
ForMENA established to bridge the Southern Mediterranean societies and European one , by creating spaces of dialogue and cooperation. These spaces where democracy-building processes are shaped and human security can be developed in MENA societies. ForMENA conceives democracy as an ultimate value for enhancing political dialogue and promoting social, economic and cultural development in building open and pluralistic societies, and fostering human development and fundamental rights. Therefore, ForMENA ambition is seeking to empower citizens and civil society in MENA and region for facing the challenges of political and democratic transition, cultural diversity, economic and social crisis. Nevertheless, by working at the European level, ForMENA will encourage better engagement from the European civil society network in order to foster dialogue and cooperation with the Southern Mediterranean.
The ALF Network will provide us with a network of connections both at European and Mediterranean level. Furthermore, joining the ALF network will be an opportunity to share our expertise and develop different projects and activities aiming to achieve mutual objectives and promoting common values.