EFCR-0270

Es wird dazu auch auf die bereits in der Vorstandssitzung der EFCR vom 15.-17.08.2008 gegebene Erläuterung verwiesen.

From: » ALBERGARIA Ines Mendanha (FRA)

To: » wolfgang.lederbauer@chello.at

Cc: » TIRRONEN Pia (FRA)

Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:40 AM

Subject: FRA's call for participants in the Fundamental Rights Platform and the launch of a civil society consultation

Dear Mr Lederbauer,

Following our telephone conversation, please find below all the documents and information concerning application procedure and consultations regarding the Fundamental Rights Platform.

FRA is now inviting non-governmental organisations and other institutions of civil society, active in the field of fundamental rights at national, European or international level, to participate in the Fundamental Rights Platform. The Platform will be a network for cooperation and information exchange. It will act as the main channel for FRA’s cooperation with civil society and intends to ensure close cooperation between the Agency and relevant stakeholders. The deadline for this first call for applications is 20 August. Read about the application procedure and selection criteria for the Fundamental Rights Platform on our website: » http://fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php <» http://fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php>

We are also inviting civil society to give its suggestions regarding the Agency's work programme 2009 and feedback regarding the Agency's Annual Report 2008. The results of these consultations will feed into the strategic planning of the Agency, as well as into the preparation of the work programme 2009. The deadline for both consultations is 20 August. The consultation guidelines are available on the FRA website: » http://fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php <» http://fra.europa.eu/fra/index.php>

We are very much looking forward to receiving your contributions.

With best wishes,

On behalf of Pia Tirronen

Inês Albergaria

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

Communication and External Relations Unit

Rahlgasse 3 AT-1060 Vienna

Tel: +43-1-58030643 - Fax: +43-1-58030693

Mail: » inesmendanha.albergaria@fra.europa.eu