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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Gonul Pultar
[mailto:gpultar@kulturad.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:34
AM<BR><B>To:</B> Onur Inal<BR><B>Subject:</B> CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Roma Rights
1/09: EU Roma Policy<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3></FONT><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3><STRONG><SPAN lang=HU
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Roma Rights 1/09: EU Roma
Policy</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV align=justify><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3><STRONG><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) is
seeking articles and other submissions (book reviews, interview with key figures
and conference reports) from a broad range of disciplines addressing the
adoption and implementation of a framework policy on Roma at the EU level.
Articles offering critical insight to lessons learned in similar processes in
other fields, as well as submissions reflecting the perspective of the
grassroots Roma movement, are particularly welcome.<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>At a time when human rights abuse of Roma is
becoming increasingly dramatic in <ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Europe</ST1:PLACE>, the
European Union remains without an integrated and comprehensive policy framework
specifically addressing this marginalized group, and many EU Member States do
not have national policies to improve the situation of Roma. During the 8
December 2008 General Affairs Council meeting, European Union leaders called on
the European Commission and EU Member States to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3> take account
of the situation of the Roma when designing and implementing policies, to make
better use of Structural and other Funds and to organise an exchange of good
practice and experience in the context of an integrated European
platform.<SPAN> </SPAN>However, this stops short of a commitment to
develop a framework policy to address issues impeding the human development of
persons of Roma origin.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>In this issue of Roma Rights, ERRC seeks
submissions which reflect on and seek to provide answers to questions
like:<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc><FONT face="times new roman,times"
size=3>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Is there a need for an EU Roma Policy, or is
it possible to mainstream Roma concerns in other EU policy processes to a
great enough degree to address the needs of this community? <O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">How should an EU Roma Policy be formulated,
endorsed and/or enforced? How should this process relate to the “integrated
European platform”? How should the competencies of the EU and the <ST1:PLACE
w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Members</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE
w:st="on">States</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE> be reflected?<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What should be the content of such a
Policy?<SPAN> </SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What experience and lessons from the
development of EU policy in other fields, such as gender, can be utilised in
the development of an EU Roma Policy? <O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What role is there for the grassroots Roma
movement in the formulation an EU Roma Policy? <O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">How should an EU Roma Policy relate to the
Decade of Roma Inclusion and other intergovernmental policy structures dealing
with Roma issues? <O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What influence/change could an EU Roma Policy
have on how the EU addresses the situation of Roma in its external relations
with non-EU countries? <O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Is there a business case for the development
of an EU Roma Policy?<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Can provisions on positive action in the Race
Equality Directive provide a basis for the development of an EU Roma Policy?
<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Would an EU Roma Policy positively influence
the daily life of Romani individuals and/or communities?<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
</FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>Submissions addressing the theme from other
perspectives are also welcome. <O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3><B><SPAN lang=HU
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Process<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>Full articles and a maximum 300 word
abstract must be submitted to the ERRC by <B>15 March 2009</B>. All submissions
will be reviewed by a committee of ERRC staff who will make the final selection
of articles for publication. <O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>Please send queries and submissions to the
Coordinating Editor of Roma Rights, Sinan Gokcen: <A
href="mailto:sinan.gokcen@errc.org">sinan.gokcen@errc.org</A>.
<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3><B><SPAN lang=HU
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Submission guidelines<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>All submissions and accompanying materials
must be written in British English.<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc><FONT face="times new roman,times"
size=3>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Submissions must be in electronic form and
accompanied by any relevant graphics or pictures. Submissions must follow the
<B><A href="http://www.errc.org/db/03/A4/m000003A4.pdf"><FONT
color=#800080>ERRC Style Sheet</FONT></A></B>.<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The length of submissions should not exceed
6,000 words for articles and 2,500 words for other items (e.g. book reviews or
conference reports), inclusive of footnotes.<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Footnote referencing should be utilised.
Submissions with bibliographical referencing will be sent back to
authors.<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">All contributions must be original, previously
unpublished material. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>The ERRC reserves the right to refuse
publication of submissions at any point prior to the publication of the Journal.
<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="times new roman,times" size=3><B><SPAN lang=HU
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Background<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>The ERRC is an international public interest
law organisation engaging in a range of activities to combat anti-Romani racism
and human rights abuse of Roma. The approach of the ERRC involves strategic
litigation, international advocacy, research and policy development, and human
rights training of Romani activists. <O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=HU style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="times new roman,times" size=3>Roma Rights is the ERRC’s flagship journal.
Published since 1996, Roma Rights has provided a forum for critical discussion
of some of the most important human rights concerns of Roma in <ST1:PLACE
w:st="on">Europe</ST1:PLACE>. The journal is widely distributed in <ST1:PLACE
w:st="on">Europe</ST1:PLACE> and highly respected as a resource in this field.
Each issue of Roma Rights is dedicated to a specific theme. All issues of Roma
Rights are available in electronic form at: <A
href="http://www.errc.org/Romarights_index.php"><FONT
color=#800080>http://www.errc.org/Romarights_index.php</FONT></A>.<O:P></O:P></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P>The European Roma Rights Centre is an international public interest law
organisation which monitors the human rights situation of Roma and provides
legal defence in cases of human rights abuse. For more information about the
European Roma Rights Centre, visit the ERRC on the web at <A
href="http://www.errc.org">http://www.errc.org</A> </P>
<P>To support the ERRC, please visit this link: <A
href="http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2735">http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2735</A>
</P>European Roma Rights Centre<BR>1386 Budapest 62<BR>P.O. Box
906/93<BR>Hungary<BR>Tel: +36.1.413.2200<BR>Fax:
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