Alliance for Public Awareness
Acronym: APA
General Information
Identification Code: 260148750963-67
Website: [object Object]
Entity Form: Limited Company (non-profit)
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 8/17/2023
EP Accredited Number: 1
Mission & Interests
Goals: Alliance for Public Awareness engages in various activities to provide public awareness on issues relating to human rights and democracy, civil liberties, foreign policy, and other public issues in Europe related to Iran and the region, within the framework of European law.
Our members and activists are engaged in community work on issues related to Europe and world affairs.
-Promotion of tolerance among different cultures and rejecting any kind of fundamentalism and extremism, in particular Islamic fundamentalism.
-Promoting public awareness about the dangers spread by fundamentalism and its consequences for the people of Europe and the world over.
-Inform the public of the true desire of the people in the Middle Ease and in particular Iran for peace, security, democratic values and good relation with the world community.
-To inform the public of Iran’s rich and ancient culture and civilization.
To achieve these goals we organize cultural, educational and other public events.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Culture and media
- External relations
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- Humanitarian aid and civil protection
- International co-operation and development
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Migration and asylum
- Trans-European Networks
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 1. Combating Discrimination and Promoting Religious Freedom:
Initiatives addressing discrimination based on religion or belief through public policies and papers. Efforts aimed at safeguarding the rights and freedoms of individuals from diverse religious backgrounds. Promotion of understanding, tolerance, and acceptance across various religious groups.
2. EU-Iran Relations and Diplomatic Communication:
Publications and policies outlined by the External Relations and Foreign Affairs Council concerning the European Union's interactions with Iran. Comprehensive examination of EU's engagement, negotiations, and collaborations with Iran on a diplomatic level. Insights into strategies to manage challenges and foster mutual cooperation in the context of EU-Iran relations.
3. Cultural Engagement in European Parliament's External Relations:
Examination of the role of culture within the External Relations branch of the European Parliament. Comprehensive final report highlighting the significance of cultural aspects in international relations. A series of detailed country reports exploring cultural dynamics and their impact on external relations.
4. Strengthening Equality:
Initiatives to uphold and strengthen equal rights for all individuals. Collaborative efforts among member bodies to combat discrimination in various domains, including gender, religion, and more. Sharing of best practices, research, and policy recommendations to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
We also aim to strengthen EU legislation on human rights and democracy in Iran including in relation to the following two adopted texts, and similar future texts:
The death of Mahsa Amini and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2022-0352_EN.html
EU response to the protests and executions in Iran (2023/2511(RSP))
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2023-0016_EN.html
Communication Activities: We hold events across Europe including in the EU. We publish material to help educate and inform the public.
Example cases of our various conferences on EU policy toward Iran:
https://apa-ice.org/2023/08/01/european-policy-on-iran-recommendations/
https://apa-ice.org/2023/06/30/international-conference-in-paris-explores-effective-western-policy-options-for-iran-amid-popular-uprising/
https://apa-ice.org/2021/08/27/irans-1988-massacre-online-conference-by-experts-jurists-witnesses/
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Unofficial groupings
Head Office
Address: Union HouseNew Union Street
Post Code: CV1 2NT
City: Coventry
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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EU Office
Address: Union HouseNew Union Street
Post Code: CV1 2NT
City: Coventry
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: [object Object]
Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 8
Members25 Percent: 2
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 10
Members F T E: 1.2999999523162842
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Iranian Communities in Europe (ICE)
Iranian community in Belgium, including associations listed here: https://freeirancommunity.be/about
Comité de Soutien aux Droits de l'Homme en Iran (CSDHI)
Association delle Donne Democratiche Iraniane in Italia
Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK
Iran Libero e Democratico (Italia)
Iranian youth association in Switzerland
Association de Réfugiés politiques pour les droits de l'homme – France
Associazione Medici e Farmacisti Democratici Iraniani in Italia
Association des jeunes Iraniens pour la démocratie et la liberté-Luxembourg
Iranska Kvinnosamfundet i Sverige (Sweden)
Anglo-Iranian Professionals Association of Iranian Political Prisoners-UK
Associazione Italiana per i Diritti Umani in Iran