The mission of FER is: • To PROMOTE the development of civic consciousness, enhancing values based on rule of law, creation of a culture of discussions and debates by enlarging the opportunities of freedom of speech and pluralism. • To STIMULATE youth and CSO participation in social and political affairs, increase their influence on the decision-making process, and raise the accountability of the public institutions. • To CREATE an alternative dialogue platform for meetings, discussions, and debates for representatives of civil society, youth, academia, and the field of culture, media, policymakers, and public figures. • To RAISE issues of public concern and create a new field for comprehensive discussions on these issues. • To BUILD the capacity of youth, civic activist groups, and media representatives and promote the development of legally conscious and demanding civil society. We believe that the dignified and legally conscious individual is the guarantee of a healthy society and we are working for promoting that.