The Council of Europe is implementing the Roma Integration III Joint Programme in partnership with the European Union to strengthen the capacity of governments in the Western Balkans and Türkiye to address challenges faced by Roma communities. This initiative includes developing and implementing public policies across various sectors, including housing, employment, education, and combating antigypsyism.
As part of this programme, the Council of Europe is launching a competitive bidding procedure for a framework contract for consultancy services aimed at creating media content, assets, and guidelines to promote the positive portrayal of Roma in the media and combat antigypsyism. 

As part of this programme, the Council of Europe is launching a competitive bidding procedure for a framework contract for consultancy services aimed at creating media content, assets, and guidelines to promote the positive portrayal of Roma in the media and combat antigypsyism.

The framework contract will cover three key areas:

• Lot 1: Production of visual materials (e.g., photography, illustrations) representing Roma as empowered members of society.
• Lot 2: Development of written, video, and audio materials showcasing Roma contributions to society.
• Lot 3: Training delivery for media professionals to implement guidelines for accurate and respectful representation of Roma communities.

The contract is expected to be implemented by 31 March 2026, with tenders due by 18 December 2024, 23:59 CET. The Council of Europe is looking for a maximum of 10 providers per lot (provided enough tenders meet the criteria indicated below) to support the project with particular expertise in creating written, visual, and audio media content, assets, and guidelines aimed at promoting a positive portrayal of Roma in the media and combating antigypsyism.

Questions regarding the procedure can be submitted to roma.team@coe.int no later than five working days before the deadline.

For detailed information, refer to the tender file and Act of Engagement.

This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Strategic Action Plan for Roma and Traveller Inclusion (2020 2025) Priority 5.2. Support democratic governance and promote public trust and accountability. Its objective is to co-fund national projects aimed at fostering the political participation of Roma and Travellers. The Council of Europe is looking for grantees to organise training sessions of the Roma Political Schools in: France, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

 HOW TO APPLY?

Please read carefully all documents of the Call

Documents to be submitted:

• the completed and signed Application Form (See Appendix I), please also provide a copy of this document in Word;
• a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II), please also provide a copy of the budget in Excel;
  • the other supporting documents:
  • CVs of the proposed coordinators and participants/mentors
  • document certifying the registration of the non-profit entity;
  • bank /financial statements authorized by a financial officer of the applicant;
  • contact details of referees;

Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.

The application form completed and signed, together with the supporting documents, must be submitted in electronic form (preferably Word and PDF, please also provide the excel version of the estimated budget and word version of the application form) to the following e-mail address: roma.politicalschools@coe.int. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: Call for proposals – GRANTS – Roma Political Schools 2023.

Applications must be received before 31 March 2023 (at 23:59 CET). Applications received after the above-mentioned date will not be considered.

 Call for Proposals

• Appendix I - Application form
• Appendix II – Provisional budget

Within the framework of the Joint European Commission and Council of Europe EQUIROM Programme, the Council of Europe is organising a call for tenders for national co-ordinators in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.

National co-ordinators will support the implementation of EQUIROM Programme actions by:

• Coordinating, providing support for and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of the project activities on the national level;
• Provide expertise and advice on developing partnerships with relevant institutions;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Facilitating organisation of project activities and trainings;
• Ensuring the visibility of the project.

For all information on this call and details on the procedure please refer to the documents below.
Tender file – Act of Engagement

 Deadline for applying: 07 March 2023

Within the framework of the Joint European Commission and Council of Europe ROMACT Programme, the Council of Europe is organising a call for tenders for consultants in Bulgaria.

Consultants will support the implementation of ROMACT Programme by providing consultancy services on various topics:

• Social economy / entrepreneurship;
• Social protection and children’s rights;
• Access to EU funds for small and large-scale infrastructure projects.

For all information on this call and details on the procedure please refer to the documents below.
Tender file – Act of Engagement

 Deadline for applying: 24 October 2022

Within the framework of the Joint European Commission and Council of Europe ROMACT Programme, the Council of Europe is organising a call for tenders for consultants in Romania.

Consultants will support the implementation of ROMACT Programme by providing consultancy services on various topics:

• Social economy / entrepreneurship & dual/vocational education;
• Social protection and children’s rights;
• Fundraising, community marketing and advocacy;
• Access to EU funds for small and large-scale infrastructure projects.

For all information on this call and details on the procedure please refer to the documents below.
Tender file – Act of Engagement

 Deadline for applying: 24 October 2022

Within the framework of the Joint European Commission and Council of Europe ROMACT Programme, the Council of Europe is organising a call for tenders for consultants in Romania for Hungarian speakers.

Consultants will support the implementation of ROMACT Programme by providing consultancy services on various topics:

• Access to funds (EU funds / Operational Programmes and other donors); Project Cycle Management; Public Procurement; Strategic planning;
• Access to EU funds for small and large-scale infrastructure projects.

For all information on this call and details on the procedure please refer to the documents below.
Tender file – Act of Engagement

 Deadline for applying: 24 October 2022

(Youth) Participation is central to any youth-focused policy or programme. The agency of Roma youth leaders and young people in matters related to Roma youth is essential to overcome remaining barriers and prejudice about Roma young people. Therefore, the training course aims at building competences of youth leaders in order to develop Roma youth participation projects and programmes at local and national level, with a concern for social inclusion, gender equality and combating antigypsyism.

Its specific objectives include:

• To share and deepen understandings, in theory and practice, of youth participation in a human rights framework and how it experienced by Roma young people across Europe;
• To strengthen participants ability and confidence in applying principles of youth participation, human rights education, gender equality and combating antigypsysim with other young people;
• To identify and explore enabling/disabling factors and barriers to Roma youth participation based on the personal experience of participants and the realities of their communities and organisations;
• To support participants in developing or initiating projects or strategies for Roma youth participation at local and national level according to a double mainstreaming approach;
• To support networking and cooperation among participants and their organisations, especially in view of strengthening youthled Roma youth organisations and networks at national and European level

  4-9 October 2021

  European Youth Centre Strasbourg

 Call for participants

  Apply online

 Deadline for applications: 19 September 2021, 23:59 CET

This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Strategic Action Plan for Roma and Traveller Inclusion (2020 2025) Priority 5.2. Support democratic governance and promote public trust and accountability. It aims to co-fund national projects aimed at fostering the political participation of Roma. The Council of Europe is looking for grantees to organise Roma Political Schools in the following countries: Albania, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Ukraine.

 HOW TO APPLY?

Please read carefully all documents of the Call

Documents to be submitted:

• the completed and signed Application Form (See Appendix I), please also provide a copy of this document in Word;
• a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II), please also provide a copy of the budget in excel;
• the other supporting documents:
  • CVs of the proposed coordinators and participants/mentors
  • document certifying the registration of the non-profit entity;
  • bank /financial statements authorized by a financial officer of the applicant;
  • contact details of referees.

Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.

The application form completed and signed, together with the supporting documents, must be submitted in electronic form (preferably Word and PDF, please also provide the excel version of the estimated budget and word version of the application form) to the following e-mail addressroma.politicalschools@coe.int. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: Call for proposals – GRANTS – Roma Political Schools 2021.

Applications must be received before 21 April 2021 (at 23:59 CET).

Applications received after the above-mentioned date will not be considered.

Call for Proposals

• Appendix I - Application form  
• Appendix II – Estimated budget

Within the framework of the Joint European Union/ Council of Europe Programme ROMACTED Phase II on “Promoting good governance and Roma empowerment at local level”, the Call for Proposals for the Support Organisations is now published.

The Joint European Union/ Council of Europe ROMACTEDII Programme will be a natural follow-up to the implementation of Phase I of the ROMACTED Programme in the Western Balkans and Turkey (2017-2020), which will serve to consolidate and expand efforts to improve the integration of Roma populations in local communities through enhanced participation in local policymaking and implementation of local actions. ROMACTEDII will continue to assist the local authorities to integrate Roma specific dimensions/measures into the mainstream local policies, action plans related to these policies, budgets and public service delivery, thereby enhancing democratic participation and empowerment of local Roma communities.

The Council of Europe will be assisted in the implementation of the ROMACTEDII Programme in the Beneficiary by a Support Team. This Support Team will comprise a Support Organisation, Focal Point and the Thematic Consultants and Facilitators selected through this Call for Tenders. In order to achieve the objectives of the programme, the ROMACTED methodology, which is outlined in the ROMACTED Handbook, will be followed.

For additional reading, please note that the ROMACTED methodology is a combination of the ROMED2 and ROMACT methodologies which are available online as follows: ROMED2 Guidelines for National and Local Facilitators and ROMACT Handbook.

Seven individual calls are available below:

• Albania ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• Bosnia and Herzegovina ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• Kosovo* ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• Montenegro ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• North Macedonia ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• Serbia ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation
• Turkey ROMACTEDII Call for Proposals for EU funds_Support Organisation

Application form and supporting documents:

• Application Form ROMACTEDII Support Organisation
• ANNEX II ESTIMATED BUDGET Grant Agreement ROMACTEDII
• G17.2 E ENG MODEL ANNEX III FINANCIAL REPORT (1 currency)
• G17.2 E ENG MODEL ANNEX III FINANCIAL REPORT (2 currencies)
• ROMACTEDII Grant Agreement

The application form, completed and signed, together with the supporting documents (including the provisional budget in Excel), must be submitted in electronic form (Word, Excel and/or PDF) to the following e-mail address: romacted@coe.int. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: ROMACTEDII Grants – Call for Proposals (name of Beneficiary).

Applications must be received before 12 January 2021 23:59 CET. Applications received after the above mentioned date will not be considered.

 Questions regarding this specific call for proposals must be sent at the latest one week before the deadline for the submission of proposals, in English, and shall be exclusively sent to the following address: romacted@coe.int, with the following reference in subject: ROMACTEDII Grants – Questions.

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

Dans le cadre de la phase II du programme conjoint de l’Union européenne et du Conseil de l'Europe ROMACTED sur la "Promotion de la bonne gouvernance et de l'autonomisation des Roms au niveau local", un appel d'offres (consultants thématiques et animateurs) pour la fourniture de services de conseil sur l'inclusion des Roms au niveau local et régional dans les sept bénéficiaires a été lancé.

Veuillez trouver ci-dessous le lien de chaque bénéficiaire spécifique pour postuler à l'appel d'offres pour la fourniture de services de conseil :

ALBANIE

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

BOSNIE ET HERZÉGOVINE

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

KOSOVO*

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

MONTENEGRO

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

MACÉDOINE DU NORD

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

SERBIE

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

TURQUIE

• Tender File
• Act of Engagement

Le programme conjoint ROMACTEDII de l'Union européenne et du Conseil de l'Europe sera un prolongement naturel de la mise en œuvre de la phase I du programme ROMACTED dans les Balkans occidentaux et en Turquie (2017-2020), qui servira à consolider et à accroître nos efforts visant à améliorer l'intégration des populations roms dans les communautés locales par une participation accrue à l'élaboration des politiques locales et à la mise en œuvre des actions locales. ROMACTEDII continuera d'aider les autorités locales à intégrer des aspects et des mesures spécifiques aux Roms dans les politiques locales générales, les plans d'action liés à ces politiques, les budgets et la prestation de services publics, renforçant ainsi la participation démocratique et l'autonomisation des communautés roms locales.

Le Conseil de l'Europe sera assisté dans la mise en œuvre du programme ROMACTEDII dans le pays bénéficiaire par une équipe de soutien. Cette dernière comprendra un organisme de soutien, un point focal ainsi que des consultants et facilitateurs thématiques sélectionnés dans le cadre du présent appel d'offres. Afin d'atteindre les objectifs du programme, la méthodologie ROMACTED, qui est décrite dans le manuel ROMACTED, sera suivie.

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez noter que la méthodologie ROMACTED est une combinaison des méthodologies ROMED2 et ROMACT qui sont disponibles en ligne (en anglais) comme suit : les lignes directrices et ressources pour les facilitateurs locaux et nationaux de ROMED2 et le manuel de ROMACT.

Veuillez noter que les dossiers dans le cadre de cet appel d'offres doivent être envoyés au Conseil de l'Europe par voie électronique (uniquement à l'adresse suivante cdm@coe.int et indiquer comme objet la correcte référence de l'appel).

La date limite de soumission des offres est le 12 janvier 2021 (23:59 CET).

Les questions concernant cette procédure spécifique d'appel d'offres doivent être envoyées au plus tard une semaine avant la date limite de soumission des offres, en anglais, exclusivement à l'adresse suivante : romacted@coe.int

*Cette désignation est sans préjudice des positions sur le statut et est conforme à la résolution 1244 (1999) du Conseil sur la déclaration d'indépendance du Kosovo

The Council of Europe is currently implementing the Strategic Action Plan on Roma and Travellers Inclusion (2020-2025) which translates the strategic objectives of the organisation regarding the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law into a policy framework for the social and intercultural inclusion of Roma and Travellers in Europe. The Plan provides a framework that is flexible and adaptable to country-specific conditions, serving as a roadmap and practical tool for the design, implementation and adjustment of programmes and actions.

In that context, it is looking for a Provider for the provision of consultancy (expert) services for developing a position paper on quality and inclusive education for Roma and Travellers communities within the framework of the Strategic Action Plan. More details of the specific objectives of the position paper can be found within the accompanying concept note document. For the specific deliverables, please see Section A of the Act of Engagement.

This specific tender procedure aims at concluding a one-off contract for the provision of deliverables described in the Act of Engagement (See attached). A tender is considered valid for 120 calendar days as from the closing date for submission.

Deadline for submission of tenders/offers: 14 June 2020

Email for submission of tenders/offers: inschool@coe.int

• Terms of reference 
• Act of engagement
• Concept note 

This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Strategic Action Plan for Roma and Traveller Inclusion (2020 2025) Priority 5.2. Support democratic governance and promote public trust and accountability. It aims to co-fund national projects aimed at fostering the political participation of Roma. The Council of Europe is looking for grantees to organise Roma Political Schools in the following countries: Greece, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Ukraine.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please read carefully all documents of the Call

Documents to be submitted:

• the completed and signed Application Form (See Appendix I), please also provide a copy of this document in word;
• a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II), please also provide a copy of the budget in excel;

the other supporting documents:

• CVs of the proposed coordinators and participants/mentors
• document certifying the registration of the non-profit entity;
• bank /financial statements authorized by a financial officer of the applicant;
• contact details of referees;

Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.

The application form completed and signed, together with the supporting documents, must be submitted in electronic form (preferably Word and PDF, please also provide the excel version of the estimated budget and word version of the application form) to the following e-mail address: roma.politicalschools@coe.int. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: Call for proposals – GRANTS – Roma Political Schools 2020.

Applications must be received before 17 April 2020 (at 23:59 CET). Applications received after the above-mentioned date will not be considered.

Call for Proposals

Appendix I - Application form

Appendix II – Estimated budget

Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania

Call for tenders for the provision of Consultancy Services on Access to Justice for Roma Women in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Romania

Tender currently open – deadline 30 October 2019

Within the framework of the Joint EU/CoE project JUSTROM3 “Roma Women’s Access to Justice”, the Council of Europe has launched a Call for Tenders (National Coordinators, Consultants with legal expertise and Facilitators) for the provision of consultancy services on Access to Justice for Roma Women in the four countries of implementation (Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Romania).

You will find below the link per specific country to apply to the Call for Tenders for the provision of consultancy services.

Please note that Tender files must be sent to the Council of Europe both electronically (only to the following address cdm@coe.int and with the correct reference of the call in the subject line) and in paper hardcopy (please follow the exact specification in the call).

Deadline for the submission of tenders: 30 October 2019 (23:59 CET), as evidenced by the postmark, or by the receipt of delivery provided by the dispatching company.

Questions regarding this specific tendering procedure shall be sent at the latest by 23 October 2019, in English, and shall be exclusively sent to the following address: justrom@coe.int  Answers will be published online.

The Council of Europe, within the framework of its Thematic Action Plan on the Inclusion of Roma and Travellers (2016-2019), is implementing a project on “Strengthening the capacity of law enforcement to counter discrimination and hate crimes against Roma”.

The project aims to address anti-Roma hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova, Slovak Republic and Ukraine through the development and provision of specific knowledge and methods to support law enforcement authorities to adequately identify, investigate and prevent racially motivated crimes and discrimination against Roma with full respect and compliance paid to national law and European standards.

In that context, it is looking for Providers for the provision of capacity building activities on countering discrimination and hate crimes against Roma and Traveller communities for police and law enforcement authorities in the member States, presently in the Republic of Moldova, Slovak Republic and Ukraine, to be requested by the Council on an as needed basis.

This specific tender procedure aims at concluding a framework contract for the provision of deliverables described in the Act of Engagement (see below). A tender is considered valid for 120 calendar days as from the closing date for submission.

Type of contract – Framework Contract

Duration – Until 31 December 2021 (with possibility of renewal)

Deadline for submission of tenders/offers – 17 September 2019

Email for submission of tenders/offers – roma.team@coe.int

Tender Documents

• Terms of Reference
• Act of Engagement

The Council of Europe within the framework of its Thematic Action Plan on the Inclusion of Roma and Travellers (2016-2019) and its updated Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2016-2021) is implementing activities for the development of child-friendly campaign materials to further develop its Dosta! campaign “Go beyond prejudice, meet the Roma” (www.dosta.org). In that context, it is looking for Provider(s) to produce a child-friendly video clip of approximately 2 minutes, while respecting the age set for the targeted audience (15-17-year-old children) and specific requirements indicated in the call for tenders (see also Concept Outline for Video Spot/Clip in the Annexe). The expected video clip/spot will be used as a campaign tool and will be distributed through joint efforts of the Roma and Travellers Team and Children’s Rights Division. This distribution will be made through websites and social media and will be provided to both the Ad Hoc Committee for the Rights of the Child (CAHENF) and the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (CAHROM). It will also be used as part of the training material for the child-friendly DOSTA! campaign toolkit and be used in formal and informal educational settings to address discrimination, anti-Gypsyism and stereotypes towards Roma children.

BACKGROUND

"Dosta", a word in a variant of the Romani language meaning "enough", is the title of an awareness raising campaign, launched by the Council of Europe aimed at bringing non-Roma people closer to Roma citizens by breaking down the barriers caused by deeply rooted prejudice and stereotypes.

The Dosta! campaign is a response to the need to combat the distinct racism, discrimination and intolerance that many Roma face in Europe today, despite the fact that Roma have lived in Europe since the 13th century. The various tools and resources developed so far for the campaign, address an adult audience and include videos, radio clips, exhibitions, awards, and a Dosta! toolkit to combat anti-Gypsyism and discrimination, fight prejudice and stereotypes and raise awareness among the general population about Romani culture, language and history.

Dosta! campaign website: www.dosta.org.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK

Produce a child-friendly video clip for the Council of Europe’s DOSTA! Campaign, taking into account the recommendations in the Concept Outline below. The material will be distributed through joint efforts of the Roma and Travellers Team and the Children’s Rights Division. This distribution will be made through websites and social media and will be provided to both the Ad hoc Committee for the Rights of the Child (CAHENF) and the Ad hoc Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (CAHROM). It is expected that this material will be translated, in due time, into non-official languages of the Council of Europe, including Romanes.

CONCEPT OUTLINE

Two child friendly video clips were developed in 2018 for children between 6-14 years of age as part of the child friendly consultations project.

Video clip 1: Open your Mind - Go beyond stereotypes

Video clip 2: Open your Mind - Go beyond prejudice

See below concept outlines for the third Video Spot/Clip – target audience 15-17-year-old children.

Tender Documents

• Background on the DOSTA! Campaign
• Terms of Reference
• Act of Engangement

TENDER QUERIES

1.I am not quite sure about the format you are requesting for this clip. When you say “real people / real life setting” do you mean fiction or documentary?

Answer: In comparison to the previous two videos clips which were animated, it would be appropriate to have this video with real children and adults taking into account the target audience of 15-17 year olds. This video clip will form part of a child friendly campaign to combat negative stereotypes and prejudices against Roma. Therefore, it is neither exclusively fiction nor documentary in approach but rather where Roma and non-Roma children can come together and discuss this topic and campaign against anti-Gypsyism.

2. It would be great to shoot real kids talk about the issues but in this case could you provide access to Roma and other kids at this age group who would give their consent (them and their parents) to participate? I think if this is done with actors it would look very fake.

Answer:

During the child consultations which took place in Albania, Hungary and Spain in 2017, over 70 Roma and non-Roma children took part in the mini training-consultations to gather the views of the children. It would be appropriate to contact the 3 NGOs that conducted the consultations to locate the children that we initially involved and to get them involved. Consent was gained at the time of the consultations. Below you will find the links to see these child participation consultations and views of the children:

Albanian video:

https://youtu.be/bGd8vAkhcUc

Hungarian videos:

https://youtu.be/FmDKbMEdTr0

https://youtu.be/IrnNNCwMLXs

3. What would be the difference between fictional and documentary approach, and would either be acceptable?

Answer: Yes, either approach would be an acceptable tender. In terms of what would be viewed as a ‘fictional’ approach and what would be viewed as a ‘documentary’ approach, please find some examples below:

Fictional approach:

Violence in sport

Child protection

Documentary approach:

Roma in Portugal

In the above videos, children’s voice overs have been used which is perhaps a better way to film once and then use French and English voice overs. In the second video no voices have been used at all.

4. Is it possible to outsource part of the work to other persons/organisations?

Yes, outsourcing is possible with our written consent. Please consult ARTICLE 6 – MODIFICATIONS (Page 4) of the Act of Engagement for further information.

5. Do you have translations of the slogans in French?

Yes, please find these below:

Give nothing to racism – Stop anti-Gypsyism! - «Ne laissez rien au racisme - Halte à l'antitsiganisme!»

Dosta! Campaign to fight anti-Gypsyism - «Campagne Dosta! de lutte contre l'antitsiganisme»

Call for Contributions to the Factsheets on Romani history and culture

The factsheets aim to provide basic information on the history and culture of the Roma for a wider audience including teachers, students, decision-makers, experts working on topics related to Roma and all others interested in Romani culture and history.

This activity is part of the implementation of Recommendation (2009)4 on the education of Roma and Travellers in Europe of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Drawing up fact sheets to assist with the training of teachers ties in directly with several of the priorities set out in the Recommendation, in particular with regard to Section III. Curriculum, teaching material and teacher training

17. Romani history and culture should be appropriately reflected in the general curriculum, including teaching about the Roma extermination as part of the Holocaust/genocide of Roma.

18. In accordance with the provisions of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (1995) (ETS No. 157) and of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (1992) (ETS No. 148), curriculum and teaching materials should be made available, where appropriate, for Romani and Traveller children (and other children by choice) to learn their language, history and culture.

Factsheets

The work related to education is designed from the intercultural education angle and sets out to provide teachers with the necessary training to deal with culturally diversified pupils; the material relating to the history and culture of the Romani people may be used by all teachers and especially, but not exclusively, by those with Romani children in their classes. The factsheet presentation has been devised with this idea in mind. Each factsheet has an educational use as a means for teacher training, and is also a means of providing information and promoting awareness both for Romani people and other interested users. It must be a tool promoting knowledge, communication, understanding and mutual respect among the different communities. Consequently, the sheets have been drafted so as to satisfy the dual requirement of clarity for as many users as possible, as well as and content quality.

There are several types of factsheets: multi-discipline or global sheets aimed at improving understanding of Romani issues in a broad European context and, for reasons of educational curriculum and more localised interests, national or regional factsheets for individual member states. For instance, a fundamental theme such as the Nazi period in Romani history is covered by complementary “European” factsheets and specific national ones. Some factsheets may concentrate on a specific event of general importance in the history of the Romani people, such as the period of slavery in the Romanian principalities or the Great Gypsy Round-up in Spain.

The factsheets currently cover four main areas: history, culture, language and literature. A number of series are scheduled for each of these main areas, with a set of factsheets, for example in the area of history on origins; policies; the Holocaust period (in Europe as a whole and state by state); factsheets for each state, comprising a section on history right from the earliest archives attesting to the presence of Roma in the state in question, and another on contemporary history, specifying the size of the Romani population, their geographical distribution and their political situation; a series on famous Romani figures; arts and crafts activities; and dwellings. When compiled together, the factsheets will form an encyclopaedia of Romani history, culture and politics which can be further developed.

The need for quality

• Romani history and culture are often unknown to both the general public and educational staff; many deep-rooted prejudices and stereotypes subsist in this field.
• The themes addressed are highly sensitive for both the Romani people themselves and their environment; great circumspection is therefore required in this area, and the documents produced must, as far as possible, be of impeccable quality.
• This presupposes enlisting the services of qualified experts to deal with specific items included in the factsheet preparation and production programme.
• Furthermore, each factsheet must be proofread/reviewed before dissemination.

Technical specifications

Factsheets should have an informative character, be written in a popular scientific style and provide an overview of the selected topic based on relevant academic literature. Although based on the best scientific expertise available, the factsheets do not aim to provide an overall scientific and critical description of Romani history and culture.

This call targets experts in Romani studies who aim to create new factsheets on Romani history and culture within the pre-defined framework and structure given by the existing factsheets (see: http://romafacts.uni-graz.at). Proposals for new factsheets will be peer-reviewed.

In addition, suggestions for the correction of existing factsheets on history and culture are welcome. Demands for substantial changes will also be peer-reviewed. In case of positive reviews, the necessary amendments will be implemented by the editorial team.^[1]

Information for Contributors

Submission process

Prior to the production of a factsheet, authors are asked to provide the following information:

• the title of the factsheet and its general topic (culture or history);
• the number of the factsheet within the given structure (see website);
• a brief summary of the factsheet in English (ca. 300 words);
• a bibliography of literature relevant to the factsheet.

Proposals have to be submitted via email to roma.team@coe.int not later than 31 May 2019.

The outcome of the review should ideally be communicated within one month after receipt of the proposal. In case of positive reviews the author will receive a consultancy contract to produce the respective factsheet under the following conditions:

Length

Please adhere to one of the following limits on length, taking into account that the number of characters includes also the list of literature and a brief (one paragraph) abstract of the factsheet.

• 2-page factsheet: 7 000 to 7 500 characters including spaces + 3 illustrations (at least);
• 4-page factsheet: 14 500 to 15 000 characters including spaces + 6 illustrations (at least);
• 8-page factsheet: 29 000 to 29 500 characters including spaces + 12 illustrations (at least).

Even though the above limits will be followed, authors may be asked to slightly extend or shorten their manuscripts or provide additional illustrations in order to fit the layout of the factsheets.

The author’s remuneration for an illustrated factsheet written in proper English and in compliance with the aforementioned guidelines will amount to €50 (fifty euros) per page; an acknowledgement rather than a fee.

Illustrations

Factsheets must be illustrated by images (e.g. a map, photo, table, figure, graph, etc.) and/or text illustrations (e.g. Romani text sample, quotation etc.). Images must have high resolution (at least 250 dpi) and must be submitted separately from the document file. Illustrations must be numbered consecutively and provided with captions.

Terminology

Please use the term ‘Rom-‘ according to the following rules:

• Roma as plural noun for members of the group; e.g. the Roma who live in...; the Roma are a group of..., etc.
• Rom as singular noun denoting a ‘Romani man’;e.g. the oldest Rom in town is…, etc.
• Romni as singular noun denoting a 'Romani woman' with the plural Romnija; e.g. the oldest Romni in the village is ..., etc.
• Romani as an adjective, e.g. Romani community, Romani language, Romani culture, Romani children, etc.
• Romani as the name of the language, e.g. they speak Romani; Romani is not spoken in the village any longer, etc.

Format and style

You must adhere strictly to the format as set out in the style sheet which will be submitted with the consultancy contract.

[1] The factsheets on Romani literature will be expanded in a future stage which will also aim to include Romani music. The factsheets on Romani language remain unchanged for the time being.

 CALL FOR TENDERS FOR EXTERNAL EVALUATION

The Council of Europe is currently commissioning an external evaluation of the JUSTROM2 Joint Programme.

The evaluation serves the main purpose of assessing the effectiveness and potential impact of the JUSTROM programme during 16-month implementation period. It will contribute to further improving the orientation and approach of the Council of Europe and the European Commission under the JUSTROM joint programme and possibly beyond on activities related to access to justice.

For further details, please see the Terms of Reference below.

 Tenders must be sent to the Council of Europe in the form of:

• 1 electronic copy/scanned copy of the required documents (see relevant documents below) to be sent only to the following address justrom@coe.int. Tenders submitted to another e-mail account will be excluded from the procedure.

 Deadline for submission of tenders

• The deadline for submission of tenders is 17 December 2018 (midnight – GMT+1).
• Tenders shall be submitted in English.

 Relevant documents:

• Terms of Rerefence;
• Tender File;
• Act of Engagement.