CAN - The Cyprus Action Network

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil,
but because of those who look on and do nothing - Albert Einstein

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Structure

CAN consists of volunteer activists who are committed to bringing the issue of human rights violations in Cyprus to the attention of the international community.

It has geographically-dispersed local branches and maintains close contact with the ongoing events in Cyprus. CAN has no leadership structure, but acts as an umbrella for various activists sharing the concerns mentioned above.

Communication between volunteers is through e-mail and this medium is utilized to keep the volunteers up-to-date about the events in Cyprus, plan urgent actions and form strategies for achieving the goals mentioned above. The organization seeks and obtains assistance from dependable news sources in Cyprus and does what is in its power to disseminate the information obtained and draw the attention of the international community.

Any individual who agrees with the principles mentioned on these pages can join CAN. The members are expected to act as the points-of-contact for their region and are responsible for establishing contacts with other organizations in their area on behalf of CAN and try to get their support.

Leadership

CAN has no leadership structure and its members are geographically dispersed, thus decisions are made as follows.

All members are equal, and all members send/receive information through a common email list. All proposals for action are sent by the members to the email list.

Membership

CAN does not require membership dues, and is open to everyone. CAN does not discriminate on any basis. Anyone who wishes to become a member agrees to abide by the mission statement and the procedures by which CAN functions,as stated on this website. Members agree that they will be active,acknowledging the character and the goals of CAN. There are two different types of membership at CAN:

CAN Main:As a member of CAN Main you would expect at least 25 emails a day in your inbox discussing future projects,current projects,brainstorming,and updating the web page.All the last minute decision makings take place here,as well as all last minute panic attacks. To be considered for the can-main list,an email must be sent to membership@cyprusaction.org with "can-main" as the subject.Please include your personal information and the reasons you wish to join CAN.

CAN Friends:On this list you would receive an email once a week or so,keeping you updated on what CAN Main is working on and what they have decided.Your feedback on these issues,as well as your assistance in anyway possible would be crucial to keeping CAN an activist organization.To be considered for the can-friends list,an email must be sent to membership@cyprusaction.org with "can-friends" as the subject.Please include your personal information and the reasons you wish to join CAN.