Daily Archives: February 4, 2025

Poland: Disinformation

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Poland: Disinformation

Fighting disinformation is one of the priorities of the Polish presidency of the European Union. However, this problem is not limited only to the harmful influences of Russia and Belarus. In Poland, the distorted image of Roma in the media, perpetuating long-standing stereotypes and false narratives, is having increasing consequences. The latest report by the Dom na Pograniczu Foundation is the first in Poland to reveal the scale of this phenomenon, which contributes to the further marginalization of one of the most stigmatized social groups in the country.

Romanes Radio

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Romanes Radio

The Centre for Research and Preservation of Roma Culture from Novi Romanes Romani language. The project was funded by the Provincial Secretariat for Education and the RTV Roma Program Editorial Office, while the author and director is Dr. Marija Aleksandrovic.

Kyiv: National Forum on the Implementation of the Roma Strategy

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Kyiv: National Forum on the Implementation of the Roma Strategy

The event brought together Roma activists, representatives of civil society organizations, government representatives and international partners to discuss the involvement of Roma communities in public life and the development of an inclusive and diverse society in times of war.

The forum discussed the issues of discrimination against Roma, access to education, medical care and passporting of citizens, as well as ways to build a joint system of work, response and informing communities for the further implementation of programs and initiatives of various organizations.

Slovakia: Discrimination

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Slovakia: Discrimination

Michal Sivák, a gifted teacher and Rom has a job in a school in Bratislava. The problem: he can’t find an apartment as his applications are rejected because he is Rom.

He now says he won’t stay in education. What a waste.

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