Lithuania and Roma

March 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania has appealed to the State Language Inspectorate, the Chancellery of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, the Ministry of Culture, and the Main Commission on Official Ethics to evaluate the public statements made by the head of the State Language Inspectorate regarding the use of the words “Negro” and “Gypsy.”

Well, it’s about time …

Департамент нацменьшинств призывает учреждения не использовать язык дискриминации. In: LRT. 24.03.2026. https://www.lrt.lt/ru/novosti/17/2877467/departament-natsmen-shinstv-prizyvaet-uchrezhdeniia-ne-ispol-zovat-iazyk-diskriminatsii

Moldova News Eastern Europe

Education and Roma

March 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

On Thursday, March 25, over 30 young Roma from across Moldova, members of the Young Roma Network of the Republic of Moldova, presented the “Young Roma Manifesto”—a document outlining clear educational priorities. These include ensuring equal access to quality education, supporting students from vulnerable backgrounds, and continuously developing educational policies tailored to the needs of Roma communities. Thousands of teachers participated in public discussions on the concept of school subjects. During the event, held at the Ministry of Education and Research, young people highlighted the positive impact of specialized educational programs, especially scholarships for academic achievement, intended for Roma students in lyceums, vocational schools, and universities.

Дискуссии о приоритетах в сфере образования для молодых ромов. In: Noi. 27.03.2026. https://noi.md/ru/obshhestvo/diskussii-o-prioritetah-v-sfere-obrazovaniya-dlya-molodyh-romov

Netherlands News Western Europe

Theatre in Netherlands

March 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Hornemann Memorial Centre hosted the theatre performance ‘Rugzak vol Wantrouwen’ on Saturday, March 28. The performance highlighted the history and the lasting impact of the past on Roma and Sinti. It is a narrative theatre performance in which stories, music, and dance come together.

‘Rugzak vol Wantrouwen’ shows how events, particularly during and after the Second World War, have left deep scars on the Roma and Sinti community. At the same time, the performance emphasizes the strength and resilience of this culture.

Theatervoorstelling ‘Rugzak vol Wantrouwen’ in Eindhoven belicht geschiedenis Roma en Sinti. In: AD. 20.03.2026. https://www.ad.nl/eindhoven/theatervoorstelling-rugzak-vol-wantrouwen-in-eindhoven-belicht-geschiedenis-roma-en-sinti~a7c7a7e2/