France and the Genocide

April 8, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A Roma association is calling for France to recognize the genocide of the “Sinti, Gitans, Manouches, Yenish, and Travellers.” The association, represented by lawyer and writer Anina Ciuciu, great-granddaughter of Romanians deported during the Second World War, initiated a proposed resolution, which was placed on the agenda for April 8th in the European Affairs Committee of the National Assembly.

Un collectif de descendants de Roms appelle à faire reconnaître par la France le génocide des « Sintis, Gitans, Manouches, Yéniches et Voyageurs ». In: Le Monde. 08.04.2026. https://www.lemonde.fr/m-le-mag/article/2026/04/08/un-collectif-de-descendants-de-roms-appelle-a-faire-reconnaitre-par-la-france-le-genocide-des-sintis-gitans-manouches-yeniches-et-voyageurs_6678257_4500055.html

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ODHIR On International Roma Day

April 8, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A statement of the ODHIR about the International Roma day.

On International Roma Day, ODIHR Director calls for renewed efforts to ensure the security, equality and inclusion of Roma and Sinti communities. In: ODHIR. 08.04.2026. https://odihr.osce.org/odihr/663109

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International Roma Day

April 8, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A recapitulative of the events and people who were involved in the first World Roma Congress which led to the recogintion og the International Roma day on April 8th.

International Romani Day: 55 years ago in Orpington, England, the modern history of the Romani nation started to be written. In: Romea. 08.04.2026. https://romea.cz/en/communities/international-romani-day-55-years-ago-in-orpington-england-the-modern-history-of-the-romani-nation-started-to-be-written#google_vignette