Roma Foundation – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:38:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Roma Foundation – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Trash – Continued https://rroma.org/trash-continued/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trash-continued Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:38:07 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33747 The reality show “The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives” has faced backlash from the traveller community, who find it embarrassing and insulting, calling for it to be taken off air.

The show follows Trewley-Precious Wass, a TikTok star navigating her mixed Romani and non-Romani heritage, and her struggles with traditional gypsy rules imposed by her family.

Critics argue that the portrayal of gypsy wives in the show does not accurately represent the community and perpetuates negative stereotypes.

]]> Housing in Romania https://rroma.org/housing-in-romania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=housing-in-romania Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:37:18 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33744 The Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a program worth over 400 million lei to purchase 350 homes for Roma and other vulnerable communities, aiming for social integration rather than segregation.

Mayor Emil Boc emphasized that the initiative will use the SIEG mechanism to legally facilitate the purchase of homes and provide social services to the relocated families.

The program aims to eliminate informal settlements like Pata Rât by 2030, with over 500 individuals already relocated to decent housing through previous projects.

This is a drop of water on a hot stone …

]]> Bosnia and Fascism https://rroma.org/bosnia-and-fascism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bosnia-and-fascism Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:36:24 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33741 Young artist, author of the book “Cactus in an Orchid Field” and human rights activist Almir Agić, guesting on “Sarajevo Morning”, drew attention to the worrying level of hate speech and prejudice that the Roma community faces every day in public space.

On this occasion, Agić decided to speak about the worrying comments directed at young men and women of the Roma population instead of personal successes, emphasizing that dehumanization and racist rhetoric represent a serious problem for the entire society.

“The moment when fascism becomes a solution for something in our public space and society, it is not just a problem for Roma, it is a problem for our entire society.” – Almir Agić emphasized.

]]> Police Operations https://rroma.org/police-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-operations Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:35:35 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33738 Targeted police operations were conducted in Messinia, Argolis, and Corinthia as part of the Greek Police’s efforts to prevent and combat crime, particularly in areas inhabited by Roma communities. In Messinia, checks focused on camps in Meligalas, Panagakia, and Agia Triada, resulting in the arrest of 10 individuals for various offenses.

A 46-year-old Roma woman was arrested in Kalamata for not possessing a police identity card, and five traffic violations were recorded during the operations.

Seems meagre if, as the Greek press reports, Roma are responsible for the majority of the criminality in the country… What about the officials who embezzled millions of EU agrar help?

]]> Child Marriages https://rroma.org/child-marriages-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-marriages-2 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:34:48 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33735 Child marriages, particularly in Roma communities in Montenegro, continue despite legal prohibitions, with many girls entering into arranged marriages as young as 12 or 14 years old.

Victims like Jasmina recount experiences of abuse and lack of agency, with decisions about their marriages made by male family members without their consent.

Organizations are working to combat child marriages, but many cases remain unreported due to societal pressures and the normalization of these practices within the communities.

]]> Amnesty and Bulgaria https://rroma.org/amnesty-and-bulgaria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amnesty-and-bulgaria Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:33:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33727 Amnesty International’s regional office in Europe has sent an open letter to the mayor of Stara Zagora, Mr. Zhivko Todorov, requesting urgent information regarding the planned eviction of Roma families in the Lozenets neighborhood on July 22, 2026.

The letter expresses concerns about the lack of proper notice and the potential impact on approximately 64 Roma individuals, including children and elderly people, who may be affected by the eviction.

Amnesty International is seeking clarification on the municipality’s assessment of the situation, alternatives to eviction, and measures for providing adequate housing for those affected.

]]> Orban and Roma https://rroma.org/orban-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orban-and-roma-2 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33723 When Viktor Orbán’s returned to power in 2010, laws were changed to allow and promote the segregation of Roma students in Hungary, reversing previous integration efforts.

The Chance For Children Foundation (CFCF) successfully challenged school segregation through legal means prior to 2010, resulting in the integration of approximately 3,000 Roma students. The current situation shows a significant increase in Roma students attending segregated schools, with estimates suggesting that two-thirds are now in such institutions, compared to one-third before Orbán’s regime.

]]> Heat and Roma https://rroma.org/heat-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heat-and-roma Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33720 The Community Center of Sparta conducted an awareness campaign to prevent heatstroke, focusing on local Roma settlements.

The initiative aimed to educate vulnerable populations about the dangers of extreme heat, particularly for children who are often outdoors during peak sun hours.

Social workers provided information and distributed illustrated pamphlets with safety tips to ensure the message was accessible to all age groups.

Nice but what about better housing?

]]> Jenisch https://rroma.org/jenisch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jenisch Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:33:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33717 Markus Josl speaks Jenisch, a language influenced by German and Romani, which is now spoken by only a few people and is part of his cultural identity.

Jenische people share a mixed European culture with Roma, Sinti, and Jews, historically connected through travel and craftsmanship.

Josl, a Jenisch activist, aims to preserve his culture and language, advocating for political recognition of the Jenische as a distinct ethnic group in Austria.

]]> Trash https://rroma.org/trash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trash Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:32:20 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33714 Trewley-Precious Wass, a 26-year-old TikTok star, is featured in Channel 4’s reality series “The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives,” showcasing her life as a half Romani gypsy and half Gorger.

The show highlights her struggle with family expectations, particularly regarding her career as an influencer, which contrasts with traditional Traveller customs.

Trewley-Precious has a unique full name and three sisters with equally distinctive names, and she shares a close bond with her brother, Jamie John, who supports her choices.

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