Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:14:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Auschwitz Paintings https://rroma.org/auschwitz-paintings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auschwitz-paintings Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:14:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35012  Dina Gottliebova Babbitt was forced to create watercolors of Roma prisoners for Nazi physician Josef Mengele during the Holocaust, and she spent her life trying to reclaim these artworks from a museum.

Despite her efforts, the museum has refused to return the paintings, citing their historical significance and legal acquisition.

Babbitt’s daughters are now pursuing legal action to retrieve the artwork, highlighting the ongoing debate over art created under duress during the Holocaust.

]]> World Roma Congress https://rroma.org/world-roma-congress-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-roma-congress-2 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:55:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34966 Sofia will host a summit of Roma leaders from the Western Balkans and Europe in October, focusing on a new model of European Roma leadership. It lists itself at the 15th World Roma congress. Older organisations such as the International Romani Union (IRU) are, as far as we know not attending.

Zlatko Mladenov, the coordinator of the international meeting, emphasizes the need for Roma leaders to have a forward-looking vision for their community within Bulgarian society.

He criticizes the tendency to dwell on past issues and encourages leaders to propose solutions for the future instead.

]]> ADI-ROM https://rroma.org/adi-rom-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adi-rom-2 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:13:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34845 A meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (ADI-ROM) took place in Strasbourg on September 8-9, 2026, focusing on desegregation and inclusive education policies for Roma children.

The proposed recommendations aim to eliminate school segregation and create a quality, inclusive, and non-discriminatory educational environment, addressing issues beyond schools such as residential segregation and anti-Roma racism.

The Slovak Republic’s participation allowed for sharing experiences and contributing to the development of common standards, with a focus on sustainable funding for the implementation of these recommendations.

]]> Omacom and Omarchy https://rroma.org/omacom-and-omarchy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omacom-and-omarchy Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:05:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34744 Danish entrepreneur David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), creator of Ruby on Rails, founder of Omarchy and CTO of 37Signals, faced backlash for comparing Roma to ‘wolves’ and advocating for their deportation in a blog post, which has sparked controversy around his company 1Password’s support for the Omacom Foundation.

1Password and 37signals are investing $300,000 each into the Omacom Foundation which supports Omarchy, but this decision has led to criticism from clients and employees, with some users threatening to leave the service.

]]> IT and Extreme Right https://rroma.org/it-and-extreme-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-and-extreme-right Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:50:09 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34664 David Heinemeier Hansson has called for the extensive deportation of Roma and Sinti, raising controversy around his political views.

He is known as the creator of Ruby on Rails but has lost respect in the software community due to his right-wing political stance and support for far-right extremists.

Omarchy, an initiative associated with Hansson, is linked to his controversial reputation.

]]> Young Roma https://rroma.org/young-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-roma-2 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:29:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34503 The young Roma generation is determined to overcome discrimination and stigma in areas like education, housing, and employment, seeking self-determined paths.

Antiziganism is on the rise, with historical prejudices deeply rooted in society, leading to increased racism and stigmatization of Roma children.

The article highlights individual stories of young Roma who are breaking barriers and advocating for their rights, showcasing their aspirations and the challenges they face in a society that often marginalizes them.

]]> Roma Rights https://rroma.org/roma-rights-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-rights-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:33:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34215 The Roma Rights Network, coordinated by the European Roma Rights Centre, has published the first issue of the revived Roma Rights Review, highlighting the worsening situation of Roma rights in Europe due to the rise of far-right politics and increased criminalization of Roma communities.

The report details instances of police brutality, discrimination, and systemic racism against Roma, including specific cases in Greece and Hungary, and emphasizes the need for stronger protections and recognition of Roma as citizens with rights.

The publication calls for European institutions to maintain targeted funding for Roma equality and warns that attacks on Roma rights foreshadow broader erosions of rights for all marginalized groups.

]]> Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka https://rroma.org/anna-mirga-kruszelnicka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anna-mirga-kruszelnicka Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:08:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34158 Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka, a Polish Romani anthropologist and activist, leads the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, focusing on combating anti-Romani sentiment and promoting Romani identity through art and education.

She highlights the resurgence of anti-Romani attitudes in Europe, linking them to a broader decline in democratic values and the importance of minority rights as indicators of democracy.

The article discusses the need for systemic changes in education and public services to improve the socio-economic conditions of Romani communities, emphasizing the role of trust and collaboration between authorities and these communities.

]]> August 2nd. https://rroma.org/august-2nd-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-2nd-6 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:47:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33965 The European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti is officially observed on August 2, recognizing the genocide of approximately 500,000 Roma during the Nazi regime, with various countries in Central and Southeastern Europe participating in memorial events.

Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic have established official commemorations, while other countries like Bulgaria and Serbia observe the day informally or do not recognize it officially.

The memorial events often address not only historical atrocities but also contemporary issues of anti-Roma sentiment and discrimination in these regions.

]]> Roma in Europe https://rroma.org/roma-in-europe-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-europe-8 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:06:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33839 The European Union’s new strategy for combating discrimination against Roma, adopted on January 21, 2026, aims to address historical and institutional discrimination with more radical measures.

Roma, the largest ethnic minority in Europe, face significant socio-economic challenges, including high poverty rates and discrimination in access to education and healthcare.

The new strategy emphasizes education, equal rights, and political participation for Roma, while acknowledging the need to address broader societal issues that contribute to anti-Roma discrimination.

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