Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:36:19 +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 Journalism Award https://rroma.org/journalism-award-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=journalism-award-2 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:36:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33178 The Council of Europe awarded several journalists for their ethical reporting on Roma and Travellers during a ceremony on June 18, 2026, in Strasbourg, France, coinciding with No Hate Speech Week.

Gwendolyn Albert accepted the award on behalf of Jana Baudyšová, highlighting the recognition of the entire editorial team of the magazine Romano voďi and their contributions to human rights and the Romani movement.

Other awardees included Adam Charlton, Paula Szewczyk, Višnja Višnjić Milić, and Eftychia Soufleri, with the awards emphasizing the importance of addressing prejudices and promoting dignity for the Romani community.

]]> Roma Education https://rroma.org/roma-education-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-education-2 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:59:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32964 Danijela Dimitrovska highlights that Roma communities in Europe face significant barriers in education and employment, with 36% unemployment among Roma and 56% of young Roma not engaged in education or training.

She emphasizes the need for education, vocational training, and support systems to enable equal participation in the labor market, while also addressing discrimination and racism as major obstacles. Dimitrovska calls for greater integration of Roma into society and warns that Europe cannot afford to exclude millions of young people, especially during times of labor shortages and social challenges.

While her position and statements are correct, the use of percentages is definitively not. There are no definitive population numbers for Roma in Europe. And if one doesn’t know, the population, percentages are meaningless.

]]> Dumitru Miclescu https://rroma.org/dumitru-miclescu-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dumitru-miclescu-2 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:19:17 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32639 The statement from the Coalition on Roma Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Recognition on the passing of Dumitru Miclescu, a Romanian survivor of the Genocide of the Roma during the Holocaust.

]]> Bulgaria Anti-Roma Rhetoric https://rroma.org/bulgaria-anti-roma-rhetoric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-anti-roma-rhetoric Wed, 13 May 2026 15:11:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32565 The European Court of Human Rights sided with Roma activists and journalists who argued national courts treated racist political rhetoric too narrowly while ignoring its wider impact on an entire minority community.

]]> Romani Gili Competition https://rroma.org/romani-gili-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romani-gili-competition Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32398 A competition celebratings Roma music and culture, Romani Gili 2026 is organised by the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC). The audience plays an important role. As much as 50 percent of the final result is represented by public support. The remaining 50 percent of the score is contributed by an expert jury appointed by ERIAC.

A young singer from Prekmurje, Nina Brasseur, is stepping onto the music stage again – this time with a great opportunity at an international competition. The 25-year-old singer, who was introduced to the general public in 2016 on the show Slovenija ima talent, is presenting herself today with her original song Sune (Dreams) and is competing to win the Romani Gili Contest 2026.

]]> Memory https://rroma.org/memory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memory Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:14:35 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32347 According to the Council of Europe, they key to prevent discrimination against Roma and travellers, is the importance of historical memory.

Unfortunately, not as simple, look at the Holocaust and Antisemitism.

]]> XV Congress https://rroma.org/xv-congress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=xv-congress Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:50:34 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32261 A press release announcing that Sofia will host the XV World Roma Congress, which will be held in the period 29–31 October 2026. The event is organized by the Association “United Civic Initiatives – OGI E ROMENGO” with chairman and main organizer Toma Mladenov.

According to the organisers, Delegations from over 40 countries are expected to participate, as well as representatives of international institutions such as the UN, the Council of Europe and the European Union. The forum is expected to be one of the most significant international events related to the Roma community in recent years.

]]> ODHIR On International Roma Day https://rroma.org/odhir-on-international-roma-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odhir-on-international-roma-day Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:29:55 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32161 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
]]> International Roma Day https://rroma.org/international-roma-day-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-roma-day-5 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:29:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32158 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.

]]> Opre Roma https://rroma.org/opre-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opre-roma-2 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32088 The Council of Europe launched the “Opre Roma” month. It celebrates the contribution to Roma, the culture, history and language to Europe.

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