Czech Republic – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:17:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Czech Republic – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 How (not) to Count Children https://rroma.org/how-not-to-count-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-not-to-count-children Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:17:41 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35786 The Czech government has issued a set of guidelines on how to identify Roma children in schools. These are: Appearance, Ancestry, Typical surnames, speaking Romanes, having a parent who is supported by a state program aimed at Roma, Cultural practises, and Place of residence.

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]]> Prague: Exhibition https://rroma.org/prague-exhibition-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prague-exhibition-3 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:54:15 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35762 A new exhibition in Prague highlights the resistance of over 1,400 Roma fighters against Nazi occupation during World War II, a largely overlooked aspect of Czech and Slovak history.

The exhibition aims to change the narrative around Roma, showcasing them not only as victims of the Holocaust but also as heroes who fought against the Nazis.

Despite the significance of this history, it remains under-researched, and many Roma still hesitate to publicly identify as such due to historical trauma and ongoing discrimination.

]]> Mixed Couples https://rroma.org/mixed-couples/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mixed-couples Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:53:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35759 The article discusses the challenges faced by mixed couples, particularly between Romani and Czech individuals, when their families reject their relationships due to cultural differences.

It highlights the emotional turmoil of choosing between love and family, and the impact of such decisions on children born from these unions.

The author shares personal experiences of navigating these cultural divides and emphasizes the importance of love and acceptance within families, regardless of ethnic backgrounds.

]]> Gamers and Racism https://rroma.org/gamers-and-racism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gamers-and-racism Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:12:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35707 The Czech Facebook group “Nerds for Themselves” (Nerdi sobě) has become a platform for discussing retro games but has also revealed pervasive antigypsyism and racism in the Czech Republic.

A post featuring a 1990s video game called “Matiční Street” promotes violence against Roma, where players score points by killing Roma characters depicted in a racist manner.

Despite the group’s large membership, there has been no condemnation of the racist content, highlighting a troubling acceptance of racism within Czech society.

]]> Czech Elections https://rroma.org/czech-elections-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=czech-elections-6 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:45:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35614 The recent elections in the Czech Republic saw the election of 37 Roma from 315 Roma candidates.

]]> Council for Roma Minority Affairs https://rroma.org/council-for-roma-minority-affairs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=council-for-roma-minority-affairs Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:12:18 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35321 The Czech Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs discussed priorities including education, employment, anti-discrimination efforts, and increased representation of Roma in government and law enforcement.

Key issues addressed included the ongoing European Commission proceedings regarding the education of Romani children and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the Roma community.

New council member Martin Mata emphasized the need for practical solutions to youth unemployment and the importance of connecting education with job opportunities for Roma youth.

]]> 33 Steps https://rroma.org/33-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=33-steps Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:04:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35266 The psychological drama “33 Steps” is inspired by the true story of Milan Daniel, a Rom who, following a brutal attack, lives in a state of constant fear and danger, haunted by nightmares and visions. This trauma also affects his family, particularly his son, Mili. Although the film is based on real events, the original directorial approach of the debutant husband-and-wife team, the Domčeks, masterfully blurs the line between documentary and fiction.

]]> Museum of Romani Culture https://rroma.org/museum-of-romani-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museum-of-romani-culture Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:07:20 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35183 The Czech Culture Ministry plans to hold a competitive selection process for the new director of the Museum of Romani Culture, with hopes that a Roma person will be appointed.

A petition has been initiated calling for a transparent selection process that includes representatives from the Roma community and civil society.

The current interim director, Karolina Spielmannová, is tasked with ensuring the museum’s continuity following the resignation of the previous director, Jana Horváthová.

]]> Róbert Hamburgbadžo https://rroma.org/robert-hamburgbadzo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=robert-hamburgbadzo Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:17:01 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35141 Róbert Hamburgbadžo discusses his journey from a poor Roma background to becoming a journalist, emphasizing the challenges of Romani journalism in Slovakia.

He highlights the lack of support for Romani communities in Spišský Hrhov, despite it being cited as a model for integration.

Hamburgbadžo aims to mentor future journalists and establish a scholarship program for Romani students, while also expressing a desire to create a documentary that authentically represents Romani life.

]]> Czech Consul Torak https://rroma.org/czech-consul-torak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=czech-consul-torak Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:54:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35087 Petr Torák, Czech Honorary Consul and director of the British NGO COMPAS says that “If Roma are not integrated and segregation deepens, it will have a massive impact on how the majority society perceives them.” “When I was a teenager in the Czech Republic, I wanted to show everyone that, even though I am Roma, I could be just as capable as anyone else,” he recalls.

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