North Macedonia – rroma.org https://rroma.org Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:56:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png North Macedonia – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Šerutnipe https://rroma.org/serutnipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=serutnipe Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:56:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35162 Roma leaders from various European countries gathered in Skopje to discuss political participation and how mandates can lead to tangible changes in local communities.

The initiative “Sherutnipe” aims to connect elected Roma representatives with organizations working to improve the status of Roma communities, focusing on the implementation of public projects funded through local budgets.

Since 2019, Roma public officials in five countries have secured over 42 million euros for projects related to infrastructure, education, and housing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration at both local and European levels.

]]> Maškari Amende https://rroma.org/maskari-amende/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maskari-amende Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:58:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34759 The “Maškari Amende” festival will take place on September 11-12 in Šuto Orizari, North Macedonia, celebrating 30 years since the municipality’s establishment, focusing on culture, music, and community.

The festival will feature activities for children and youth, cultural exchanges, and performances by various artists, including the Roma Rock School Band and international musicians.

Organized by the European Institute for Arts and Culture of Roma (ERIAC) in partnership with the municipality, the festival aims to preserve the community’s rich heritage and foster new connections among generations.

]]> Šerutnipe – Šutka https://rroma.org/serutnipe-sutka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=serutnipe-sutka Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:01:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34708 For the first time, Roma mayors, councilors, presidents of councils and parliamentarians from different parts of Europe are coming together with Roma-led institutions, opening up one of the most important questions of the contemporary Roma political movement: what comes after political representation and how to turn the won mandate into real decision-making power and concrete changes in people’s lives.

This is taking place in the largest Roma settlement in Europe, the Šutka in Skopje, North Macedonia.

]]> Roma, Serbia, and North Macedonia https://rroma.org/roma-serbia-and-macedonia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-serbia-and-macedonia Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:56:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34432 A delegation of Roma political, social, and media representatives from Serbia met with Minister Nedžet Mustafa in Skopje to discuss Roma political participation and regional cooperation.

Key points included the need for stronger political organization among Roma, continuous political awareness, and active involvement of new generations in decision-making processes.

The meeting emphasized the importance of regional collaboration and combating discrimination, with a call for ongoing institutionalized efforts rather than sporadic meetings.

]]> Dzansever Dalipova https://rroma.org/dzansever-dalipovahttps-rroma-org-wp-content-uploads-2026-08-15624231668740548962-jpeg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dzansever-dalipovahttps-rroma-org-wp-content-uploads-2026-08-15624231668740548962-jpeg Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:37:49 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34134 Renowned singer Djansever Dalipova passed away in Essen, Germany, at the age of 59 after battling leukemia and undergoing a critical bone marrow transplant surgery.

The 59-year-old artist was known for her unique performances in arabesque and Romani music, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable songs.

Dalipova’s health issues included losing an eye at a young age and being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, but she made a significant comeback in her music career after a major surgery in 2009.

Djansever’s funeral is expected to take place in North Macedonia, with details yet to be finalized; she is remembered for her resilience and significant contributions to music despite her health struggles.

]]> Skateboarding Is Not for Girls https://rroma.org/skateboarding-is-not-for-girls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skateboarding-is-not-for-girls Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:34:18 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32890 A new movie by Dina Duma, this movie covers sentitive topics in the Roma community in the Šutka in North Macedonia.

To bee seen!

]]> Condemned! https://rroma.org/condemned-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=condemned-4 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32468 North Macedonia’s Commission for Prevention & Protection against Discrimination has issued a decision against Councillor Ljube Temelkov, finding that his call for Roma to be “forbidden from voting” constitutes unlawful harassment.

]]> North Macedonia https://rroma.org/north-macedonia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-macedonia Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:26:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31822 The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) condemned North Macedonia for violating several provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The country had confiscated passports of Roma who were forced returned from Germany after they had lost their asylum case.

]]> Another Statistic https://rroma.org/another-statistic-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=another-statistic-2 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:21:20 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31742 Another of those statistics, this time in Northern Macedonia where the Commission for the Prevention and Protection against Discrimination (CPPD) today presented its thematic report on discrimination against Roma women in the field of employment relations, on the eve of International Women’s Day, March 8. According to the commission, only 8% of Romnja have a job, and most are subject to discrimination.

There is a catch … The country doesn’t know how many Roma effectively live there…

]]> Driving Licenses … https://rroma.org/driving-licenses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=driving-licenses Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:53:56 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31386 A policeman arrested a young Rom driving without a valdi drivers’ license. Then it is found that the policeman didn’t have one either.

Now there are apparently protests in Macedonia, mostly from the Roma community, asking for being allowed to drive without a license. Soounds really weird and needs to be cross checked.

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