Slovakia – rroma.org https://rroma.org Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:33:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Slovakia – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Roma Projects https://rroma.org/roma-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-projects Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:33:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35635 In 2022, €335,845,065 was spent on the action plan for the Strategy for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma by 2030, according to a monitoring report.

Out of 159 planned activities for 2025, only 10 were completed, while 125 were in progress, 22 were being prepared, and 2 were deemed unfulfilled, particularly in education.

The report will be presented to a working group for monitoring and evaluating the Strategy after government discussion.

]]> Racism? https://rroma.org/racism-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=racism-2 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:32:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35632 Jozef Božik, the chairman of the Association of Towns and Villages of Slovakia (ZMOS), is facing backlash after being accused of insulting the Roma community by referring to them as “Indians.”

The mayor of Zámutov, who initiated the controversy, is demanding Božik’s resignation, which he firmly rejects.

Božik claims that the accusation is taken out of context and has led to severe personal attacks against him and his family.

]]> Youth Parliament https://rroma.org/youth-parliament/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youth-parliament Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:35:13 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35530 On Friday, the first Roma youth parliament was established in Slovakia. Its mission is to facilitate dialogue between Roma and non-Roma people and to address the community’s myriad problems.

The initiative, led by Emília Štrkáčová, follows the creation of other youth parliaments and emphasizes the importance of inclusion and representation.

Young participants have proposed various solutions to improve living conditions, including education on financial literacy and cultural integration activities with non-Roma communities.

]]> Slovak Local Elections https://rroma.org/slovak-local-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-local-elections Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:45:37 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35503 Zoltán Kašo (Team Košice), a candidate for the chairmanship of the Prešov Self-Governing Region, has withdrawn his candidacy in favor of Samuel Migaľ (independent), the Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization. He would establish a Roma council

Zoltán Kašo—a civic activist, founder of the civic association “Path to a Better Future” (Cesta pre lepšiu budúcnosť), and a teaching assistant—focuses primarily on social services, support for young families, and addressing generational poverty in Roma settlements.

]]> Slovakia: Project https://rroma.org/slovakia-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovakia-project Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:43 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35479 Development teams in Slovakia will receive over 28 million euros from European sources to assist marginalized Roma communities with employment, education, housing, and social issues.

The project, named Development Teams II, aims to build on the successes of the previous initiative, Development Teams I, which helped over 2,600 families and improved living conditions for many.

The new initiative will also focus on the professional development of team workers to better meet the needs of local residents.

]]> Expensive Kindergarten https://rroma.org/expensive-kindergarten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expensive-kindergarten Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35458 The Hungarian state provided 460 million forints for the construction of a Reformed kindergarten in Tiszacsernyő (Slovakia); however, construction has not yet begun, despite the 2025 deadline.

According to an article by *Napunk*, the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia requested the funds on November 27, 2023, and the Bethlen Gábor Fund Management made the decision regarding the matter on December 9, 2024. Under the grant agreement, the kindergarten was to be built by December 31, 2025, with the financial and professional reports submitted by January 30, 2026. However, construction has not yet started. The site in question is covered in municipal waste and overgrown vegetation.

]]> Slovak Teachers https://rroma.org/slovak-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-teachers Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:19:25 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35407  Teachers in Slovakia face complex challenges beyond just delivering lessons, often acting as psychologists, mediators, and advocates for their students, especially in classrooms with high numbers of marginalized Roma students.

A recent study found that while teachers in these environments experience significant stress, the presence of Roma students alone does not correlate directly with increased burnout; rather, it is the additional responsibilities and lack of support that contribute to their stress.

The study emphasizes the need for more support for teachers, such as the presence of educational assistants, to help them manage their expanded roles and ensure quality education for all students.

]]> Slovak Roma Projects https://rroma.org/slovak-roma-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-roma-projects Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:25:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35370 A total of €335,845,065 was utilized last year to implement the action plan for the Strategy for Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation up to 2030. This is according to the monitoring report on the implementation of the action plans for the Strategy for Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation up to 2030 for the year 2025. The government is scheduled to review the document on Wednesday, October 7.

The Government Office of the Slovak Republic, which is submitting the report, specifies in the document that out of 159 activities designated for 2025, ten were successfully completed, 125 were in the implementation phase, 22 were in preparation, and two were assessed as unfulfilled. These tasks related to the field of education—specifically, supporting the acquisition of the Slovak language by pupils from Roma communities via their mother tongue through the creation of innovative teaching materials, and implementing activities to help pupils (including those from marginalized Roma communities) attain secondary vocational education.

]]> Job Market https://rroma.org/job-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=job-market Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:31:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35354 The United School in Čaklov is launching a project aimed at helping disadvantaged students integrate into the job market, with a budget of over 315,000 euros over 32 months.

The initiative will collaborate with a civic association working with Roma communities and a private sector representative providing vocational training. The project aims to strengthen social inclusion, connect education with practical skills, and create a pilot model for a simulated school integration social enterprise.

It will be interesting to see how many disadvantaged” students, aka Roma will find a job. One could then say if this was an efficient use of the money.

]]> PISA and Roma https://rroma.org/pisa-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pisa-and-roma Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:59:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35249 Juraj Čokyna has been working on education for students from generational poverty for a decade, focusing on the impact of socio-economic backgrounds on educational outcomes in Slovakia.

Recent PISA test results indicate that socio-economic factors significantly affect Slovak students’ performance, with experts noting that the education system struggles to address these inequalities.

Čokyna emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to tackle early school leaving, highlighting the importance of understanding the diverse reasons behind it, including mental health issues and financial barriers.

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