Ukraine – rroma.org https://rroma.org Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:54:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Ukraine – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 War and Roma https://rroma.org/war-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=war-and-roma Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:54:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33398 The article discusses the impact of war on the Roma community in Munkács, Ukraine, highlighting how traditional gender roles have shifted, with women becoming breadwinners while men face conscription.

The Romodrom integration center provides support for Roma children, offering education and meals, as many families struggle with poverty and lack of access to basic services like water. The article also addresses the stigma faced by the Roma community, including discrimination and stereotypes, while emphasizing the resilience and efforts of individuals to improve their circumstances.

]]> Hepatitis https://rroma.org/hepatitis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hepatitis Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:52:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33293 A Hepatitis A outbreak has been reported in the Drugetháza community in Zakarpattia Ukraine, primarily affecting the Roma population, prompting health authorities to take measures to contain the infection.

Local health services are monitoring the situation, disinfecting public spaces and wells not connected to the central water supply, and restricting children from the outbreak area from attending schools until they meet health guidelines.

Authorities are urging residents to adhere to hygiene practices, avoid large gatherings, and consume only safe drinking water, as the disease poses a higher risk to children and the elderly.

]]> Odessa: Exhibition https://rroma.org/odessa-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odessa-exhibition Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32871 The exhibition “Invisible. Resilience: The Past and Present of the Roma” explores the history and culture of the Roma people and highlights the Roma community’s contribution to modern society.

The exhibition consists of two thematic sections, each focusing on the past and present of the Roma people. Particular attention is paid to identity as a form of resistance and the preservation of cultural heritage.

The event was organized by the ARKA Youth Agency for Roma Culture Advocacy in partnership with the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve, the Odesa Holocaust Research Center, and the Ukrainian Holocaust Research Center. The project was implemented with the support of the German Embassy in Ukraine and the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance.

]]> Ukraine, War, and Roma https://rroma.org/ukraine-war-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ukraine-war-and-roma-2 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:13 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32270 Women Leaders Create First Inclusive Social Laundry in Nerubayska Community in Odessa Region. In the social laundry, vulnerable families can not only use services free of charge, but also wait out the power outage, chat, drink tea, and receive psychological or social support. Another task of the “Pure Dignity” project is to overcome stereotypes: public prejudice against the Roma community, and among Roma families themselves, caution in interacting with services.

]]> Ukraine and Others https://rroma.org/ukraine-and-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ukraine-and-others Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:58:01 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32126 A recent survey on attitudes of Ukrainians towards others. Well Roma are behind afrticans, and barely before Byelorussians and Russians living in their respective countries.

Bad.

]]> Janush Panchenko https://rroma.org/janush-panchenko/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=janush-panchenko Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:28:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32096 An interview of Janush Panchenko wo tells what it was like when Russia invaded Ukraine and what it was like when he decided to leave Ukraine.

]]> Zakarpattia: Mobilisation https://rroma.org/zakarpattia-mobilisation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zakarpattia-mobilisation Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:13:36 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31857 On March 10th, near the village of Patskanovo in the Uzhhorod district, a group of Roma blocked the road of a service vehicle and attacked military personnel with wooden sticks.

According to the police of the Zakarpattia region, the incident occurred during the notification of residents of the district about mobilization and verification of military registration documents. People deliberately blocked the movement of a military vehicle, after which they provoked a conflict.

]]> Ukraine and Roma https://rroma.org/ukraine-and-roma-20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ukraine-and-roma-20 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:42:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31709 An interesting article on Roma in Ukraine who are fighting for the country and generally onm their current situation in the country.

]]> Odessa and Roma https://rroma.org/odessa-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=odessa-and-roma Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31683 A former Roma neighbourhood in Odessa is being refurbished, with the creation of a large residential building xalles “Soho Quarter”. There is a catch though: the nearly 2100-square-meter plot is designated “for other historical and cultural purposes,” where residential construction is prohibited. Furthermore, the property was previously seized as part of a criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud, and the court explicitly prohibited any construction work.

Seems that the developer nevertheless got the permit … What happened to the Roma who used to live there is unclear.

]]> Ukraine, the War, and Roma https://rroma.org/ukraine-the-war-and-roma-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ukraine-the-war-and-roma-3 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31591 A reportage on Radio Romano about the situation of Roma in the Ukraine and about those who fled on the eve of the 5th year of the war.

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