Sweden – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Sweden – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Lars Lindgren https://rroma.org/lars-lindgren/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lars-lindgren Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33593 Lars Lindgren focused on the cultural and linguistic rights of Roma in Sweden, emphasizing the importance of preserving their identity in modern society.

His 2011 report highlighted that legal recognition is insufficient if Roma still face discrimination and fear of revealing their heritage.

Lindgren advocated for better educational resources and awareness of Roma history and culture, asserting that Roma rights are intertwined with issues of culture, recognition, and human dignity.

]]> Sweden and Roma  https://rroma.org/33226-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=33226-2 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:39:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33226 The Council of Europe has officially accused Sweden of systemic discrimination against Roma migrants, violating the European Social Charter by denying them medical care.

A report highlighted serious violations, including a lack of national rules leading to indirect discrimination through health service fees, with 129 cases showing inadequate care.

Historical issues of discrimination against Roma in Sweden include illegal ethnic profiling by police and barriers in education and housing, prompting calls for official apologies and memorials for the Roma community.

]]> 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.

]]> I am Afraid to Say I Am a Romni https://rroma.org/i-am-afraid-to-say-i-am-a-romni/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-am-afraid-to-say-i-am-a-romni Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:30:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31932 An interview on Radio Romano in Sweden of a Romni who is afraid to say she is one when looking for work.

]]> 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.

]]> Pamphlet and Distortion https://rroma.org/pamphlet-and-distortion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pamphlet-and-distortion Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:34:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31089 A pamphlet by a Swede on ICE in the USA. One issue lies in his statement that “Between 1935 and 1945, Nazi Germany systematically killed an estimated 130,500 Roma and Sinti people and between 1938 and 1945 more than 6 million Jews.”

This is Genocide distortion. There are effectively around 130’000 registered Roma victims. But, many more were simply executed without being registered. The same applies to jews, so here, the author applies two different measures for the same crime.

Bad.

]]> Demonstration https://rroma.org/demonstration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demonstration Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:18:40 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31044 A large demonstration was held in Stockholm to protest violence against women. It is reported in Radio Romano from Sweden.

]]> Minority Policies in Sweden https://rroma.org/minority-policies-in-sweden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minority-policies-in-sweden Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:19:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30758 Minority policy has now existed in Sweden for 25 years. A seminar was held in the Riksdag that both looked back on the development and pointed out what is needed going forward. Lars Lindgren, a Swedish Rom “Reisende” from DO tells how he views these 25 years and what challenges still remain.

]]> Roma and Reisende Students in Sweden https://rroma.org/roma-and-reisende-students-in-sweden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-and-reisende-students-in-sweden Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:20:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=28656 A new project is furthering the interactions between Vlach Roma and local Reisende students in Sweden. Reisende are the descendants of Roma deported from nowadays UK but also of Sinti, and are closely related also to the Finnish and Baltic Roma.

]]> Gheorghe Sarau on Romanes https://rroma.org/gheorghe-sarau-on-romanes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gheorghe-sarau-on-romanes Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:03:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=25663 Gheorghe Sarau from Romania, a well known Romanes expert speaks about the importance of the international Romanes day.

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