The Council of Europe awarded several journalists for their ethical reporting on Roma and Travellers during a ceremony on June 18, 2026, in Strasbourg, France, coinciding with No Hate Speech Week.

Gwendolyn Albert accepted the award on behalf of Jana Baudyšová, highlighting the recognition of the entire editorial team of the magazine Romano voďi and their contributions to human rights and the Romani movement.

Other awardees included Adam Charlton, Paula Szewczyk, Višnja Višnjić Milić, and Eftychia Soufleri, with the awards emphasizing the importance of addressing prejudices and promoting dignity for the Romani community.

• Congratulations! Jana Baudyšová, editor-in-chief of Romano voďi magazine from the Czech Republic, wins the Council of Europe’s Journalism Excellence Award for best interview. In: Romea. 24.06.2026. https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/congratulations-jana-baudysova-editor-in-chief-of-romano-vodi-magazine-from-the-czech-republic-wins-the-council-of-europes-journalism-excellence-award-for-best-interview