Conference – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Conference – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Romania – Conference https://rroma.org/romania-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romania-conference Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35337 The National Agency for Roma, in partnership with the National Center for Roma Culture “Romano Kher”, organized a series of conferences in Dolj County focused on the historical slavery of Roma and the need for reconciliation through recognition and reparative policies.

The event lasted three days and aimed to shed light on this aspect of history.

Additionally, there will be a discussion about the life and work of Lucian Raicu, a Romanian critic and writer of Jewish descent, in the segment “A book…a minority.”

]]> Conference and Event https://rroma.org/conference-and-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conference-and-event Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:11:45 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35307 A music and culture event celebrating Roma culture is taking place in Turin, alongside the 34th International Conference organized by the Italian Association Zingari Oggi, marking its 55th anniversary.

The conference will address issues related to housing, rights, and inclusion for Rom and Sinti communities, featuring discussions from various experts and representatives from different countries.

The event is open to the public without prior registration, allowing media representatives to interview speakers.

]]> Roma Leaders https://rroma.org/roma-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-leaders Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:37:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35120 The Third Summit of Roma Leaders in Sofia focuses on unity, leadership, and a European future, organized by the United Roma Communities and the International Roma Union.

Leaders emphasize the need to move beyond merely identifying problems faced by the Roma community and instead propose solutions, seeking collaboration with Bulgarian institutions.

A declaration was presented at the forum advocating for equality, dignity, and active participation of the Roma community in society, highlighting the importance of dialogue and respect for differences.

  • Ромски лидери от различни държави се събраха в София на среща под надслов „Единство, лидерство и европейско бъдеще“. In: BTA. 09.2026. https://www.bta.bg/bg/videos/39718
]]> Auschwitz Conference https://rroma.org/auschwitz-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auschwitz-conference Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:23:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35110 An international conference titled “Roma and Sinti – Between Historical Memory and Modernity” will take place on November 24-25 in Auschwitz, organized by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Council of Europe.

The conference aims to reflect on the historical memory of the Roma and Sinti genocide during World War II and its impact on contemporary identity and culture.

Participants will include educators and museum professionals, with discussions on the persecution of Roma and Sinti, and workshops on teaching without perpetuating stereotypes.

]]> Gypsy Lore Society https://rroma.org/gypsy-lore-society-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gypsy-lore-society-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34831 The University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Philosophy hosted the annual Gypsy Lore Society conference, focusing on the history, language, culture, and social status of the Roma community.

Approximately 90 scholars from around the world presented their research and discussed various topics related to the Roma community, with some panels conducted in the Romani language to emphasize its preservation.

The conference facilitated networking among researchers and institutions, and included a visit to the Roma Memorial Center in Uštica, dedicated to the memory of Roma victims of World War II.

]]> 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.

]]> RARE https://rroma.org/34644-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=34644-2 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:50:37 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34644 Young Roma from various countries are participating in the RARE Roma Youth Leadership Bootcamp in Divčibare, Serbia, aimed at developing leadership skills and community engagement among Roma youth.

The bootcamp features sessions like “Own Your Voice,” focusing on building self-confidence, confronting stereotypes, and preserving cultural identity.

The program is part of a larger EU initiative to improve educational opportunities for Roma students in the Western Balkans and Turkey, funded by the European Commission.

]]> Slovenian Conference and Serbia https://rroma.org/slovenian-conference-and-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenian-conference-and-serbia Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:38:54 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34137 The National Council of the Roma National Minority from Serbia participated in the Second International Roma Conference in Slovenia, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by the Roma community over the past 20 years.

Dalibor Nakić, the president of the council, highlighted advancements in education, political participation, and decision-making inclusion for Roma in Serbia, attributing these to collaboration with various institutions and organizations.

The conference included discussions on housing and local development, with a visit to the Pušča Roma settlement in Slovenia, recognized as a model for organized Roma communities with developed infrastructure.

All wishful thinking …

]]> Slovenian Conference https://rroma.org/slovenian-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenian-conference Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:53:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33266 The conference focused on the development of the Roma community’s position over the last two decades, current challenges, and strengthening Roma activism and representation.

Key speakers emphasized the importance of collaboration between state institutions, local communities, and Roma representatives, highlighting the need for connecting formal rights with real-life improvements.

Discussions included Slovenia’s legal and financial framework for the Roma community, the significance of targeted funding, and the ongoing challenge of linking mechanisms to measurable outcomes and effective participation in decision-making.

]]> Slovenia: International Conference https://rroma.org/slovenia-international-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-international-conference Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:33:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33169 An international conference in Murska Sobota, Slovenia, gathered representatives from Roma communities and organizations across Europe to discuss the progress and challenges faced by Roma people over the past two decades.

Dalibor Nakić, president of the National Council of the Roma National Minority, highlighted advancements in education and political participation for Roma in Serbia, attributing these to collaboration with state institutions and civil society.

The conference showcased successful integration examples, particularly the Pušča settlement, recognized for its developed infrastructure and community organization, serving as a model for local development for Roma in Slovenia.

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