ERIAC – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:11:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png ERIAC – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 ERIAC and Racism https://rroma.org/eriac-and-racism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eriac-and-racism Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:11:48 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34700 In view of tomorrow’s elections in Saxony-Anhalt, were the AfD has a fair chance of ruling the region, ERIAC has a strong message on fascism and racism…

]]> Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka https://rroma.org/anna-mirga-kruszelnicka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anna-mirga-kruszelnicka Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:08:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34158 Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka, a Polish Romani anthropologist and activist, leads the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, focusing on combating anti-Romani sentiment and promoting Romani identity through art and education.

She highlights the resurgence of anti-Romani attitudes in Europe, linking them to a broader decline in democratic values and the importance of minority rights as indicators of democracy.

The article discusses the need for systemic changes in education and public services to improve the socio-economic conditions of Romani communities, emphasizing the role of trust and collaboration between authorities and these communities.

]]> Romani Gili Competition https://rroma.org/romani-gili-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romani-gili-competition Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32398 A competition celebratings Roma music and culture, Romani Gili 2026 is organised by the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC). The audience plays an important role. As much as 50 percent of the final result is represented by public support. The remaining 50 percent of the score is contributed by an expert jury appointed by ERIAC.

A young singer from Prekmurje, Nina Brasseur, is stepping onto the music stage again – this time with a great opportunity at an international competition. The 25-year-old singer, who was introduced to the general public in 2016 on the show Slovenija ima talent, is presenting herself today with her original song Sune (Dreams) and is competing to win the Romani Gili Contest 2026.

]]> ERIAC https://rroma.org/eriac/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eriac Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:08:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31136 The European Roma Institute for Art and Culture has a new director, Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka. Best wishes to her in this new role.

]]> Tasja Award https://rroma.org/tasja-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tasja-award Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:38:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30639 The Tajsa Prize, which is awarded annually by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) to outstanding Roma cultural figures, was awarded in Bucharest. This year’s award went to visual artist Selma Selman. The ceremony took place in the representative building of the Romanian Athenaeum, attended by distinguished guests, including the first ever Roma Romanian government minister, Petre-Florin Manole.

]]> Conference on Romanes https://rroma.org/conference-on-romanes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conference-on-romanes Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:57:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=25651 The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), in partnership with the Council of Europe’s Roma and Travellers Division and the Division of National Minorities and Minority Languages, proudly presents the 5th International Conference – Safeguarding Romani Language. November 5th and 6th.

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