The event highlighted the compounded discrimination faced by Roma and Sinti women, emphasizing the need for an intersectional approach to address issues of racism, misogyny, and gender-based violence. Advocates from Romania, Türkiye, and Spain discussed strategies for combating discrimination and the impact of societal issues like polarization and digital threats on Roma and Sinti women.

Human rights activist Gwendolyn Albert criticized the misuse of state security measures against Roma communities in several countries, highlighting police raids in Greece and the elimination of a human rights department in the Czech Republic.

Former Czech Government Commissioner Lucie Fuková emphasized the need for genuine political support and long-term mentoring for Roma candidates to ensure their successful participation in elections.

• ODIHR Event Focuses on Inequalities Facing Roma, Sinti Women. In: Mirage News. 16.10.2026. https://www.miragenews.com/odihr-event-focuses-on-inequalities-facing-roma-1761824/
• Gwendolyn Albert and Lucie Fuková at OSCE conference in Warsaw: Roma face discrimination, need to influence public decision-making more. In: Romea. 16.10.2026. https://romea.cz/en/world/gwendolyn-albert-and-lucie-fukova-at-osce-conference-in-warsaw-roma-face-discrimination-need-to-influence-public-decision-making-more