An opinion and presentation of the situation of Roma in the Ukraine and about those who fled.
- They have never caused any war. In: Minority Rights. 28.09.2022. https://minorityrights.org/2022/09/28/roma-war/
Tag Archives: Refugees
Brno and Roma Refugees
An article on a refugee “camp” for Roma from the Ukraine in Brno. It is a makeshift camp to say the least, is a makeshift one. They are confronted with racism and with the refusal from the Czech to help Roma from the Ukraine, claiming they have Hungarian citizenship. Racism can be seen from statements such as the ones of Jan Polák, head of the social welfare department: “They are used to living a nomadic way of life.” They say they don’t need anything, because “it suits them to be somewhere on the lawn”.
- “Vyhovuje jim být někde na trávníku”. Příběh o snaze důstojně pomoci romským uprchlíkům v Brně. In: Romea. 09.09.2022. http://www.romea.cz/cz/romano-vodi/vyhovuje-jim-byt-nekde-na-travniku.pribeh-o-snaze-dustojne-pomoci-romskym-uprchlikum-v-brne
Ukrainian Roma Refugees
Testimonies from Ukrainian Roma refugees in Europe. The article focuses on Moldova and Romania. What is good, is that this is being reported in the Ukrainian press, which usually tends only to report on stealing and begging Roma. Hope this will continue.
- «Ви не біженці»: як у країнах Європи приймають ромів-переселенців з України. In: Infopost. 23.08.2022. https://infopost.media/vy-ne-bizhenczi-yak-u-krayinah-yevropy-pryjmayut-romiv-pereselencziv-z-ukrayiny/
Ukraine Roma
An article in Spanish on the situation of Roma in the Ukraine. It is based on the visit of the Sinto MEP Romeo Franz in the Ukraine. “The situation of Roma in Ukraine is unbearable, I couldn’t believe that Roma live in such conditions in Europe,” said German Roma MEP Romeo Franz, one of the participants in the delegation that visited Ukraine, at a press conference. It is possible that soe of the Roma IDPs will suffer hunger this winter in the Ukraine.
- Ciganos da Ucrânia podem morrer de fome. IN: Abril 16.08.2022. https://www.abrilabril.pt/internacional/ciganos-da-ucrania-podem-morrer-de-fome
Ukraine, the War, and Roma
Another article on the situation of Ukrainian Roma IDPs and refugees, based on the visit of the German Federal Commissioner for Sinti and Roma in the Ukraine.
- “Die Roma leiden doppelt und dreifach”. In: Der Tagesspiegel. 08.08.2022. https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/krieg-in-der-ukraine-die-roma-leiden-doppelt-und-dreifach/28583172.html
Ukrainian Roma Refugees
Well, it is not good it you are a Rom. A reportage in the Czech Republic, in Moldova and in Romania. It is not better in Hungary, that we know…
- ‘You are not a refugee.’ Roma refugees fleeing war in Ukraine say they are suffering discrimination and prejudice. In: CNN. 07.08.2022. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/07/europe/ukraine-roma-refugees-intl-cmd/index.html
Ukraine and Roma IDPs
Germany’s top official for antiziganism criticizes “unacceptable conditions” in settlements for refugees and report discrimination against Ukrainian Roma in the distribution of relief supplies.
- Diskriminierung im Kriegsgebiet. In: TAZ. 05.08.2022. https://taz.de/Antiziganismus-in-der-Ukraine/!5872653/
Ukraine and Roma
More help needs to reach Roma in the Ukraine. Germany’s top official for antiziganism says Roma face structural discrimination in Ukraine.
- Germany: Commissioner urges more aid for Roma in Ukraine. In: Deutsche Welle. 05.08.2022. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-commissioner-urges-more-aid-for-roma-in-ukraine/a-62726762
Ukraine Refugees in the Czech Republic
It is not good, as one third of them have experienced discrimination, and children are not enrolled in school.
A shame.
- Czech research finds one-third of Romani refugees from Ukraine have experienced discrimination here, most children are not in education, dual citizenship has not been “abused” by them. In: Romea. 01.08.2022. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/czech/czech-research-finds-one-third-of-romani-refugees-from-ukraine-have-experienced-discrimination-here-most-children-are-not-2
Krakow – Legal Aid
Layers in Krakow are helping Ukrainian refugees to obtain residency, health care, and other necessary things. It is a free service.
Good!
- Krakowscy adwokaci z pomocą uchodźcom z Ukrainy. Uruchomili specjalny punkt z poradami prawnymi dla nich. In: Wyborca. 08.03.2022. https://krakow.wyborcza.pl/krakow/7,44425,28197050,krakowscy-adwokaci-z-pomoca-uchodzcom-z-ukrainy-uruchomili.html
Ukrainian Roma Refugees in Poland
The W Stronę Dialogu Foundation, together with the Feminist Fund, has drawn attention to discrimination of Roma refugees in Poland. According to an aid organization volunteer, “Roma people are treated with contempt”. They are also segregated, and treated differently.
Not good.
- “Osoby romskie oddziela się od ukraińskich, dzieci czasem nie dostają łóżek, śpią na podłodze”. In O Feminin. 13.04.2022. https://www.ofeminin.pl/swiat-kobiet/to-dla-nas-wazne/osoby-romskie-oddziela-sie-od-ukrainskich-dzieci-czasem-nie-dostaja-lozek/44xkefl
Online Conference
A conference live from Budapest on May 3rd.
- Online-Vortrag: Die Situation ukrainischer Roma. In: Regio Aktuell. 15.04.2022. https://regio-aktuell24.de/online-vortrag-die-situation-ukrainischer-roma/159612
Germany: No Deportation
A couple of Kosovo Roma who had been in Germany for many years were facing deportation to Kosovo. They are now allowed to stay.
- Roma-Ehepaar darf in Wesel bleiben – keine Abschiebung. In: RT. 26.07.2022. https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/wesel/wesel-roma-ehepaar-aus-kosovo-darf-in-wesel-bleiben-keine-abschiebung_aid-73528305
Not Welcome
An article highlighting the fact that Roma refugees from the Ukraine are not welcome.
- GUERRE EN UKRAINE : LES RÉFUGIÉS ROMS NE SONT NULLE PART LES BIENVENUS. In: Le Courrier des Balkans. 08.06.2022. https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Guerre-en-Ukraine-les-refugies-roms-ne-sont-pas-les-bienvenus
Roma in Lviv
Refugees in the Ukraine have issues. They have even more when they are Roma.
An interview and views from the Ukraine.
- У переселенців багато проблем, а у ромів – вдвічі більше, – львівський ром. In: Vgolos. 07.06.2022. https://vgolos.ua/news/u-pereselenciv-bagato-problem-a-u-romiv—vdvichi-bilshe—lvivskiy-rom-volonter_1421520.html
Playing for Refugees
The artists of the Khamoro festival performed in a refugee camp.
- KHAMORO World Roma Festival visits refugee camp in Czech capital, Vojta Lavička and the Surmaj brothers perform there. In: Romea. 05.06.2022. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/czech/khamoro-world-roma-festival-visits-refugee-camp-in-czech-capital-vojta-lavicka-and-the-surmaj-brothers-perform-there
Ukraine Roma Refugees in Poland
An article on Ukrainian Roma in Poland, and the story of discriminations in Poland and in the Ukraine.
- Ukraińscy Romowie: Uciekliśmy przed tą samą wojną. In: Plus. Gazeta Krakowska. 03.06.2022. https://plus.gazetakrakowska.pl/ukrainscy-romowie-ucieklismy-przed-ta-sama-wojna/ar/c15-16412611
Ukrainian Roma
An interview with Ms. Talewicz-Kwiatkowska on the situation of Roma in the Ukraine, on the reasons of their flight, and on racism.
- “Viele Rom:nja fürchteten sich vor Rassismus in den Notunterkünften”. In: Die Zeit. 02.06.2022. https://www.zeit.de/zett/2022-05/gefluechtete-romnja-ukraine-russisches-militaer?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Ukrainian Roma Refugees
Well, they have to fight against stereotypes, and since quite a few of them do not have Ukrainian IDs or passports, they are being accused of not being from there.
Bad.
- Wie geflüchtete Roma aus der Ukraine gegen Vorurteile kämpfen. In: Bayrische Rundfunk. 01.06.2022. https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/wie-gefluechtete-roma-aus-der-ukraine-gegen-vorurteile-kaempfen,T7PCdEQ
Ukrainian Roma and the Czechs
The Czech government is denying Roma from the Ukraine who have a Hungarian passport or no Ukrainian proof of citizenship asylum. They ended up sleeping in Prague’s central railway station. Now, they will no longer be allowed to and are being put up in a tent camp. On Tuesday (May 31), they opened another temporary tent town for them, and the state offers them the opportunity to return home or to Hungary, if they also have Hungarian citizenship, free of charge. The editor of RTVS Boris Kršňák dealt with the topic at Rádiožurárna on Radio Slovakia.
- Rómovia z Ukrajiny už nebudú môcť prespávať na pražskej hlavnej stanici. In: RTV. 31.05.2022. https://spravy.rtvs.sk/2022/05/romovia-z-ukrajiny-uz-nebudu-moct-prespavat-na-prazskej-hlavnej-stanici/
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