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Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Ritchy from France

We would like to introduce a 16 years old French traveller who is resisting against the human rights violations and fight against those who wants to oppress the Roma traditions and cultures: “My name is Ritchy Thibault, I am 16

May 7, 2020

Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Sarai from Spain

Let us introduce Sarai, a 17 years old Gitana from Spain who wants to break with the negative stereotypes about Roma: “I’m Sarai, Gitana, I’m 17 years old and I’m studying scientific studies in high school. I would like to

May 6, 2020

Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Danjel from Albania

In this video, you can hear about the resistance story of Danjel who was brave enough to fight against the bullies in his high school and continued his studies to earn a master’s degree in social work. The ‘Voices of

May 5, 2020

Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Elisa from Romania

Let us introduce a young Romani woman from Romania who shares her resistance story with us: “Hi! My name is Elisa and I am part of the Village Claims group from Valea Seacă. Roma Resistance Day for me means balance

May 4, 2020

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION – Voices of Resistance Online Campaign

SHARE YOUR STORY WITH A PHOTO! We want to know your resistance story! 

Voices of Resistance Campaign – Oliver from Slovakia

In this video we introduce you Oliver, a young Romani man from Slovakia sharing his story about resistance: “Hi, my name is Oliver! From an early age my parents led me to be proud of being a Roma. I was

May 3, 2020

Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Elena, Alisa, Maria and Ana Maria

In this video you can learn about 4 strong Romani women, coming from Romania and living in France: “Hello! Welcome Roma People! We are all Romani women from Romania living in France. I’m Elena, a social worker. I’m Alisa, Rome

May 2, 2020

Voices of Resistance Campaign 2020 – Sascha from Austria

The ‘Voices of Resistance’ online campaign invites every young Roma to testify their own resistance stories! Through this online campaign we want to empower young Roma people to share their good examples of staying active in such difficult times of

May 1, 2020

Statement of the Phiren Amenca International Network on May 16, 2020 Romani Resistance Day

Romani Resistance Day as a symbol and movement was initiated by the French Roma civil society organisation La Voix Des Rroms.  It has been built on the accounts of both Roma and non-Roma witnesses testifying the events of May 16,

April 29, 2020

Concern letter of the Post 2020 European Roma Coalition

Appeal to the European Commission and the European Council to make the post-2020 EU Strategic Framework for Roma Equality and Inclusion a top priority in its Covid-19 response April 22. 2020. Honorable President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von

April 22, 2020