Phiren Amenca

YAG – Youth Against Antigypsyism

Youth Against Antigypsyism – Roma youth participation in mainstream youth structures research

This research, entitled the “Roma Youth Participation in Mainstream Youth Structures” sheds light on the current state of Roma participation in mainstream youth organizations. The research aimed to assess whether national youth councils involved Roma youth organizations or individuals among

December 20, 2023

So Keres, Europa?! – Roma Youth Forum 2023 in Balatonkenese, Hungary

The Roma Youth Forum 2023, titled “So Keres, Europa?!” took place in Balatonkenese, Hungary, from August 22 to 28. The international gathering saw the participation of 120 young individuals hailing from 12 European nations. Mrs. Marietta Herfort, the Executive Director

December 12, 2023

Tackling antigypsyism in mainstream youth structures

Background:In 2021 the Phiren Amenca International Network conducted a bigger research revealing that the most significant challenge for young Roma people all around Europe is not the typical transition from education to employment, but rather the persistent issue of antigypsyism.

December 1, 2023

Preliminary findings of our upcoming research “Roma Youth Participation in Mainstream Youth Structures”

In line with the 2020-2023 European Youth Forum (YFJ) Strategic Plan, which includes priorities such as the inclusion and diversity of marginalised and vulnerable communities, and in line with the 2020 YFJ Resolution on combating antigypsyism and the inclusion and

November 9, 2023

A training for young Roma and non-Roma activists on “Strengthening positive Roma narratives” was held in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance “Amalipe”, Bulgaria, in partnership with Phiren Amenca International Network organized a training for young Roma and non-Roma activists on “Strengthening positive narratives about Roma”. The training took place in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, between 6

July 13, 2023

Young Roma at Europe’s biggest youth event – European Youth Event 2023

The EYE (European Youth Event) brought together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online 8500 people from 93 countries and 37 youth organizations to share and shape their ideas on Europe’s future. It was a unique opportunity for 16- to 30-year-olds to interact, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and

SO KERES, EUROPA?! – ROMA YOUTH SOCIAL FORUM 2023

OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS SO KERES, EUROPA?! – ROMA YOUTH SOCIAL FORUM 2023 WHERE: Balatonkenese, Hungary (student hotel) WHEN: between August 23 and 28, 2023. (August 23 and 28 are travel dates)Phiren Amenca will bring together 120 young Roma and

June 5, 2023

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS – Fill out the questionnaires about Roma youth participation in mainstream youth structures

Youth structures are considered key partners to be consulted on issues related to youth policies by European and national authorities and have the legitimate authority to formulate opinions and recommendations on youth issues. This research aims to uncover the key

May 3, 2023

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: European Youth Event – EYE 2023

Strasbourg, 8-11 June 2023 The European Youth Event (EYE) is happening on 9 and 10 June 2023 in Strasbourg, France! The EYE 2023 is expected to bring together around ten thousand young people from all over Europe to take part

April 18, 2023

Training on Roma history, language and culture

(Scroll down for Bulgarian) Training on Roma history, language and culture (combating antigypsyism) under the Youth Against Antigypsyism Project took place between 31 March and 4 April 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The training is part of a series of trainings

April 6, 2023