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European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network

ERGO Network mobilizes and connects grassroots, national and international organisations and individuals who share a set of core values to create the courage, capacity and opportunities to combat antigypsyism and Roma poverty; strengthen Roma civil society participation in decision-making at grassroots, national and European level and commit governments and European institutions to effective social inclusion and anti-discrimination policies, standards and funds for Roma.

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2025 EU award for ROMA INTEGRATION in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

2025 EU award for ROMA INTEGRATION in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

April 23, 2025

Roma Women Power! Young Romani women demand their place in the world of work

Roma Women Power! Young Romani women demand their place in the world of work

April 22, 2025

Awareness Campaign to Combat Antigypsyism in Catalonia, The Federación de Asociaciones Gitanas de Cataluña – FAGiC, Spain

Awareness Campaign to Combat Antigypsyism in Catalonia, The Federación de Asociaciones Gitanas de Cataluña – FAGiC, Spain

April 14, 2025

TAOO Project during EU Roma Week

TAOO Project during EU Roma Week

April 11, 2025

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Non-profit network based in Brussels, connecting Roma and pro-Roma grassroots organizations across Europe

📣 Roma Women Power! 💪🏽✨ In summer 2024

📣 Roma Women Power! 💪🏽✨

In summer 2024, @romaversitas Alapítvány launched a groundbreaking initiative supported by the @europeancommission via ERGO Network— to support changemakers through research, community dialogue, and hands-on empowerment.

📝 From reviewing labour market policies to hosting a powerful community meeting with 19 Romani women across Hungary, this project brought real voices and real challenges into focus.

Read more on our website: www.ergonetwork.org

#RomaWomenPower #InclusionMatters #Romaversitas #EqualityAtWork #YouthVoices

🎥 “As Ukrainian Roma, is there anything you w

🎥 “As Ukrainian Roma, is there anything you would like the world to know about your experience right now? What message would you like to share?”

— Yulian Kondur, Co-ordinator of the International Charity @chiricli_fund Romani Women’s Fund, Ukraine

At #RomaWeek2025, we asked Ukrainian Roma what message they want the world to hear. Yulian’s words echoed the resilience of a community navigating war, displacement, and deep-rooted discrimination — yet still choosing unity over division.

🤝 In times of crisis, solidarity becomes survival. And from survival, strength.
#RomaVoices #UkrainianRoma #Chirikli #RomaWeek #Solidarity #Resilience

🎤 "What would you like Roma people, especially

🎤 "What would you like Roma people, especially the younger generation, to hear from you today?"

We asked this powerful question to Eleni Tsetsekou, Secretary of the Committee of Experts on Roma and Traveller Issues (ADI-ROM), @councilofeurope and her answer was clear, honest, and deeply inspiring. 💬🔥

Her words are a reminder that Roma youth are not only part of the future — they are shaping it. 🌟

🌟Roma Week was so powerful, impactful and full

🌟Roma Week was so powerful, impactful and full of new perspectives! 🙌

We truly enjoyed that! We are so grateful to everyone who participated and who supported it. Your presence made this week special. 🔥

#opreroma #romaweek #partnerships #collaboration

🇫🇷✨ From 26–28 March 2025, ERGO Network

🇫🇷✨ From 26–28 March 2025, ERGO Network members took part in a powerful study visit in Paris, hosted by @lavoixdesrroms

Over three days, participants:

📚 Visited the Médiathèque Matéo Maximoff, honouring Roma heritage and resistance 🏘️ Engaged with Les Enfants du Canal, supporting Roma migrants through housing and inclusion ✊ Met with La Voix des Rroms team, discussing activism, youth, and NGO independence 🌹 Paid tribute to Raymond Gurême, a Roma resistance icon, at Brétigny-sur-Orge

Their visit was extremely powerful and impactful thanks to our great member La Voix des Rroms!
For more, read on our website: www.ergonetwork.org

🎤 "Why is it so important to hear voices from t

🎤 "Why is it so important to hear voices from the grassroots during Roma Week?"

We asked this powerful question — and the response from Toby Górniak, MBE, artist, activist, and the main voice behind the film “That Boy: A Conversation About Hate and Healing”, was unforgettable.

Toby reminded us that real change starts at the grassroots — with those who live the reality, feel the injustice, and build hope every day in their communities.

🗣️ His insights were filled with honesty, lived experience, and strength — a reminder that Roma Week is not just about policy, but about people. About healing, truth-telling, and challenging hate with humanity.

🎙️ FAGiC is raising its voice against antigyp

🎙️ FAGiC is raising its voice against antigypsyism!

The project Awareness Campaign to Combat Antigypsyism in Catalonia, conducted by our member The Federación de Asociaciones Gitanas de Cataluña – @instafagic, Spain and supported by the @europeancommission via @ergo.network — had created powerful podcasts and media articles to partnerships with institutions, FAGiC is challenging stereotypes, promoting Roma voices, and building strong alliances for change.

Now joining the Anti-Rumour Network, they continue pushing for a more inclusive and just society. For more read on our website: www.ergonetwork.org

#RomaVoices #FAGiC #Antigypsyism #StorytellingMatters #RomaRights #HumanRights

❓ "What is one common misconception about Roma p

❓ "What is one common misconception about Roma people that needs to be challenged?"
 We posed this powerful question to Dr. Elżbieta Mirga-Wójtowicz from Fundacja Jaw Dikh, Poland – a proud member of the ERGO Network.

Her answer? 💥 Concrete, clear, and absolutely essential.

She challenged deeply rooted stereotypes with facts and lived experience, reminding us how limiting a single narrative can be. Her words are a call to rethink, relearn, and respect the diversity and richness of Roma communities.

#RomaVoices #ChallengeStereotypes

💬 "What kind of barriers do Roma youth face in

💬 "What kind of barriers do Roma youth face in accessing digital rights?"
 We put this important question to Sarah Chander, Founder of Equinox – Initiative for Racial Justice, and her answer was clear, detailed, and deeply insightful.

📢 Her perspective is a powerful reminder: digital rights must be inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all communities.

#digitalright #roma #romarights

🎤 Why should Roma inclusion be a priority for t

🎤 Why should Roma inclusion be a priority for the EU?

We put this crucial question to Szabolcs Schmidt, Head of Non-discrimination: Anti-racism and Roma Coordination Unit at the @europeancommission — and his answer was clear and impressive:

“Equality of Roma is a high priority because it is not a reality since several hundred of years”

#equality #romaright #EUFunded

🎓 "Why is it important to include Roma history

🎓 "Why is it important to include Roma history in school curricula?"
 We asked this question — and received a powerful, crystal-clear answer from @druckertomas , Minister of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of the Slovak Republic:

💬 “ I am convinced that it is important for both, Roma and non-Roma communities”

His response reminds us that acknowledging Roma history is not just about the past — it’s about building respect, understanding, and equality in the present.

🗣️ It’s time to say it out loud: Roma history is European history.
 Let’s make sure it’s taught, remembered, and honoured. #education

🤝 "How can non-Roma individuals be better allie

🤝 "How can non-Roma individuals be better allies to the Roma community?"
 We posed this crucial question to Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General of the @councilofeurope — and his answer was valuable and inspiring

🎙️ In his impressive and thoughtful speech, he reminded us that allyship starts with listening, learning, and standing up against discrimination wherever it appears.
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📢 His message was clear: We, the non-Roma people we have to stop and fight discrimination, prejudice against Roma
 Being an ally means speaking out, challenging stereotypes, and supporting Roma voices in all spaces.

#romarights #allyshipinaction #councilofeurope #romainclusion #standwithroma #unitedfordignity

💙❤️💚 Happy International Roma Day! 💙❤️💚

Today is not only a celebration of Roma culture and heritage but, most importantly, a critical moment to reflect on the ongoing challenges Roma across Europe face.

This year, the International Day marks the launch of Roma Week 2025, coordinated in Brussels by the ERGO Network at the European Parliament for civil society organisations, European institutions, and other international and intergovernmental organisations.

#InternationalRomaDay2025 #RomaDay #OpreRoma #InternationalRomaDay

🎤 Why is storytelling important in fighting hat

🎤 Why is storytelling important in fighting hate and antigypsyism?

We asked Isabela Mihalache, our Senior Policy Officer, and her answer was powerful:

👉 “Storytelling is resistance. It shatters stereotypes, exposes injustice, and gives power back.”

As Roma Week kicks off tomorrow, we celebrate the strength of Roma voices — past and present — and the stories that challenge stereotypes, expose injustice, and inspire change.

🗓️ Get ready for a week full of deep conversations and collective action.

🟦 Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

#romaweek #antigypsyism #ergo #justiceforroma #eufunded

✨ What does justice look like for the Roma commu

✨ What does justice look like for the Roma community?

We asked Gabriela Hrabanova, Director of the European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network, and her insights set the tone for an important week ahead.

📅 Roma Week kicks off this Monday — a week full of powerful discussions, meaningful conversations, and voices from across Europe coming together to advocate for Roma rights, dignity, and justice.

🟦 Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

#RomaWeek #RomaRights #JusticeForRoma #ERGO #RomaVoices #EUFunded

🎶 FRIENDS IN BRUSSELS! Join ERGO Network at the

🎶 FRIENDS IN BRUSSELS!
Join ERGO Network at the International Roma Day Celebration 🎶

📅 Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
📍 Location: Place de la Bourse, 1000 Brussels
🎤 Time: 13:30 - 19:00

✨ What to expect?

🎵 Live concerts featuring:

O'Tchalaï & Droga Mleczna 🎻🎤
Mundo Flamenco 💃🎶
Taraf Aurel Budisteanu & Romanita des Balkans 🪗🎺
Fanfare Seven Kadrievi 🎷🥁
Mladen Band 🎸🎼

Organised by the City of Brussels and Arthis Asbl-vzw – La Maison Culturelle Belgo-Roumaine with support of ERGO Network and co-funded by the European Commission through the Jekhipe project, this event will bring together diverse Roma and non-Roma artists for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and awareness-raising.

💜 Join us for an afternoon of music, culture, and unity! See you there! 🎶✨

🚀 Improving Healthcare Access for Roma Communit

🚀 Improving Healthcare Access for Roma Communities

The project ZURALIPE conducted by our member Roma Women Association of Dendropotamos and supported by the @europeancommission via @ergo.network — is tackling barriers to healthcare access and environmental justice in Greece. Through workshops, awareness events, and advocacy, the initiative empowered Roma communities and strengthened collaboration with health authorities.

💡 Key Achievements: 🔹 Health workshops & awareness events on environmental justice 🔹 Advocacy for better healthcare & Roma health mediators 🔹 Preventive screenings for Roma women 🔹 Memorandum of Cooperation with the 3rd Health Directorate of Macedonia
For more read on our website: www.ergonetwork.org
#RomaHealth #HealthcareForAll #EnvironmentalJustice #RomaRights

Come join us on April 4th for a special discussion

Come join us on April 4th for a special discussion with Roma and queer activists & professionals in Brussels.

📍 Maison Culturelle Belgo-Roumaine - Arthis
🕠 Updated: 5:30 PM | Rue de Flandre 33, 1000 Bruxelles
This event is organised within the framework of Jekhipe project and is funded by the European Union. It is also organised with the cooperation of Arthis - Maison Culturelle Belgo - Roumaine and @romnjafeministlibrary
We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

The ELSA – Empower Local Stakeholders for Advoca

The ELSA – Empower Local Stakeholders for Advocacy

🚀 A project conducted by our member, the Policy Centre for Roma and Minorities, and supported by the @europeancommission via @ergo.network 🇷🇴

Through the ELSA – Empower Local Stakeholders for Advocacy project, the Policy Centre for Roma and Minorities has played a key role in establishing the Association of Public Services for Social Work, uniting local social work departments as a vital government partner and knowledge hub.

✅ Officially formalised as an NGO by August 2024 🌐 New website launched with advocacy tools and legislative resources 🎉 Launch event with 60 participants, fostering discussions on legislation and case management 📚 Two training sessions on project writing and collaboration, reaching 20 NGOs

Read more on our website: www.ergonetwork.org

#RomaAdvocacy #SocialWork #PolicyChange #Inclusion

📢 Today, we mark the International Day for the

📢 Today, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March. ✊🏾

💡 We at ERGO Network believe our fight for racial justice is not just for the benefit of any single group, but for the dignity and rights of all marginalised communities. 🏽⚖️

🤝 Only by coming together, understanding our shared struggles, and working in solidarity can we create meaningful, lasting change. 🌍✨

🔗 Acknowledging our different but connected struggles creates a foundation for genuine solidarity. 💜

💪🏾 Vulnerability, when shared, becomes strength. 🔥

This is a collective journey towards a world where all racialised people can experience dignity, equality, and the freedom to live without fear or discrimination.

Read more in the newest article on www.ergonetwork.org

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