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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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Code of Ethics for the Portrayal of Minorities in the Media

Code of Ethics for the Portrayal of Minorities in the Media

November 10, 2023

Promoting Inclusivity: Roma and Non-Roma Youth Leading Social Change

Promoting Inclusivity: Roma and Non-Roma Youth Leading Social Change

November 9, 2023

Anti-Racism Manifesto to Political Parties Ahead of European Parliament Elections 2024

Anti-Racism Manifesto to Political Parties Ahead of European Parliament Elections 2024

October 26, 2023

Register now for ERGO Network’s Annual Policy Conference!

Register now for ERGO Network’s Annual Policy Conference!

October 24, 2023

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

📝 EVENT INVITATION! Join us on December 7, 202

📝 EVENT INVITATION!

Join us on December 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at #MundoMatonge, Rue d’Edimbourg 26, Conference Room, for "Inclusive Vibes: Roma and non-Roma Youth Leading Social Change." 🤝

Explore innovative methodologies empowering young Roma and transforming perceptions. 🚀

📝More info about this event and registration form in BIO

Let's showcase success, build networks, and empower youth for social change!

🌟 #InclusiveVibes #SocialChange #YouthEmpowerment

Bahtalo mashkarthemutno romane chibjaqo dives! 💚💙❤️ EN ⬇

5-to novembro, prindzaras o mashkarthemutno romane chibjaqo dives, jekh chib so achileas and-e punrende panda shela bershenqe mamuj pharimata and mujalo vakjaripe.

E Roma nakhavde I chib jekh avrestar generacija katar generacija thaj avdives e Romane thaj Sintonqe komuniterura shaj te phenen barimatacar so kadaja si lenqi chib. Kadava korkoro si but sherutno.

I Romani chib phandel laqere manusha prdal 17 dialektura thaj barvararel pes sakojekh drom e neve vahtencar et standardurencar.

O UNESCO prindzardjas o 5 Novembro sar n Mondialo Dives palal in Romani Chib in 2015, so kerdjas drom te inkerel pes thaj ingerel pes maj dur I Romani chib thaj kultura.

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Happy international Romani language day!

On 5 November, we celebrate the Romani language, which stood strong across centuries of oppression and unwritten transmission.

Romani speakers have passed it orally from generation to generation, and today Roma and Sinti communities can proudly claim it. This is a celebration in itself.

The Romani language connects its people across more than 17 dialects, and it constantly enriches itself due to modernisation and standardisation.

UNESCO proclaimed 5 November as the World Day of Romani Language in 2015, creating means of preservation and promotion of the Romani language and culture.

Civil socity silent protest demanding EU to #StopT

Civil socity silent protest demanding EU to #StopTheWarInGaza at the EU Presidency Conference on Antiracism in the European Union

📢 ERGO Network Takes a Stand Against Racism! 🌍

We're proud to announce our Anti-Racism Manifesto ahead of the 2024 European Parliament Elections. 🗳️

ERGO Network is committed to combating discrimination, #antigypsyism, racism, and the marginalisation of racialised minorities in Europe, particularly the Roma community. Our Manifesto, featuring 10 key demands, is a powerful call to action to address these pressing issues.

🔗 Link to the full Manifesto in bio

We're inviting European political parties to endorse our Manifesto, signalling their unwavering commitment to the fight against racism. By doing so, they pledge to make anti-racism a priority in their campaign agendas and post-election activities, working closely with EU institutions and national governments.

This initiative is a testament to our dedication to improving the lives of marginalised communities, especially the Roma. As the @europeanparliament elections approach, we're setting a significant precedent for a more inclusive and anti-racist Europe.

ERGO Network extends its invitation to all European political parties and has sent the Manifesto to @pes_pse Party of European Socialists, @europeangreens, @epp - European People's Party and @reneweurope.

Let's stand together against racism! ✊ #AntiRacism #ERGONetwork #EuropeanElections #euelections2024

📅 Save the date for ERGO Network’s Annual Pol

📅 Save the date for ERGO Network’s Annual Policy Conference!

We are looking forward to welcoming you on 28 November at 10am in the @fullcircle.brussels, to launch our newest research report on #Roma access to quality and affordable #housing, and to take stock together of the implementation of the EU and National Roma Frameworks.

Stay tuned for the agenda and registration, coming soon!

#ERGOConference2023

🌟 Today at the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conf

🌟 Today at the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference #ERGONetwork Director Gabriela Hrabanova raised critical topics 🌎

📆 20th Anniversary of the Action Plan: Celebrating two decades since the introduction of the Action Plan for Roma and Sinti, a pioneering document that set the policy agenda for these communities in Europe. It served as a blueprint for #OSCE states to promote a rights-based approach, addressing marginalization, discrimination, and violence.

🌍 Role of @osceorg: The very first mobilisation of Roma and Sinti civil society took place under the OSCE's umbrella, leaving a lasting legacy. For 20 years, Roma and Sinti voices have been heard and understood, not only at the conference table but also at the European level. However, the progress achieved during this time remains moderate.

🌐 Protection of #CivilSociety: International organisations hold a greater responsibility to shield civil society from scrutiny, interference, intimidation, and harassment, ensuring a safe environment for Civil Society Organisations.

🇺🇦 Ukraine: International organisations play a crucial role in protecting the human rights of minorities, like Roma and Sinti, and promoting equality and racial justice. Concerns persist about the lack of consistent involvement of Roma representatives in decision-making processes regarding the Ukraine crisis and the provision of humanitarian aid to Roma communities. Real investment in Roma capacities and their inclusion in Ukraine's future policies is vital.

🚫 Combatting #Antigypsyism: Participating States and political leaders must proactively and reactively address antigypsyism in all its forms and across all areas.

🗳️ #EUElections: Supporting democratic processes is essential, with no room for disinformation or vote-buying. The OSCE's role in monitoring election processes is pivotal. National parties in the EU should actively engage with racialized groups, including Roma, and empower them to run as candidates. Mobilizing minority votes can be a powerful strategy against far-right and fascist parties.

🌍 Incorporating Roma Voices in European Youth P

🌍 Incorporating Roma Voices in European Youth Policies: An Assessment of Inclusion Efforts 🤝

The Roma community, one of Europe's most disadvantaged and excluded groups, faces ongoing social exclusion and discrimination, limiting their access to opportunities. Our survey aims to examine the inclusion of young Roma people in #EuropeanYouthPolicies, their participation, and representation.

🔍 Our Objective: We seek to understand where improvement is needed and propose strategies to enhance the participation of Roma youth in shaping and benefiting from youth policies across Europe.

📢 Join the Survey and Make Your Voice Heard! Help us pinpoint the gaps in awareness and understanding. Your input can shed light on what's hindering these policies from working effectively and Roma youngsters from participating.

🤝 Let's Ensure Inclusivity: The survey also assesses the effectiveness of measures to address the unique challenges faced by Roma youth and how much their ideas and perspectives influence national youth initiatives.

📚 Results Matter: The survey's findings will provide valuable insights to policymakers, aiming to create a fairer and more united society in the European Union and our own countries.

👉 JUMP TO THE SURVEY using the link in bio

Your voice can make a difference. Let's work together for a more inclusive future! 💪 #YouthPolicies #Inclusivity #RomaVoices 📣📊🤲🌟

🌟 ERGO Network responds to the @europeancommiss

🌟 ERGO Network responds to the @europeancommission's Mental Health Communication 🌟

#ERGONetwork has just released a comprehensive response to the European Commission's Communication on #MentalHealth, emphasizing its impact on the Roma community.

👍 ERGO Network warmly welcomes the inclusion of the Roma and the focus on social determinants of mental health, such as #poverty and discrimination.

We also appreciate the mention of the #EURomaStrategicFramework for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation.

🚫 However, the response highlights concerns about the omission of terms like "#antigypsyism" and "#racism," as well as the absence of references to the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan.

While the Communication addresses stigma and discrimination linked to mental health, it falls short in tackling discrimination on other grounds, like ethnicity or racial background.

See the full response and our recommendations by clicking the link in bio.

📢 Our Summer Academy “Youth Ambassadors of th

📢 Our Summer Academy “Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism" in Budapest, Hungary is going strong.
📚 ☕︎Yesterday the participants learned more about bystanders followed by the expert session with Gwendolyn Albert on activism and Elena Gorolova's personal story of being forcibly sterilised.
Today was opened with expert sessions again in the form of World Cafe, where ERGO Network Director Jamen Gabriela Hrabanova presented the advocacy work in Brussels, Phiren Amenca focused on youth advocacy and Ida Kreutzman presented relevant manuals of the Council of Europe.
📖The participants continued the day exploring further the Recommendations of Youth Participation and Reference Paper on #Antigypsyism by the Council of Europe
#DecadeAgainstAntigypsyism #10againstantigypsyism #CouncilofEurope

📢 Yesterday was the first day of the “Youth A

📢 Yesterday was the first day of the “Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against #Antigypsyism" Summer Academy, taking place in Budapest, Hungary.
We started with the opening session by the Deputy Director of the European Youth Centre Budapest - Marcos Andrade. 🇪🇺
🗣 He warmly welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of the recent #Roma Youth Participation Recommendations issued by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to the 46 CoE Member States to ensure participation, representation and inclusion of #RomaYouth in all spheres of society and decision-making processes, and well as to combat #StructuralRacism.
🤝🏽The rest of the day was dedicated to team-building activities where participants had the opportunity to get to know each other and work for the first time as a team.
This Summer Academy is brought together by ERGO Network, Council of Europe, Council of Europe Youth, ternYpe - International Roma Youth Network
🧐 Want to know more? Check out the Roma Youth Participation Recommendations by the Council of Europe here ⤵️
🔗 https://www.coe.int/.../roma-youth-participation...
#DecadeAgainstAntigypsyism #10againstantigypsyism #CouncilofEurope

📢CALL for Web Designer📢 Are you a creative

📢CALL for Graphic Designer📢 ERGO Network is

🕯️Commemorating International Roma Holocaust

🕯️Commemorating International Roma Holocaust Memorial Day 🕯️
Today, on the 2nd of August, we come together to remember and honor the victims of the Roma Holocaust during World War II. This day is a reminder of the atrocities that took place in the concentration camps, but it goes beyond just remembering the past. It's about shedding a light on the real stories that have long been hidden behind the walls of those dark chapters in history.
The Holocaust was an abhorrent act, and it's essential to never forget the pain and suffering inflicted upon millions of innocent lives. By raising our voices today, we pay tribute to the strength and resilience of those who faced the horrors of the Nazi regime. Their courage and determination inspire us to stand united against any form of discrimination and prejudice.
Let us learn from history and vow never to repeat the mistakes of the past. Together, we can build a world where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and equality.
On this day, let us join hands and ensure that the memory of the Roma Holocaust lives on, not just as a reminder of the past but as a hope for a better future.❤️
For more you can read: https://ergonetwork.org/.../remembering-the-roma.../

📌HIRING! Call for Local Experts ERGO Network i

📌HIRING! Call for Local Experts
ERGO Network is contracting local experts to draft a monitoring report on the situation of Ukrainian Roma refugees in the 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇵🇱Poland, 🇭🇺Hungary and 🇦🇩Moldova. Each expert will draft a monitoring report for the country of assignment. Besides, local experts will support ERGO Network in advocacy efforts to address the antigypsyism the Ukrainian Roma refugees face by monitoring the experiences of Ukrainian Roma refugees on the ground.
💶Expert shall be paid 2000 EUR expert costs per the report in each country all taxes and VAT included.
⏰Deadline to Apply: 20 of August, 2023
For more information visit: https://ergonetwork.org/.../supporting-ukrainian-roma.../

💙ERGO Network Annual Members’ Meeting and Gen

💙ERGO Network Annual Members’ Meeting and General Assembly. ❤️La Padure, Romania 26-27 June 2023. 💚 #generalassembly #ERGOnetworkGA

This year we support @unitednations Nations Intern

This year we support @unitednations Nations International Day for Countering #hatespeech - and every day - let’s combat hate speech with the power of kindness!
Hate speech against Roma and antigypsyism are crucial to fight for upholding human rights, promoting social cohesion, empowering marginalized communities, fostering education and awareness and lastly fulfilling international commitments to equality and non-discrimination.
Spread love, empathy & understanding, not hatred!!!
Help to create a safe space for everyone - both online and offline.

💶📣 EQUIP Re-granting to ERGO Network members

💶📣 EQUIP Re-granting to ERGO Network members
We are excited and happy to announce that we have selected the organisations that will be implementing our 2023 subgrating activities.
ERGO Network has awarded its members with small grants in 3 different categories this year as part of its Annual Work Programme “Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation 2023” funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (#CERV) of the European Commission and supported by the European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM).
Our members had the opportunity to apply for a grant under three categories: Research, National Coalition, Capacity Building, Campaigning, and Advocacy. These categories provided a platform for our members to seek financial support and pursue their projects and initiatives within these specific areas.
The member organisations awarded with grants are the following:
🔹Policy Center for Roma and Minorities (Romania)
🔹Autonómia Alapítvány (Hungary)
🔹RAVS (Slovakia)
🔹RomanoNet (Czech Republic)
🔹Vzájemné soužití ops (Czech Republic)
🔹Slovo 21, z.s. (Czech Republic)
🔹Асоциация Интегро Integro Association (Bulgaria)
🔹Pavee Point (Ireland)
🔹Amaro Drom e.V. (Germany)
🔹Fundacja Jaw Dikh (Poland)
🔹Federació Assoc Gitanes Fagic (Spain)
🔹Viešoji įstaiga Romų visuomenės centras (Lithuania)
⤵️ You can read more about the projects these organisations will be implementing here ⤵️
https://ergonetwork.org/.../equip-re-granting-to-ergo.../

📍 LAST WEEK TO APPLY! WE ARE LOOKING FOR TWO V

📍 LAST WEEK TO APPLY!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TWO VOLUNTEERS - PAID OPPORTUNITY!

ERGO Network is looking for two enthusiastic and active young Roma who would like to join our office team in Brussels for 8 or 5 months in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps.

When: 1 September 2023 to 30 April 2024, and 1 December 2023 to 30 April 2024

Where: ERGO Network office in Brussels, Belgium

Who: Young Roma professionals between 18 and 30

Payment: 1200 Euro per month

Deadline for applications: 1st June 2023

More information: LINK IN BIO

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

📢 Join the Fight Against Antigypsyism! 🤝 Are

📢 Join the Fight Against Antigypsyism! 🤝
Are you passionate about combating discrimination, racism, and exclusion? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Roma youth and promote their participation?
Become an ambassador for change by joining our study session
🔵This study session aims to empower 20 young people, most of them Roma, to combat antigypsyism and raise awareness among non-Roma target groups. By building their capacities as nonformal educators, participants will become advocates for the fight against antigypsyism.
🔴We invite young Roma and non-Roma activists, aged 18-30, who are committed to combating antigypsyism and have some experience in nonformal education and knowledge of antigypsyism or other forms of racism.
🟢Join us in this impactful study session to become an ambassador for the decade to counter antigypsyism. Together, we can raise awareness and create positive change in our communities. Apply now and be a part of the solution!
👉🏽please fill out the application form - https://forms.gle/Azst7UVk8KRQ9zBZ9 or in our Bio u can find the link on the application form !! Stay tuned!

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Moments from @balkantrafikfestival where we could present Roma while enjoying the great balkan music! ❤️💃🏽🎊

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