Register now for the upcoming Conference on Ukrainian Roma Refugees

Register now for the upcoming Conference on Ukrainian Roma Refugees

Venue: Hotel Chambord, 82 Rue de Namur, 1000 Brussels, Belgium & Online

Date: Wednesday, November 13 2024 

The ERGO Network, with the support of the European Philanthropic Initiative for Migration (EPIM), is organising a conference focused on advocacy and coordination for Ukrainian Roma refugees. As the situation continues to evolve, we must come together and discuss practical ways to address the needs of this vulnerable community. 

This event will serve as a platform to address the issues of Ukrainian Roma refugees and discuss strategies for effective advocacy and coordination efforts to support them during this challenging time. 

The ERGO Network, alongside its members, is committed to creating an inclusive environment where the voices of Ukrainian Roma refugees can be heard and their specific needs addressed. The conference will bring representatives from various sectors, including EU institutions, civil society organisations, government agencies, and international organisations. The goal is to foster collaboration and develop comprehensive plans for supporting Ukrainian Roma refugees. 

Attendees will engage in discussions aimed at identifying best practices for advocacy and resource mobilisation, ensuring that the unique challenges faced by Ukrainian Roma are adequately recognised and addressed in policy frameworks. 

In addition to organising the conference, the ERGO Network is actively supporting Ukrainian Roma refugees through various initiatives, particularly in countries such as Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Moldova. This includes providing humanitarian assistance, facilitating access to social services, and promoting awareness of their rights. By collaborating with local organisations, community leaders, international organisations, and institutions, the ERGO Network is working to ensure that Ukrainian Roma refugees receive the necessary support for their integration and well-being. 

The conference will serve as a pivotal moment to amplify these efforts and strengthen the network of advocates committed to empowering Roma communities in the face of adversity. 

Agenda

Wednesday, November 13

9:00 – 9:30: Opening Remarks and Introduction to the event

  • Gabriela Hrabaňová, Director, ERGO Network
  • Sheena  Elaine Keller, Senior Sector Officer- EEA grants
  • Martin Mühleck, Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)
  • Csilla Volgyi, Policy Officer at the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission

9:30 – 10:15: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma Refugees in Moldova

Moderator: Dejan Markovic, ERGO Network

  • Elena Sirbu – Roma Women’s Platform Moldova
  • Natalia Kropivka – UNHCR Moldova

10:15 – 11:00: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma Refugees in Poland

Moderator: Dejan Markovic, ERGO Network

  • Elżbieta Mirga-Wójtowicz – Fundacija Jaw Dikh Poland
  • Mateusz Płoskonka – Municipality of Krakow, Department of Social Policy and Health

11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:15: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma Refugees in Hungary

Moderator: Stephan Mueller, Central Council of the German Sinti and Roma

  • Fanni Székely-Trendl – Romaversitas Foundation
  • Eszter Benkő – Hungarian Helsinki Committee

12:15 – 13:00: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma in the Ukraine

Moderator: Gabriela Hrabanová , ERGO Network

  • Igor Lossovsky – State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience
  • Yulian Kondur – International Charitable Organisation Roma Women Fund Chiricli
  • Natalia Tomenko – YNGO ARCA

13:00 – 14:00: Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:45: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma Refugees in the Czech Republic

Moderator:  Gabriela Hrabanová, ERGO Network

  • Lidija Grebo – Slovo 21
  • Jan Husak – Romodrom o.p.s.

14:45 – 15:30: Panel Discussion – Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma Refugees in the West Europe

Moderator: Isabela Mihalache, ERGO Network

  • Stephan Mueller- Zentralrat Deutscher Sinti und Roma
  • Guillermo Ruiz – Melde- und Informationsstelle Antiziganismus (MIA), Germany

15:30 – 16:15: Panel Discussion – Sharing Best Practices from of the International organisations in support of Roma refugees 

Moderator: Dejan Markovic, ERGO Network

  • Valeria Morica – World Bank
  • Gyorgy Sumeghy – Habitat for Humanity International
  • Ulrike Pusch – Solidaritätsdienst International e.V.

16:15 – 16:45: Coffee Break

16:45 – 17:30: Closing Session: Recommendations and Future Steps

For more information about the event, please contact our coordinator for Ukraine, Dejan Markovic d.markovic@ergonetwork.org.

This conference is supported by the European Philanthropic Initiative for Migration, EPIM.

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