Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism – Study Session
Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism –
From passion to action: A new generation of Roma activists
When: 21 – 28 September 2025 (including travel days)
Where: European Youth Centre Budapest, Hungary
Application deadline – 6 June, 2025, 23:59 CET
In case you will be selected, your participation will be notified by the end of June at the latest, and you will need to confirm your participation.
We invite young Roma and non-Roma to apply for our six day youth meeting, a study session to empower youth as ambassadors for the “Decade to counter Antigypsyism”. We welcome young people who already have some little experience and who are able and feel ready to implement their own small projects to counter antigypsyism after they are back home.
We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, religious belief, or sexual orientation. We aim to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages mutual understanding, dialogue, and potential cooperation between Roma and non-Roma participants.
Objectives:
- To discuss the concept of antigypsyism and connect it with broader human rights concepts, such as racism, colonialism and intersectionality.
- To support young people in recognising the manifestations and consequences of antigypsyism.
- To share successful approaches to challenging antigypsyism by making use of the CM Recommendation on Roma Youth Participation, the ECRI standards on combating antigypsyism and the Committee of Ministers’ recommendation on Roma women.
- To provide young people with specific tools and methods to challenge antigypsyism on different levels.
- To give young Roma and their non-Roma allies the opportunity to join support networks of activists.
Profile of the participant:
- to be committed to act as Ambassadors of the Decade Against Antigypsyism after the study session
- to be committed to developing initiatives/actions
- motivated to develop their competences and to share their experiences with other participants;
- aged 18 – 30 (exceptions are possible);
- committed to attend for the full duration of the course;
- able to work in English;
- resident in a member state of the European Cultural Convention of the Council of Europe
Location:
The study session will take place in the European Youth Centre in Budapest (Hungary) from 21 – 28 September 2025 (travel days are 21st and 28th September). The Youth Centre is run by the Council of Europe and frequently hosts youth programmes. It is uniquely equipped to make our stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.
Logistics
All travel and programme costs are covered by the Council of Europe via reimbursement of real costs. We will provide all participants with a detailed information sheet.
BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT & DECADE AGAINST ANTIGYPSYISM
In the last years, ERGO Network, ternYpe – International Roma Youth Network and other partners of the “Alliance against Antigypsyism” have achieved great progress in the recognition of antigypsyism on the European political level. The European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO) with its member organisations in Central Europe and the Western Balkans and the Alliance want to address the current situation of many Roma in Europe with the large-scale campaign “Decade to Counter Antigypsyism” which started in 2022 targeting the general public, to raise awareness for antigypsyism and contribute to changing attitudes towards Roma in the majority society.
For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us: ergoternype@gmail.com
Please take note that by submitting this application, you agree with the Code of Conduct and our detailed safeguarding policy.