Decade Against Antigypsyism campaign

Antigypsyism remains one of the most persistent and widespread forms of racism in Europe. The Decade Against Antigypsyism is a large-scale public campaign led by ERGO Network and other key members of the Alliance against Antigypsyism.

Launched in 2022, the campaign aims to challenge antigypsyism in all its forms from everyday prejudice to institutional discrimination by reaching both Roma communities and the wider public. It’s about changing minds, building alliances, and ensuring that antigypsyism is recognised, confronted and ended.

Each year, ERGO Network and ternYpe co-organise a Study Session for Youth Ambassadors of the Decade. These are six-day training programmes for young Roma and non-Roma who want to stand up against antigypsyism and build bridges in their communities.

In recent 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 by targeting the general public, to raise awareness of antigypsyism and contribute to changing attitudes towards Roma in the majority society.

Guidelines on Countering Antigypsyism

The campaign is grounded in practical tools for action. Together with our partners, we developed the Guidelines on Countering Antigypsyism — a key resource for NGOs, educators, youth workers, and public institutions.

These guidelines explain:

• What antigypsyism is and why it matters
• How to address it at different levels — from schools to policymaking
• Practical steps to build awareness, challenge stereotypes and promote Roma inclusion

They are part of our broader effort to equip civil society, educators and communities with the tools they need to confront antigypsyism and foster change.