Roma Program

Purpose is to support NGOs and activists in involving representatives of the Roma community in social processes and combating discrimination

Program Priorities

Advocacy and support of effective state policy on Roma

Monitoring the implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan on the protection and integration into Ukrainian society of the Roman minority, developing recommendations on their implementation.

Advocacy of Ukraine joining the Decade of Roma Inclusion international initiative.

Legal protection for Roma

Timely and professional free legal aid for representatives of the Roma community.

Countering xenophobia and discrimination of Roma.

Supporting efforts by NGOs to simplify the process of obtaining identification documents.

Youth leadership

Involving Roma youth in decision-making and the formulation of state policy on Roman by developing a platform of youth human rights activists for Roman Education Fund scholarship recipients.

Organizing schools on youth leadership and human rights, internships with leading think tanks and human rights organizations in Ukraine.

Roma Education Fund scholarships

Coordinating Roma Education Fund scholarships for Roma to study in higher educational institutions in Ukraine.

Roma health and social mediators

Improving Roma access to guaranteed public healthcare, promoting positive (non-discriminatory) treatment at healthcare facilities.

Assisting with registration for identification documents and certificates, providing advice on other important issues.

Promoting the model of Roma health mediators on the state and regional levels.

Program News

Human rights activists to develop procedures for Roma settlements policing

Forthcoming essay collection “SpilnoART” (“JointArt”) breaking down anti-Roma prejudices presented at the BookForum

SpilnoART (JointART): writers and painters create an anthology about the Roma

Fighting Anti-Roma Hate, One Story at a Time

Fighting Anti-Roma Hate, One Story at a Time

“Tent of Understanding” stitches Ukraine together

“Tent of Understanding” stitches Ukraine together

Roma Youth from all over Ukraine speak in Lviv to overcome stereotypes

Roma Youth from all over Ukraine speak in Lviv to overcome stereotypes

Concern of the International Renaissance Foundation over the Establishment of Anti-Roma Communities

Concern of the International Renaissance Foundation over the Establishment of Anti-Roma Communities

International Conference “Inclusion for All: Education Policy and Practice”

International Conference “Inclusion for All: Education Policy and Practice”

HOW TO APPLY?

Please complete the application form and submit it via your personal account. Applications are accepted exclusively in electronic form, and the assessment process involves several stages. 
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