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

Press Conference “Supporting Higher Education for Roma: Achievements and Perspectives”

Press Conference “Supporting Higher Education for Roma: Achievements and Perspectives”

George Soros: «The launch of the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture will help to change the attitude to the Roma»

George Soros: «The launch of the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture will help to change the attitude to the Roma»

IRF at the Arsenal Book Festival: the Roma Program

IRF at the Arsenal Book Festival: the Roma Program

IRF’s Statement about violence against Roma in the village Vilshany

IRF’s Statement about violence against Roma in the village Vilshany

The first talk about modern Ukrainian Roma Women in Ukraine

The first talk about modern Ukrainian Roma Women in Ukraine

HOW IS THE BUDGETARY MONEY ON YOUTH PROJECTS BEING USED?

HOW IS THE BUDGETARY MONEY ON YOUTH PROJECTS BEING USED?

IGNORING THE SITUATION IN SHEDULKIVKA COULD TRIGGER THE NEXT ANTI-ROMANI POGROMS, – HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS

IGNORING THE SITUATION IN SHEDULKIVKA COULD TRIGGER THE NEXT ANTI-ROMANI POGROMS, – HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS

MINORITIES IN UKRAINE: ACTIVISM OR HARASSMENT?

MINORITIES IN UKRAINE: ACTIVISM OR HARASSMENT?

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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