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

VILLAGE COUNCIL OF LOSCHYNIVKA HAS WON THE ANTI-AWARD FOR “A REALLY DISGRACEFUL DEED”

VILLAGE COUNCIL OF LOSCHYNIVKA HAS WON THE ANTI-AWARD FOR “A REALLY DISGRACEFUL DEED”

THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL ROMANI FESTIVAL OF JAZZ ART

THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL ROMANI FESTIVAL OF JAZZ ART

DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF ETHNIC ORIGIN IS UNACCEPTABLE

DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF ETHNIC ORIGIN IS UNACCEPTABLE

“I am – Roma, but I’m not a criminal!”

“I am – Roma, but I’m not a criminal!”

Statement by International Renaissance Foundation

Statement by International Renaissance Foundation

Monument that split Mukachevo

Monument that split Mukachevo

International round table “Remembering the Holocaust”

International round table “Remembering the Holocaust”

Roma in terms of military conflict: assistance is needed more than ever

Roma in terms of military conflict: assistance is needed more than ever

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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