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Making the strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion operational: from policy commitments to social investment
A new strategy can set priorities and inspire action. But its success ultimately depends on what changes in people's daily lives. This was the central message of the joint online seminar, “Making the Strategy for Roma and Traveller Inclusion Operational: Activating Social Growth by Putting Policy...
ROMA POLITICAL SCHOOLS
Second Roma Political School starts in Greece to strengthen Roma political participation and democratic engagement
The second edition of the Council of Europe’s Roma Political School was officially launched on 22 October 2026 at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, in the presence of the University’s Rector, Professor Christina Koulouri, who welcomed participants to the programme....
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"Our Home, Our Rights": Roma and Traveller women’s consultation on housing and accommodation
A public consultation is scheduled to take place on 10 November 2026 online, focusing on the right to housing and accommodation and the challenges Roma and Traveller women face in their enjoyment of this right. The meeting will: Identify the main housing and accommodation needs and priorities...
ROMANI LANGUAGE
Safeguarding Romani Language – 7th International Conference
The Romani language remains a cornerstone of Roma identity, cultural heritage and community belonging. As efforts to preserve and develop the language continue to grow, new opportunities are emerging to strengthen its transmission, accessibility and everyday use through collaboration, innovation...
ROMA POLITICAL SCHOOLS
Second generation of the Roma Political School launched in Montenegro
The second generation of participants of the Roma Political School has officially begun its programme at the University of Montenegro's Faculty of Political Sciences, bringing together university students, members of Roma communities, and representatives of public institutions for a unique...
Senior police officers in Hungary strengthen capacities to address hate crimes against Roma and Travellers
Senior police officers responsible for overseeing hate crime investigations from across Hungary took part in a capacity-building activity held in Budapest on 8-9 October 2026, organised by the Roma and Traveller Division, in cooperation with the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the...
Call for Participants
European Seminar on Teaching about the Roma and Sinti Holocaust
In the framework of the joint EU-CoE project “Roma Holocaust Remembrance and Education” (RomaMemory II), EuroClio and the Roma and Travellers Division are pleased to invite history and citizenship educators to a seminar on teaching about the Roma and Sinti Holocaust taking place in Heidelberg,...
22nd Meeting of the Council of Europe Dialogue with Roma and Traveller civil society
Security Policies and Inclusion: Exploring Effects on Roma and Traveller Communities
“A policy doesn’t have to mention “Roma” in particular in order to have an effect on Roma communities. Often, the effect is that Roma are treated as suspects” Idaver Memedov, independent expert. The 22nd meeting of the Council of Europe Dialogue with Roma and Traveller civil society took place in...
ADI-ROM drafting group completes work on the draft recommendation on desegregation and inclusion in policies for Roma and Traveller children
Building on work launched in 2025, the Committee of Experts for Roma and Traveller Issues (ADI-ROM) drafting group held its final meeting on 8 and 9 September 2026 to complete the drafting of the Recommendation on desegregation and inclusion policies and practices in the education of Roma and...
Remembering the Roma Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau: Europe Marks 2 August 2026
On 2 August 2026, representatives of European institutions, national governments, Roma and Sinti organisations, Holocaust survivors, youth activists, and civil society gathered at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to commemorate the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. The ceremony...
