The 6th meeting of the Council of Europe Dialogue with Roma and Traveller Civil Society will focus on a Civil Society assessment of the implementation of the Council of Europe Thematic Action Plan on the Inclusion of Roma and Travellers (2016-2019) and will:

  • Provide an opportunity for reflection;
  • Assess the relevance of the topics in the Thematic Action Plan on the Inclusion of Roma and Travellers (2016-2019) and identify and propose topics that should be included in the Council of Europe’s post-2019 Roma and Traveller agenda, whilst taking in consideration recent developments and political trends in the member states;
  • Identify and propose additional key stakeholders at national level who could become partners in the implementation of the Thematic Action Plan and help to ensure its sustainability;
  • Identify and propose appropriate measures and tools to fight anti-Gypsyism and to improve the situation of Roma and Traveller women, children and young people in Europe;
  • Discuss possible ways of establishing early warning and response mechanisms;
  • Highlight examples of good practices in the member states.
  • Identify and propose appropriate measures and tools to fight anti-Gypsyism and to improve the situation of Roma and Traveller women, children and young people in Europe;
  • Discuss possible ways of establishing early warning and response mechanisms;
  • Highlight examples of good practices in the member states.

The 6th Dialogue will serve as a consultation platform for assessing the successes and challenges resulting from the implementation of the Thematic Action Plan on the Inclusion of Roma and Travellers (2016-2019) and for identifying and proposing the priority areas, key targets and effective strategies which should be incorporated in the Council of Europe’s post-2019 Roma and Traveller agenda.

It will also serve as a policy-making forum for Roma and Traveller civil society organisations and other stakeholders to improve their knowledge, exchange experiences and share best practices, plan future co-operation activities and identify possibilities for promoting Roma and Traveller political and public participation.

6th Dialogue meeting - Working documents