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Recognition of the Roma Genocide
Recognition, official texts
In Albania, the Holocaust is recognised; however, there is no information whether the Roma are recognised or not as victims of the Genocide.
According to the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) (Education on the Holocaust and on Anti-Semitism, page 66), the Holocaust in Albania is referred to as the “systematic and regular genocide pursued by the German Nazis against various ethnic, religious and national groups prior to and during World War II, up until 1945”. The following groups are included in references to the Genocide: Jews, Roma and Sinti, communists, immigrants, gays and lesbians, alcoholics, religious fundamentalists and German dissidents.
Albania observes 27th January as its Holocaust memorial day. The day is called the “Day of Commemoration” or “Day of Memory”. It was established by Law Number 9280, adopted on 23rd September 2004 and proclaimed by the President of the Republic in decree number 4345, on 11th October 2004. Article 2.1 of the law sets 27th January as the commemorative date.
Data (camps locations, Remembrance places, measures etc.)
On 27th January, governmental institutions, national as well as the local - partake in commemorative activities in memory of the victims of the Holocaust – particularly the Jewish victims – and those who sacrificed their lives in the fight for freedom against Nazism. Government officials at all levels participate in the commemorative events, including the President, the Prime Minister and other Cabinet ministers, the Chairman of the Parliament, heads of municipalities and communes as well as other officials and government employees.
Specialised institution, commission, research centre etc., dealing with this issue
According to the available information, there is no specialised institution, commission or research centre specifically dealing with the issue of the Roma Genocide. There is, however, a Roma Technical Secretariat which helps the ministries to deal with Roma and minority issues.
In March 2013, the municipality of Tirana has announced that the Holocaust Memorial will be built.
Official initiatives (campaigns, actions, projects, commemoration days, museums)