Events
Don't stop: a year of working in uncertain conditions
The past year has been another year of trials, endurance, and responsibility for all of us. Amidst full-scale war, constant uncertainty, and social change, the team at ARKA, the Youth Agency for the Advocacy of Romani Culture, continued to do what it considers its main task: working to strengthen the voice of the Romani community and protect its rights.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is a holiday of kindness, warmth, and belief in miracles. It is a time when we pause to be with our loved ones, remember what is important, and think about the future. For Roma and Ukrainians, this holiday has much in common: family circle, light in the home, hope in the heart, and dreams that we want to cherish.
Roma rights and the challenges of war: results of a discussion in Berlin
A round table discussion entitled “Roma Inclusion in Focus: Strengthening Partnerships between Ukraine and Germany” was held in Berlin. The main topics of discussion were the rights and needs of Roma in Ukraine, as well as the situation of Roma refugees from Ukraine in Germany. Participants discussed issues of equal participation, combating anti-Gypsyism, access to social and humanitarian programs, and the need to develop sustainable international partnerships.
Roma Inclusion in Focus – Strengthening Partnerships Between Ukraine and Germany
We are pleased to announce the roundtable “Roma Inclusion in Focus: Strengthening Partnerships Between Ukraine and Germany.”
The film “Named Voices” was presented at an international conference
From 12 to 14 November 2025, ARCA’s Senior Project Manager, Chinara Majidova, participated in the international conference “Visibilities of Memory: The Representation of Sinti and Roma in Holocaust Film.” Within the framework of the panel “Multimedia and the Cinematic Turn: Holocaust Representations in Theatres, Museums, Graphic Novels and Multimedia,” Chinara Majidova presented the documentary theatre play Named Voices (2023).
Romani Language Day: Language as the Root of Identity
On November 5, the world celebrates the International Day of the Romani Language — a date initiated by Romani activists to draw attention to the gradual disappearance of the Romani language in the context of globalization. The date was officially recognized by UNESCO as part of global efforts to preserve linguistic diversity.
ARСA representative participates in OSCE conference on human rights
This year's OSCE Human Rights Conference was particularly significant: 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act. This document laid the foundation for the modern system of human rights protection, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe.
Roma families received supermarket vouchers and the opportunity to learn a new profession
This month, representatives of Roma communities once again received supermarket vouchers. As part of an initiative we are implementing with the Ukrainian Women's Fund, families received four vouchers worth 1,000 hryvnia each. The assistance was provided to people from the most vulnerable groups.
Babyn Yar: And the Thousands of Ravines of Memory. How We Reflect on the Past During Wartime
A roundtable discussion titled “Babyn Yar: And the Thousands of Ravines of Memory Across Ukraine” brought together historians, museum professionals, researchers, and civil society representatives. The event aimed to explore approaches to preserving the memory of genocide, and to discuss new research initiatives and cultural practices that help reframe the tragic pages of the past.
Djanes: Tell Your Story
ARCA and the media project Djanes announce the launch of the youth journalism competition “Djanes: Storytelling Contest”. Our goal is to amplify the voices of a new generation of authors who want to explore journalism through the lenses of identity, memory, and social transformation.