Events
«Me — Ukrayinatar». An exhibition of collages authored by a Ukrainian painter was presented in Germa
Who are the Romanis of Ukraine, why are they famous, and what is the role they play in the modern-day European society? This is the topic of the exhibition of collages entitled «Me — Ukrayinatar», which was opened in early December in Heidelberg, Germany.
Participation in the panel discussion “Challenges Faced by Ukrainian Roma in the Ukraine”
A panel discussion “Challenges faced by Ukrainian Roma in Ukraine” was held in Brussels. The event was held within the framework of the conference “Advocacy and Coordination for Ukrainian Roma Refugees” organized by the ERGO Network of Roma organizations.
Attitude towards minorities is an important indicator of Ukraine's readiness to accede to the EU
Attitude towards minorities is an important indicator of Ukraine's readiness to accede to the EU. This is what Katarina Maternova, EU Ambassador in Ukraine, has told Ukrainian Radio during the international conference entitled "Restoration of Ukraine and Prospects of Civil Society of Ukrainian Romanis".
A networking meeting between civil society participants
Within the Third Romani Forum in Kyiv, there took place a meeting between representatives of Romani NGOs and international partners. A round table meeting was attended by over 15 representatives of Romani NGOs who exchanged experience, discussed matters, and outlined paths toward partnership aimed at defending the rights and well-being of Romani communities in Ukraine and abroad.
We are already planning the restoration of Ukraine: an international conference has begun
The interests of Romanis have always been overlooked, even at watersheds in history. This is the key thought which has been voiced by participants of the international conference entitled «Restoration of Ukraine and Prospects of Civil Society of Ukrainian Romanis».
59% of Roman have faced problems when trying to access school education: the results of the research
Ukraine continues discussing its post-war restoration, and this issue goes beyond the mere rebuilding of its infrastructure. Reconstruction should take place in all walks of life, without exception, and should involve all ethnic groups. One of the key aspects of this work is to ensure equal possibilities for the most marginalised groups, including the Roma community.
Participation in DEZIM CONFERENCE 2024
On October 10, Nataliia Tomenko, deputy director of ARCA took part in roundtable discussion at the DEZIM CONFERENCE 2024 “MIGRATION – CONFLICT – SOLIDARITY. A CONTESTED FIELD BETWEEN POLITICS AND RESEARCH” at the University of Mannheim.
The Art of Memory: How the Romani Tragedy Resurrects from Oblivion
On the 20th of September, 2024, a round table was held entitled «To Know and to Remember: Recent Studies and Information Products Pertaining to the Romani Genocide during the Second World War»
Holocaust: tragedy of the Romani people that remains one of the least studied pages of the ІІ World
From the early August to the end of September, the world commemorates innocent people tortured and killed during the Second World War due to the Nazi ethnocide policy. On the 2nd of August, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Romani Genocide. Commemorative events took place in the former death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, attended by the high dignitaries, international representatives, and Romani organisations. On the 29th of September, the world is going to commemorate the tragedy of Babyn Yar which, during the German occupation of Kyiv, became the location of mass ethnic-based gunfire executions of Jews and Romanis. The historical truth about the tragic stories of the Romani people has only recently been revealed in full.
To see, to feel, to remember: A new exhibition was unveiled in the Babyn Yar Museum
An exhibition entitled «Their Memory in My Eyes» is accessible to visitors of the Babyn Yar National Historical Memorial. Testimony of witnesses to the genocide back from the Second World War in conjunction with visual materials have been presented by ARСA Youth Agency for Roma Culture Advocacy.