Events
«Голоси, які мають імена»: відбудеться показ зафільмованої документальної вистави
4 вересня о 18:30 відбудеться показ зафільмованої документальної вистави «Голоси, які мають імена». Гостей запрошують до виставкового центру «Жива пам’ять», вул. Юрія Іллєнка, 46А (м. Київ).
Independence of Ukraine: Strength in Diversity
Independence Day of Ukraine is a special holiday for us. It embodies centuries of struggle and the desire to live on our own land according to our own beliefs. Independence is born where there is respect for everyone — for different languages, cultures, traditions, and ethnicities. Ukraine’s strength lies precisely in its diversity, because within it is true unity.
23 August – National Flag Day of Ukraine
National Flag Day is a celebration that unites all citizens around one of the most powerful symbols of our country. For the Roma community, this day also holds special meaning. The symbolism of the Roma flag closely resembles that of the Ukrainian flag: the blue sky and green earth mirror the blue-and-yellow banner that represents the sky and golden wheat fields.
ARCA implements a humanitarian support program for the Roma community
In Kryvyi Rih, Roma families received certificates to purchase food and essential goods. This initiative is part of a broader humanitarian and educational support program for Roma communities in the Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, implemented by the organization with the support of the Ukrainian Women’s Fund.
Youth Day: the power that shapes the future
Roma youth today face double pressure. In addition to the usual hardships of wartime, they face discrimination based on their ethnic origin. Stereotypes and prejudices cause additional pain. In times like these, we must unite against external enemies, not persecute our fellow citizens.
“Invisible. Resilience: The Past and Present of the Roma”: An exhibition about the Roma has opened
On International Roma Genocide Remembrance Day, the exhibition center “Living Memory” of the National Historical and Memorial Reserve “Babyn Yar” opened an exhibition entitled "The Invisible. Resilience: The Past and Present of the Roma." This thematic narrative project returns to the history of those who have remained invisible to society for too long.
Commemorative events were held to mark the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Roma Genocide
On August 2, 2025, commemorative events were held at the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Preserve to mark the International Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. The mourning ceremony brought together the Roma community, representatives of the state, international organizations, diplomats, and cultural figures.
ARCA Representatives Hold Lecture at the MFA to Mark Roma Genocide Remembrance Day
On July 28, ahead of the International Roma Genocide Remembrance Day, a thematic lecture was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine as part of the “Diplomacy of Memory” project.
Roma Holocaust Victims to Be Commemorated in Kyiv
On August 2–3, commemorative events marking the International Remembrance Day of the Roma Genocide will take place at the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Preserve in Kyiv. The program includes a memorial march, an official remembrance ceremony, the opening of the exhibition “Invisible. Resilience: Past and Present of the Roma”, and a memorial music evening.
Position of the NGO “ARCA” Regarding the Situation Around NABU and SAPO
Our organization, alongside many others, works daily to bring closer the day when Ukraine becomes a full-fledged member of the European community — democratic, open, and equal for all. We are genuinely concerned about the current developments in the country, as they pose a threat to societal unity. Yet it is precisely unity that must be our top priority right now. We call on all actors to avoid provoking division and tension, which could have long-term consequences.