Events
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).
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.
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.
Voices of Memory and Future: ARCA’s Participation in the 5-Year Anniversary of the Program
The city of Berlin hosted the celebration of the five-year anniversary of the EVZ Foundation’s program "Young People Remember" — an initiative that for half a decade has brought together young people, activists, and educators from across Europe around the themes of historical memory, human rights, and civic consciousness.
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 Programme Featured at One of Europe’s Largest Conferences
Over five thousand participants from Ukraine and other European countries took part in the CAFE KYIV 2025 conference, held in the German capital. Politicians, diplomats, military personnel, experts, representatives of ethnic communities and civil society organisations from Ukraine and Europe gathered in Berlin. The key topics of the event included Russia’s war against Ukraine, the rebuilding of Ukraine, and the path toward EU integration.
In New York City, the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women is underway
The events dedicated to the protection of women’s rights is attended by Nataliia Tomenko, co-chair of AURA Ukrainian Roma Advocacy Alliance and Deputy Director of ARCA Youth Agency for Roma Culture Advocacy.
A screening of a movie about the Roma Genocide took place in Berlin
Named Voices was the title of a documentary screened in Berlin within the CAFE KYIV 2025 conference. The movie was created using materials from the archives of ARCA Youth Agency for Roma Culture Advocacy and interviews with Roma people provided by the Ukrainian Centre for Holocaust Studies.