Events
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.
Michael Roth: “Roma are the largest ethnic community. And its contribution should be recognized”
Today, CAFE KYIV 2025 Conference is taking place in the German capital. This is one of the most important European events. By tradition—same as it was last year—ARCA Youth Agency of Roma Culture Advocacy is an official partner of this event. This year’s events—which are most important for the Roma community—include, among others, a panel discussion entitled Roma People in Ukraine: Fighters for Democracy, Justice, and Diversity, and a screening of Named Voices, a documentary.
Humanitarian Aid, Human Rights, Equality: Challenges faced by the Roma Community
Оver 100,000 Roma people became internally displaced persons or were forced to seek shelter abroad. In this situation, it is crucial for the voice of the Roma community to be heard and for their needs to be taken into account in the processes of humanitarian effort and reconstruction of Ukraine.
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".