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Presentation of the Roma Pride initiative Brussels, Ile de France Europe June 11 th 2014 . Who are we ? What do we do? EUROPEAN network gathering the main ANTIRACIST NGOs from 30 countries Structure European civil society against racism , antisemitism and racial discrimination - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presentation of the Roma Pride initiativeBrussels, Ile de France Europe
June 11th 2014
Who are we? What do we do?◦ EUROPEAN network gathering the main
ANTIRACIST NGOs from 30 countries◦ Structure European civil society against racism,
antisemitism and racial discrimination◦ Implementing GRASSROOTS actions in Europe◦ Lobbying EU institutions◦ Empowering leaders of the MOVEMENT with
training and networking
Main actions
European Mobilisation to raise awareness and denounce racial discrimination in Europe
Training organizations on discriminations and Testing
Testing discrimination in nightlife places, on housing and job markets◦ Ex : In 2014, we tested discrimination in 8 countries, 25% of
discrimination
Working with local authorities for concrete solutions
European Testing Campaigns
European Testing Campaigns (2)
Illustration : 20minutes.fr
Mobilizing the European Society against neonazism and for democracy in Greece ◦ We are all Greek Jews
campaign, signed by Nobel Prize winners and published in 25 countries
◦ 10 000 people demonstration in central Athens
Fighting Far right Movements in Europe
Protecting civil liberties in Hungary◦ Lobbying the European Parliament to denounce civil
liberties violations ◦ European Meeting for democracy in Budapest,
November 2013
Fighting Far right Movements in Europe
European Delegation to the Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey
◦ Delegation of European leaders and Armenian Diaspora leaders to Turkey
◦ Meeting Turkish civil society and Youth leaders
◦ Commemorating the Armenian Genocide
◦ Working together for recognition
Fighting against Genocide Denial
Fighting against Genocide Denial
Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in Istanbul, April 24 th 2014
European Seminar on the History of the Holocaust and Nazi Persecutions against the Roma people.
1 week training on historical issues for leaders of Roma and antiracist NGOs
60 leaders from 39 organizations from 27 countries Exchanging expertise in fighting anti-Semitism and racism against
the Roma communities
Fighting against Genocide Denial
Institutions Activities
European Commission
Constant work with DG Justice, several meetings with about 20 European high Civil servants.
European Parliament Meetings and connections with about 300 MEPs. We are all Greek Jews Campaign Lobbying campaign for the adoption of Tavares report on Hungary – Contact with all MEPs.
Council of Europe Constant work with the Roma and Travellers department, Commissioner for Human Rights, ECRI, President with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
National Decision Makers
Several meetings with high level politicians : French Ministries, MPs and Presidency, Greek PM and main party leaders, Norwegian Ministers and MPs…
High level of political support
Nobel Prize Winners support (Elie Wiesel, Dario Fo), European leaders support (Bernard Kouchner, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Adam Michnik, Jovan Dijvak)
Lobbying activities High level of institutional and political influence
Group of experts and organizations specialized in Human Rights violations and litigation established in December 2013
First fieldwork led in Kiev, Ukraine
Interviews, reports, collecting evidences
Report on Human Rights Violations during Maidan violence submitted to International organizations (CoE, UN, OSCE, Ukrainian gov)
European Task Force for Human Rights
Maidan Square, Ukraine, Feb 2014
Context : ◦ Rise in racial discrimination and racist violence◦ Local authorities can act
Objectives : ◦ Share best local policies practices against racism and racial discrimination.◦ Create long term partnerships between European civil society and local
authorities.◦ Make local policies design and implementation easier and more efficient.
40 local authorities and 35 NGOs involved
Outcomes : ◦ Meetings between stakeholders to exchange best practices – European Guide of
Best practices◦ Conduct project together : training of local civil societies on Testing, Roma Pride◦ Advice in policy making
The Alliance of NGOs and Local authorities against racial discrimination
Roma PrideEuropean mobilization for the dignity of Roma
people
Roma Pride : Mobilization that takes place in several countries
on the same day, 1st week end of October It is both a cultural and political mobilization
Objectives : Promote the diversity of Roma cultures Denounce racism, discrimination and hardships
faced by Roma communities Call for equality, equal enjoyment of rights and
equal dignity for all
Concept
Coordinated by EGAM at the European level
European Roma Pride Manifesto : “For the Dignity of Roma People in Europe : Roma Pride !” published in 15
newspapers in 15 countries.
Organized locally by a Roma organization and an antiracist NGO, member of EGAM.
It allows to launch an alliance between Roma and non-Roma organizations for:
◦ Better mutual understanding ◦ Exchange of expertise◦ Enhancement of institutional and political protection and power.
National coalitions can then be broadened with other HR NGOs, influential artists and intellectuals.
Structure of the mobilization
Roma issues training and planing Meeting
June each year
Sofia 2012, Bucharest 2011 and 2013, Prague 2014
Representatives of 30 Roma and antiracist organizations from 16 countries
Receive Training on Roma histories, and contemporary challenges
Worked on the shape mobilization and exchanged on best activities to be implemented
October 6th Roma Pride Bulgaria Organizations
Amalipe Centre
Bulgarian Helsinki Committee
Activities • 2 day film festival on Roma cultures and histories
• Series of concerts, exhibitions, shows, contests, cultural programs in 11 cities in Bulgaria
October 6th Roma Pride Czech Republic
Organizations
KonnexeCzech Helsinki Committee
Activities • March along the riverside to the Old Town
• Panel discussion
•Ecumenical Service
October 6th Roma Pride DenmarkOrganizations
SOS Mod Racism New Roma Organization in Denmark
Activities Screening of the documentary “The forgotten genocide” followed by debate and meeting with journalists
October 6th Roma Pride EstoniaOrganizations
Estonian institute for Human Rights North Estonian Roma Association
Activities Roundtables between NGOs and government officials on Roma issues in Estonia : education, culture, living conditions.
Italy Organization
SOS Razzismo
Activities Exhibition of photographs on the Roma community in « city alternative economy » in Rome and debates.
October 6th Roma Pride France Organizations
SOS RacismeUFAT
Activities Concerts of Gypsy Bands directed by Tony Gatlif and Yvan Le Bolloch’
Political speeches
October 6th Roma Pride Montenegro Organizations
Civic Alliance
Activities Public awareness raising initiatives : Gathering on public square, discussion with the public, role models.
October 6th Roma Pride Norway Poland
Organizations
Roma People Association in Poland
Activities Workshops for youth in the Krakow region on History and Memory of the Roma Genocide
Organizations
The Norwegian Antiracist Centre
Activities Report on Racism, discrimination and living conditions of Roma people in Olso
Followed by press conference and debates
October 6th Roma Pride Serbia Turkey
Organizations
DurDe!Romankara
Activities Screenings of the documentary on the Roma Genocide the « Forgotten Genocide »
followed by panel discussions and debates in Istanbul and Izmir
Organizations
Regional Centre for Minorities
Activities Workshops, debate, screening and concert at the Rex Cultural Centre, belgrade
October 6th Roma Pride
Vienna, Austria
October 6th Roma Pride
Prague, Czech Republic
October 6th Roma Pride
Paris, France
Fight against racism and discrimination targeting Roma people
2
2012 – 2013 Initiatives
Budapest, Hungary
Structured mobilization of European and national civil societies in the defense of Roma Rights ◦ End of Ataka’s demonstrations in Bulgaria ◦ Large demonstrations in Romania, Czech Republic and Hungary
Several public events in many countries in Europe in order to raise awareness among the general population and decision makers on situations faced by Roma communities◦ Mobilization in Sweden against Police profiling
Direct media attention and advocacy activities in order to obtain legal
improvements and changes in policy making◦ Ex : loi 1969 in France
More empowered and protected national Roma and non-Roma NGOs (training, European dimension, exchange of expertise)
Impacts
Preparatory Meeting : Prague, Starting today for 4 days – 16 countries –
24 NGOs – 40 participants. Including grassoots actions in Czech Republic :
Commemorations in Lety, Working in Usti ghetto
Roma Pride :2013 : 10 countries Objective for 2014 : 20 countries, October 5th 2014Working with local authoritiesImprove Roma communities’ involvment
Next steps for 2014
Thank you
Bucharest, Romania