{"id":1211,"date":"2021-03-24T13:41:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T13:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentralrat.sintiundroma.de\/en\/?p=1211"},"modified":"2021-03-24T13:41:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T13:41:15","slug":"the-role-of-the-european-union-and-of-individual-member-states-to-fight-antigypsyism-in-the-western-balkans-and-to-ensure-inclusion-of-roma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentralrat.sintiundroma.de\/en\/the-role-of-the-european-union-and-of-individual-member-states-to-fight-antigypsyism-in-the-western-balkans-and-to-ensure-inclusion-of-roma\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of the European Union and of individual Member States to Fight Antigypsyism in the Western Balkans and to Ensure Inclusion of Roma"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is our pleasure to invite you to the virtual conference that will aim to discuss the  \u201crole of the European Union and of individual Member States to fight antigypsyism in <\/span>the Western Balkans and to ensure inclusion of Roma<\/span>. The conference will take place on <\/span>25 March 2021 from 12.00 to 13.45 AM<\/span> via Webex platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Link<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>https:\/\/permanentrepresentationofgermany.my.webex.com\/permanentrepresentationofgermany.my\/j.php?MTID=mcd715dc9b124d49de721eaad8c0d9f91<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

You can find the preliminary agenda below. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The virtual conference discusses the need to fight antigypsyism in the Western Balkans – the specific form of racism towards Sinti and Roma \u2013 and the need to include the position and situation of Roma in all relevant policies of the European Union with regard to the countries in the accession process.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The virtual conference will provide an opportunity to representatives of the Roma to present their position and their proposals for policies and measures and to discuss them with representatives of the European Commission and Member States of the European Union.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Background <\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

The European Commission adopted in October 2020 the new \u201c<\/span>EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality, Inclusion and Participation<\/span><\/a>\u201d which is equally relevant for the countries in the Western Balkans. A key priority of the new framework is to recognize and to fight antigypsyism as the root cause of exclusion in the fields of education, employment, housing and basic services, health and poverty.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Also in October 2020, the European Commission adopted the \u201c<\/span>Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans<\/span><\/a>\u201d, as part of the 2020 Enlargement Package which emphasises that \u201cthe integration of Roma people into society by supporting their full participation in education and in the labour market is of particular importance and will be a key priority of the EU integration process\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The countries in the Western Balkans are currently in the process of developing new strategies and action plans for the inclusion of Roma and should already make use of these new policies of the European Union. A clear commitment of the governments of the countries in the Western Balkans and a good understanding of the need and the relevance to fight antigypsyism as well as stronger empowerment of Roma in all fields would be indispensable.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Against this background, the Central Council of the German Sinti and Roma, ERGO Network, Roma Active Albania and the Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union invite representations of the EU Member States to the European Union and further important stakeholders to an online conference on 25. March 2021 to discuss requests and proposals of the Romani civil society.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

We would be grateful if you could confirm your participation by 24 March 2021 with: <\/span>s.selmani@ergonetwork.org<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n

Agenda<\/h3>\n

11.30  Login of the participants <\/strong><\/p>\n

12.00<\/strong><\/span> Opening Remarks: <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

H.E. <\/strong>Ambassador Mr. Thomas Ossowski<\/span>, Representative to the Political and Security Committee, Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

M<\/strong>r. Colin Wolfe, <\/span>European Commission, Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), Head of Western Balkans Cooperation<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Romani Rose<\/strong><\/span>, Chairman Central Council of the German Sinti and Roma  (via video)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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12.20 \u2013 12.30<\/strong><\/span> Introduction\/Keynote Speech:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

M<\/strong>s. Gabriela Hrabanova<\/span>, <\/span>Executive Director ERGO Network<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe need to fight antigypsyism and to include the position and situation of Roma in all relevant policy fields\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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12.30 \u2013 13.30<\/strong><\/span> Panel Discussion with Q&A<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ms.<\/strong><\/span> Liselotte Isaksson<\/strong><\/span>,<\/strong><\/span> European Commission, <\/span>Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations,<\/span>\u202fHead of Section Civil Society and Social Inclusion, Western Balkan Cooperation<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe role of civil society in promoting inclusion of Roma and fighting antigypsyism\u201d<\/span> <\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Orhan Usein<\/strong><\/span>, <\/span>Head of Office, Roma Integration 2020, Regional Cooperation Council<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cClose cooperation with European Commission and governments in Western Balkan to improve inclusion of Roma\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Isak Skenderi<\/strong><\/span>, Executive Director, Voice of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians, Kosovo<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCooperation of Romani civil society with international actors and the government \u201c<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Petar Antic<\/strong><\/span>, Project \u201cInclusion of Roma and other marginalized groups\u201d, GIZ Serbia<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe GIZ InR Project in Serbia as a promising practice\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Isabela Michalache<\/strong><\/span>, ERGO Network<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRomani women \u2013 Power of change in the Western Balkans and Turkey\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Petrica Dulgheru<\/strong><\/span>, Executive Director Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRomani entrepreneurs as a driving force\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Marija Sulejmanova<\/strong><\/span>, Romalitico  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cInclusion of Roma in assistance programmes to fight COVID 19 pandemic\u201d<\/span> <\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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13.30<\/strong><\/span> Closing Remarks<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ms.<\/strong><\/span> Liselotte Isaksson<\/strong><\/span>,<\/strong><\/span> European Commission, <\/span>DG NEAR<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: <\/span>Mr. Adriatik Hasantari<\/strong><\/span>, Executive Director Roma Active Albania<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The event is conducted in English language <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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