JEKHIPE is a European initiative that addresses the structural and institutional barriers faced by Roma communities, from the lack of recognition of historical injustices to limited access to rights, representation, and cultural institutions. Led by a consortium of European and national partners, the project combines research, advocacy, monitoring, and community empowerment to challenge antigypsyism and promote accountability. Its goal is to advance transitional justice approaches, strengthen Roma identity and cultural visibility, and support Roma organisations in fighting discrimination and shaping more inclusive policies.
Institutions and members of the Roma community came together to celebrate cultural heritage and collective memory through song, dance, and music, in an event highlighting
On June 26, 2025, a special book presentation and artistic reading titled “We Escaped on Our Own: Eyewitness Accounts of Romanian Roma from the Pogrom
KHAMORO festival, known as the festival of sunlight, reaffirmed that diversity is not a barrier but a source of collective richness. The participants at the
The commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the arrival of the Roma people to the Iberian Peninsula has created, more than ever before, an opportunity
The KHAMORO festival, organized by Slovo 21, is known primarily for its cultural programming, but its scope extends far beyond music. As part of the
This high-level event, part of the Jekhipe Project funded by the European Commission, aims to support the integration of Roma history and culture into school curricula across Europe. The event will promote the sustainable inclusion of Roma heritage in national education systems by examining lessons learned, showcasing best practices, and discussing policy commitments.
This event is part of a broader line-up of activities taking place during Roma Week 2025, a key platform in Brussels for policy dialogue, visibility, and solidarity with Roma communities across Europe.
The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Sweden‘, authored by Jan Selling, analyses on any relevant policy or legal updates
The research brief ‘Antigypsyism in the Czech Republic: From Recognition to Transitional Justice ?‘, authored by Gwendolyn Albert, analyses antigypsyism in the former Czechoslovakia and
The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Spain‘, authored by Anabel Carballo-Mesa, and Ismael Cortés, presents the current situation of
Antigypsyism – both institutional and interpersonal, past and present – is the foundation of the persistent structural exclusion of Roma and Sinti in Italy. Persistent
The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Romania‘, authored by Iulius Rostas, provides relevant policy or legal updates regarding transitional
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