Romani Women’s Futures Forum

Time: 23 April 2026 | 12:00 – 13:30
Venue: TBC

Description: The Romani Women’s Futures Forum brings together Roma women leaders, young Roma experts, policymakers, and EU stakeholders to translate lived experiences into concrete commitments for Roma girls and women across Europe.

Co-organisers: ROMNI APS, L.I.D.E.R., Deaconess Foundation, Sportsko Učilište PESG

External participation costs are not covered by the organisers.
Please note that participation may be subject to seat availability. We will confirm your place once your registration has been reviewed.

Agenda:

12:00 – 12:10 | Opening Remarks

Pinuccia Contino, Head of Unit on Gender Equality DG Just (TBC)

12:10 – 12:40 | Panel 1: Voices of Today, Futures of Tomorrow
Moderator: Maja Bova, Italy

Speakers:

Saška Jovanović, ROMNI APS, Italy
Miglena Mihailova, L.I.D.E.R., Bulgaria
Daniela Ilinca Ionita, Romania
Silvia Georgieva, Bulgaria (TBC)
Joint video testimony: Mentor & Concetta (Italy)

12:40 – 13:20 | Panel 2: What Does Real Investment in Roma Women and Girls Look Like?
Moderator: Robert Rustem, ECRI, Council of Europe

Speakers:

Pär Löfstrand, Member of the Östersund Municipal Council (Sweden/Renew Europe), Member of the European Committee of the Regions
Carmen Gheorghe, E-Romnja, Romania (TBC)
OHCHR/UN WOMEN (TBC)

13:20 – 13:30 | Roma Women’s Futures Award – EU Edition