Zooming in on the Situation of Roma in Ukraine: Reconstruction and Roma’s Role in the Process
Venue: European Parliament, Treves 1 Building, Room 9V40
Date: 8 April 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Host: Host: Marco Tarquinio, Member of the European Parliament, Italy – The S&D Group
Agenda
Zooming in on the Situation of Roma in Ukraine
Reconstruction and Roma’s Role in the Process
8 April 2025
16:00 – 17:00
European Parliament – Treves 1 Building, Room 9V40
This event will provide an in-depth look at the current situation of Roma in Ukraine, highlighting the challenges they face in the context of the ongoing war and post-war reconstruction efforts. The discussion will focus on the active role Roma are playing in rebuilding communities, advocating for their rights, and ensuring inclusion in recovery policies. Experts, civil society representatives, and policymakers will explore the opportunities and obstacles Roma encounter in accessing humanitarian aid, housing, and employment, as well as their contributions to social cohesion and reconstruction efforts.
16:00 – 16:15 | Opening Remarks
Moderator: Gabriela Hrabanova, Director ERGO Network
- Marco Tarquinio, Member of the European Parliament, Italy – The S&D Group
- Li Andersson, Member of the European Parliament, Finland – GUE/NGL
- Cristi Mihalache, Senior Adviser, Chief of the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues at OSCE
- Nelli Yakovleva, Deputy Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee, Parliament of Ukraine
16:15 – 16:50| Zooming in on the Situation of Roma in Ukraine
- Oleksandr Osipov, Representative of the Commissioner for Equal Rights and. Freedoms, National Minorities, Political and Religious Beliefs, Ukraine
- Yulian Kondur, Co-ordinator of the International Charity «CHIRIKLI» Romani Women’s Fund, Ukraine
- Rada Kalandia, Ukrainian Roma activists from Donetsk
- Gennadiy Trukhanov, Mayor of Odesa
- Vasyl Sorokin, Ukrainian Roma war veteran, a representative of the Council for Accessibility, Odesa
Open discussion
16:50 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps
- Martin Muehleck, Policy coordinator of the Support Group for Ukraine, DG ENEST
Accreditation and Access to the European Parliament for Roma Week Events
For those who registered or requested an entry badge, please note that under the new European Parliament rules, accreditation is granted via an automated self-service machine (similar to airport customs machines), located in Station Europe (see photo below), in front of the Altiero Spinelli Building (entrance from Place Luxembourg).
You may collect your access badge on the day of your event from the self-service machine in Station Europe. Please follow the specific event guidelines to ensure that a Parliament assistant, accompanied by ERGO staff holding a Roma Week poster pick-you up before the designated time set by the event organizers, allowing for a smooth and timely entry into the European Parliament.
For those requiring assistance with the self-service machine, ERGO colleagues will be at Station Europe approximately one hour before the event start time (holding a Roma Week poster) to help with the process.
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