At the beginning of April, the Council of Europe organizes the conference “Roma youth: Together for Emancipation and Empowerment The role of history in the participation and inclusion of Roma young people”
Within the framework of the programme of the German Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, on the occasion of International Roma Day and the 50th Anniversary of the First Romani Congress, the Council of Europe is organising an online conference and public event titled Roma youth: Together for Emancipation and Empowerment, The Role of history in the participation and inclusion of Roma young people.
The conference will be organised as an online event over 7-8-9 April 2021. The programme, methods and technology of the conference will be organised as to favour mutual learning, interaction and dialog among participants. The working languages of the conference are English, French and Romany.
The conference aims to strengthening the knowledge of Roma and Traveller history, culture and identity as a factor for enhancing social inclusion and participation of Roma and Traveller young people. The conference is designed for Roma and non-Roma young people, youth leaders and representatives of organisations and networks working with Roma communities from all across Europe.
The concept note and call for applications are attached to this message. All interested candidates must submit their registration form until 31 March at https://youthapplications.coe.int/Application-forms.
For more information, please do not hesitate of contacting eyc.programme@coe.int.