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6th "Golden Wheel" Roma Film Festival
By:
AdminDate:
10.10.2008
Dear all,
The Roma Film Festival "Golden Wheel" will take place from 29-31 October 2008 in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia.
I would like you to remind you once more that the dead line for entering your films in the Festival program is 15 October 2008.
All of you who plan to attend the Festival would you please submit your application for participation and confirm your stay in Skopje no later than 20 October 2008, thus the organizer can arrange for your accommodations.
If you need any additional information do not hesitate to contact the organizer.
On behalf of the organizer,
Safet Kamber, Festival coordinator
TV BTR Nacional
Ul. Lazar Licenovski 31-b
1000 Skopje, Macedonia
Tel./fax: + 389 (0)2 321 6000
E-mail: tvbtr@tvbtr.com.mk
The Roma Film Festival "Golden Wheel" will take place from 29-31 October 2008 in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia.
I would like you to remind you once more that the dead line for entering your films in the Festival program is 15 October 2008.
All of you who plan to attend the Festival would you please submit your application for participation and confirm your stay in Skopje no later than 20 October 2008, thus the organizer can arrange for your accommodations.
If you need any additional information do not hesitate to contact the organizer.
On behalf of the organizer,
Safet Kamber, Festival coordinator
TV BTR Nacional
Ul. Lazar Licenovski 31-b
1000 Skopje, Macedonia
Tel./fax: + 389 (0)2 321 6000
E-mail: tvbtr@tvbtr.com.mk
Vacancy at MRG: Europe and Central Asia Programmes Officer - Budapest
By:
AdminDate:
10.10.2008
http://www.minorityrights.org/7323/employment-opportunities-amp-internships/europe-and-central-asia-programmes-officer--budapest.html
This is initially a one-year post with strong possibility for extension, full time, based in MRG’s Budapest Office. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to work on the implementation of a number of programmes around minority rights protection in Europe, the South Caucasus and possibly Central Asia.
The potential successful applicant will be educated to degree level and have good knowledge of human and minority rights instruments and mechanisms and international development policy, as well as some experience of working on or in the region. Applicant will have at least one year’s experience of working in the field of human rights or development as well as strong administration skills.
The application pack can be downloaded below.
Download
Job description & person specification (Word .doc)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=541
Application form (Word .doc)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=542
Information for job applicants (pdf)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=543
Equal opportunities form (pdf)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=544
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday, 2nd November 2008
Please email your application to Ildiko Magyar at ildiko.magyar@mrgmail.org
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews on the week beginning with 10th November in Budapest
This is initially a one-year post with strong possibility for extension, full time, based in MRG’s Budapest Office. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to work on the implementation of a number of programmes around minority rights protection in Europe, the South Caucasus and possibly Central Asia.
The potential successful applicant will be educated to degree level and have good knowledge of human and minority rights instruments and mechanisms and international development policy, as well as some experience of working on or in the region. Applicant will have at least one year’s experience of working in the field of human rights or development as well as strong administration skills.
The application pack can be downloaded below.
Download
Job description & person specification (Word .doc)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=541
Application form (Word .doc)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=542
Information for job applicants (pdf)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=543
Equal opportunities form (pdf)
http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=544
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday, 2nd November 2008
Please email your application to Ildiko Magyar at ildiko.magyar@mrgmail.org
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews on the week beginning with 10th November in Budapest
European Roma Summit - Open Letter to the Participants
By:
AdminDate:
09.15.2008
Brussels, 16 September 2008
Stanislaw Stankiewicz
President of the International Romani Union (IRU) Vice-President of the European Roma and Travellers Forum (ERTF)
Ivan Vesely
President of Dzeno association
Rroma settled in Europe more than one thousand years ago and are a trans-national European minority on this continent. That they are European is often not accepted nor acknowledged by many individuals and countries.Their history is often reduced to a long litany of discrimination, attempts at extermination, exclusion, poverty, and now, Rroma are mostly considered to be a social problem. While all this did and still does occur, a closer look at the facts shows that in countries and regions where they weleft in peace, Rroma actually integrated and lived peaceful lives.
With the rise of the nation states in Europe in the 19th century and the climaxes that resulted from Nationalism in the 20th century, the situation clearly deteriorated. In many countries the exclusion and discrimination do continue. That Rroma never had nor wanted to have a country puts them at the mercy of the policies of the places they live in.
With eight to twelve millions Rroma in Europe, Europe is faced with a challenge: How to accept and integrate them. For if this doesn’t happen, Europe will face a problem of proportions that are no longer manageable. One often speak about a “Rroma Problem”, we prefer to say that it is Europe as a whole that is faced with one. Today, basic human rights, the foundation of the European Union, are still not respected. Worse, as seen lately in Italy, policies based on ethnicity are put in place by a European government, with almost no concrete reactions.
Officially, Rroma are citizen of the country they live in. In practice, they are often considered to be second-class citizen at best, and administrative discrimination is a fact in many countries. Clearly, some laws have been enacted, some window dressing has been put in place. Policies vary from self-government, reserved seats in parliaments, to minority status, but these are not addressing the fundamental issue of the recognition of Rroma as true citizen of their countries and of Europe.
Europe has passed enough laws, conventions, directives (for example 2000/43, EC 29/6/2000; 2000/78,EC 27/11/2000), about human rights and minorities and the European Union’s members have signed all of them. But these are often not respected. In practice, not all European countries have updated their laws to reflect these directives, or, have often not enforced them.
Populism is on the rise, and all to often, politicians look for scapegoats. Italy suddenly awoke to the fact that among the more than one million Romanians in their country, there are about 100,000 Rroma. Certainly not one million, and certainly not since a few months. No, some of them have been there for several years.
We have to ask how can the political processes be influenced to try to change and improve the situation of Rroma in Europe. How can local laws be changed, how can local attitudes and stereotypes be addressed?
There certainly needs to be more education of the majority population to counter the usual prejudices and to allow them to open their minds towards Rroma. The press, but also many NGOs are in dire needs to change their representation and thoughts about Rroma. All too often, these represent and reduce Rroma to a poor, uneducated, unemployed or to outright criminals. If all Rroma did conform to these stereotypes, where would we be today? But without changing this, how can one further the Rroma integration in Europe and how can one change society so that Rroma are considered to be citizen like any others?
In the 21st century, there are still many Rroma who live in the middle of Europe like in the third world. No real houses, no water, no electricity, no infrastructure provided by the state, segregation in school, police excess, and indifference from the local population at best. Apart from the segregation and discrimination, this is not only true about Rroma but is also a fact in many rural regions in the new European Union members.
Experience has shown that in such difficult situations, Rroma loose their traditions, language, and culture. And this happens here in Europe, in the European Union. This process of acculturation in turns, increases the difficulties in integration. Marginalisation prevents Rroma from improving their situation. Children have few chances to study in good schools as they are still discriminated against or put into special schools. Incentives from governments are often ill thought. We, as Rroma, still do not understand why this is still the case and think that this is inadequate. Rroma are still not truly respected within the European Union, even though this institution is the very one based on the respect of all.
Politicians have not done much to change this. They should turn towards integration, and not resort to populist measures. Demonizing Rroma as the archetypal “foreigner” is dangerous… A lot of time was lost, and the policies put in place were not effective. We, Rroma, have enough of seminars, conferences, speeches; we want concrete facts, work, political will, decisions about Rroma, decisions and actions which will generate true changes. And make sure Rroma are recognised as true European people. We also have enough of groups, coalitions, which are pushing themselves on the forefront, saying they represent Rroma, often without any Rrom in their ranks. All to often, one Rrom is taken as a partner, as a figurehead in projects aiming at helping Rroma.
It seems to us that all to often, Rroma are still not trusted as true partners. There is a pattern of paternalism both at political and grassroots level. “We know what is best for you” is still the norm. Inclusion of truly representatives organisations, based on democratic structures, is still not the norm. We wish to see more projects initiated by Rroma for Rroma, on the premises of “Rroma help Rroma” in full partnership with political organisations and NGOs.
Three years into the Rroma decade, the increasing issues, the lack of overall progress begs for a new approach and decisive action. The time is now right to go a new way. To give ourselves the goal to truly resolve some of the problems Europe is facing, and to push for the integration of Rroma. We need to educate both communities to change the mentalities and thoughts. The general population needs to understand and accept that Rroma are Europeans, that they are part of our common culture, and Rroma need to change and open themselves towards the challenges of the future. Let’s not focus on the past, focus on the “victim” syndrome, but look proudly forward at what we can achieve.
We sincerely hope that this meeting will mark a turning point. The list of participants, with the president of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso, with Mr. Soros, with ministers from various governments etc., shows the importance of the challenge. We hope that all participants will look for a common road and strategy to change the deteriorating situation of Rroma in Europe. We hope that Rroma and Rroma organisations will be considered as true partners in this process.
Rroma have changed in the last twenty years. Many young ones are becoming true activists, are organising across national borders. The manifestations against some of the Italian policies in Italy, Vienna, Madrid, have shown that they are ready to take their destiny in their own hands. Rroma organisations, such as this IRU have also changed, have democratised, become more transparent. But they need support. Rroma organisations have all to often be deprived of financial support for concrete projects. We, as the IRU, but also on behalf of other representative organisations, ask once again to be considered as full-fledged partners. We would like once again to stress that without support from the Rroma community at large, no program can succeed.
The European Union also needs to monitor the Rroma situation and its member states closely and react immediately. The Italian case shows that this is alas not yet the case. Disrespect of policies, principles, and laws should not remain without any consequences. The European Union should act decisively against any attack against democracy.
We, as the International Romany Union, want to thanks Slovenia for the opportunity to present our views to Europe at large, and also Croatia, where we will organise shortly the 7th Rroma World Congress. We hope that France, with its tradition of human rights, and the Czech Republic, the next president of the European Union, will continue to further the dialogue but also will take concrete actions to improve the overall situation of Rroma in Europe.
For if we, all Europeans, including Rroma, do nothing, we are facing a potential catastrophe. If the situation in some countries deteriorates, Rroma will move. And this in turn will fuel resentment and further exclusion. The time to act has come. We hope that as the IRU, but also on behalf of other Rroma grassroots organisations, we will be partners in this endeavour.
Stanislaw Stankiewicz
stahiro.irul@neostrada.pl
Ivan Vesely
vesely.ivan@wo.cz
Stanislaw Stankiewicz
President of the International Romani Union (IRU) Vice-President of the European Roma and Travellers Forum (ERTF)
Ivan Vesely
President of Dzeno association
Rroma settled in Europe more than one thousand years ago and are a trans-national European minority on this continent. That they are European is often not accepted nor acknowledged by many individuals and countries.Their history is often reduced to a long litany of discrimination, attempts at extermination, exclusion, poverty, and now, Rroma are mostly considered to be a social problem. While all this did and still does occur, a closer look at the facts shows that in countries and regions where they weleft in peace, Rroma actually integrated and lived peaceful lives.
With the rise of the nation states in Europe in the 19th century and the climaxes that resulted from Nationalism in the 20th century, the situation clearly deteriorated. In many countries the exclusion and discrimination do continue. That Rroma never had nor wanted to have a country puts them at the mercy of the policies of the places they live in.
With eight to twelve millions Rroma in Europe, Europe is faced with a challenge: How to accept and integrate them. For if this doesn’t happen, Europe will face a problem of proportions that are no longer manageable. One often speak about a “Rroma Problem”, we prefer to say that it is Europe as a whole that is faced with one. Today, basic human rights, the foundation of the European Union, are still not respected. Worse, as seen lately in Italy, policies based on ethnicity are put in place by a European government, with almost no concrete reactions.
Officially, Rroma are citizen of the country they live in. In practice, they are often considered to be second-class citizen at best, and administrative discrimination is a fact in many countries. Clearly, some laws have been enacted, some window dressing has been put in place. Policies vary from self-government, reserved seats in parliaments, to minority status, but these are not addressing the fundamental issue of the recognition of Rroma as true citizen of their countries and of Europe.
Europe has passed enough laws, conventions, directives (for example 2000/43, EC 29/6/2000; 2000/78,EC 27/11/2000), about human rights and minorities and the European Union’s members have signed all of them. But these are often not respected. In practice, not all European countries have updated their laws to reflect these directives, or, have often not enforced them.
Populism is on the rise, and all to often, politicians look for scapegoats. Italy suddenly awoke to the fact that among the more than one million Romanians in their country, there are about 100,000 Rroma. Certainly not one million, and certainly not since a few months. No, some of them have been there for several years.
We have to ask how can the political processes be influenced to try to change and improve the situation of Rroma in Europe. How can local laws be changed, how can local attitudes and stereotypes be addressed?
There certainly needs to be more education of the majority population to counter the usual prejudices and to allow them to open their minds towards Rroma. The press, but also many NGOs are in dire needs to change their representation and thoughts about Rroma. All too often, these represent and reduce Rroma to a poor, uneducated, unemployed or to outright criminals. If all Rroma did conform to these stereotypes, where would we be today? But without changing this, how can one further the Rroma integration in Europe and how can one change society so that Rroma are considered to be citizen like any others?
In the 21st century, there are still many Rroma who live in the middle of Europe like in the third world. No real houses, no water, no electricity, no infrastructure provided by the state, segregation in school, police excess, and indifference from the local population at best. Apart from the segregation and discrimination, this is not only true about Rroma but is also a fact in many rural regions in the new European Union members.
Experience has shown that in such difficult situations, Rroma loose their traditions, language, and culture. And this happens here in Europe, in the European Union. This process of acculturation in turns, increases the difficulties in integration. Marginalisation prevents Rroma from improving their situation. Children have few chances to study in good schools as they are still discriminated against or put into special schools. Incentives from governments are often ill thought. We, as Rroma, still do not understand why this is still the case and think that this is inadequate. Rroma are still not truly respected within the European Union, even though this institution is the very one based on the respect of all.
Politicians have not done much to change this. They should turn towards integration, and not resort to populist measures. Demonizing Rroma as the archetypal “foreigner” is dangerous… A lot of time was lost, and the policies put in place were not effective. We, Rroma, have enough of seminars, conferences, speeches; we want concrete facts, work, political will, decisions about Rroma, decisions and actions which will generate true changes. And make sure Rroma are recognised as true European people. We also have enough of groups, coalitions, which are pushing themselves on the forefront, saying they represent Rroma, often without any Rrom in their ranks. All to often, one Rrom is taken as a partner, as a figurehead in projects aiming at helping Rroma.
It seems to us that all to often, Rroma are still not trusted as true partners. There is a pattern of paternalism both at political and grassroots level. “We know what is best for you” is still the norm. Inclusion of truly representatives organisations, based on democratic structures, is still not the norm. We wish to see more projects initiated by Rroma for Rroma, on the premises of “Rroma help Rroma” in full partnership with political organisations and NGOs.
Three years into the Rroma decade, the increasing issues, the lack of overall progress begs for a new approach and decisive action. The time is now right to go a new way. To give ourselves the goal to truly resolve some of the problems Europe is facing, and to push for the integration of Rroma. We need to educate both communities to change the mentalities and thoughts. The general population needs to understand and accept that Rroma are Europeans, that they are part of our common culture, and Rroma need to change and open themselves towards the challenges of the future. Let’s not focus on the past, focus on the “victim” syndrome, but look proudly forward at what we can achieve.
We sincerely hope that this meeting will mark a turning point. The list of participants, with the president of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso, with Mr. Soros, with ministers from various governments etc., shows the importance of the challenge. We hope that all participants will look for a common road and strategy to change the deteriorating situation of Rroma in Europe. We hope that Rroma and Rroma organisations will be considered as true partners in this process.
Rroma have changed in the last twenty years. Many young ones are becoming true activists, are organising across national borders. The manifestations against some of the Italian policies in Italy, Vienna, Madrid, have shown that they are ready to take their destiny in their own hands. Rroma organisations, such as this IRU have also changed, have democratised, become more transparent. But they need support. Rroma organisations have all to often be deprived of financial support for concrete projects. We, as the IRU, but also on behalf of other representative organisations, ask once again to be considered as full-fledged partners. We would like once again to stress that without support from the Rroma community at large, no program can succeed.
The European Union also needs to monitor the Rroma situation and its member states closely and react immediately. The Italian case shows that this is alas not yet the case. Disrespect of policies, principles, and laws should not remain without any consequences. The European Union should act decisively against any attack against democracy.
We, as the International Romany Union, want to thanks Slovenia for the opportunity to present our views to Europe at large, and also Croatia, where we will organise shortly the 7th Rroma World Congress. We hope that France, with its tradition of human rights, and the Czech Republic, the next president of the European Union, will continue to further the dialogue but also will take concrete actions to improve the overall situation of Rroma in Europe.
For if we, all Europeans, including Rroma, do nothing, we are facing a potential catastrophe. If the situation in some countries deteriorates, Rroma will move. And this in turn will fuel resentment and further exclusion. The time to act has come. We hope that as the IRU, but also on behalf of other Rroma grassroots organisations, we will be partners in this endeavour.
Stanislaw Stankiewicz
stahiro.irul@neostrada.pl
Ivan Vesely
vesely.ivan@wo.cz
Call for Tenders: Comparative Report on the Housing Conditions of Roma and Travellers in the EU
By:
AdminDate:
08.19.2008
19.8.2008
Deadline
25 September 2008, 17:00
Budget line / available budget
EUR 220 000 - 280 000
Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR's work
The subject of the contract is to collect and analyse data and information in order to deliver a comparative report, a working paper and 6 case study reports. The objective of the project is to study the housing situation of Roma and travellers across the EU, highlighting significant initiatives that improve their living conditions, in order to provide the Agency with the essential evidence for its conclusions and opinions to the Community institutions and EU Member States, which will assist them in developing appropriate policies and measures to improve the situation.
The obligations of the contractor in the context of this project are to develop 1 comprehensive comparative report, 1 working paper containing an analysis of survey data that will be made available to the contractor, 6 case studies, and implement 1 round table conference. The contractor must develop the project in close cooperation with Roma civil society organisations, as appropriate.
The comparative report will rely on:
thematic studies that will be carried out by RAXEN National Focal Points;
on the analysis of the survey data; and
on the key findings of the 6 case studies.
Applicants
Participation in tendering procedures is open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons coming within the scope of the Treaties and to all natural and legal persons in a third country which has a special agreement with the Communities in the field of public procurement on the conditions laid down in that agreement.
Legal basis
FRA2-2008-3200-T04
Community contribution
Estimated value excluding VAT: between EUR 220 000 and EUR 280 000.
Publication reference
FRA2-2008-3200-T04
Contact
procurement@fra.europa.eu
General remarks
You can find relevant documents here: http://eumc.eu.int/eumc/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=3e4a7c4a74f57&contentid=48a98bcce8051
Deadline
25 September 2008, 17:00
Budget line / available budget
EUR 220 000 - 280 000
Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR's work
The subject of the contract is to collect and analyse data and information in order to deliver a comparative report, a working paper and 6 case study reports. The objective of the project is to study the housing situation of Roma and travellers across the EU, highlighting significant initiatives that improve their living conditions, in order to provide the Agency with the essential evidence for its conclusions and opinions to the Community institutions and EU Member States, which will assist them in developing appropriate policies and measures to improve the situation.
The obligations of the contractor in the context of this project are to develop 1 comprehensive comparative report, 1 working paper containing an analysis of survey data that will be made available to the contractor, 6 case studies, and implement 1 round table conference. The contractor must develop the project in close cooperation with Roma civil society organisations, as appropriate.
The comparative report will rely on:
thematic studies that will be carried out by RAXEN National Focal Points;
on the analysis of the survey data; and
on the key findings of the 6 case studies.
Applicants
Participation in tendering procedures is open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons coming within the scope of the Treaties and to all natural and legal persons in a third country which has a special agreement with the Communities in the field of public procurement on the conditions laid down in that agreement.
Legal basis
FRA2-2008-3200-T04
Community contribution
Estimated value excluding VAT: between EUR 220 000 and EUR 280 000.
Publication reference
FRA2-2008-3200-T04
Contact
procurement@fra.europa.eu
General remarks
You can find relevant documents here: http://eumc.eu.int/eumc/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=3e4a7c4a74f57&contentid=48a98bcce8051
Protest Against Journalism Award to an Outright Racist
By:
AdminDate:
07.21.2008
“The Gypsies are cumming like wolves, they’re multiplying like sheep.
The first to leave will be international companies. There won’t be anyone to sell their new shit to, and they’ll move away to somewhere with less Gypsies and more money. Who’s going to buy soap for soft and tender white skin? Dirty Gyppos?”
“The difference between Gypsies and cattle is that cattle are subject to veterinary control. Livestock can't behave like Gypsies, but the reverse is allowed. Bovine rights and freedoms have been under serious pressure to years, and during that time the Gypsy woman has given birth to twins again and she's as bloody-minded as a cow yet again.”
The above are to be found in articles by Kalin Rumenov, the recipient of the 2008 Bulgarian Chernorizetz Hrabur "Young Journalist" prize. These articles are regularly published in the "Novinar" national newspaper, which makes no effort to distance itself from his views or to publish any balancing material to counter Rumenov’s. The Bulgarian Press Ethics Commission does not consider this to be a problem worthy of their attention.
This award was received by Kalin Rumenov at an official ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria on the 25th of May 2008 in the presence of leading politicians, members of Parliament and journalists. The awards for press journalists were instituted by the Union of Publishers in Bulgaria in 2002, covering 11 categories.
Rumenov consistently portrays Roma in violently offensive terms as backward and second-rate, as a community whose members are unable to take decisions for themselves and their own development. He calls on the state to deal with them by all possible means, presenting Roma as a pest which threatens the security of the “better” Bulgarian ethnic group.
Following the award to Kalin Rumenov, a coalition in Bulgaria of various professional groups set up a petition for the prize to be publicly withdrawn. Those who signed the petition to withdraw his prize are calling on the President and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, who were present at the ceremony to make a public declaration that they do not share the values represented by the racist author.
Please join this protest and participate in the campaign demanding a recall of the prize and a condemnation of anti-Gypsyism in the Bulgarian media.
Please send an e-mail to ieifoundation@yahoo.com or v.nicolae@diplomacy.edu including your name, position and country and we will add your name to the existing list.
To see the full letter of protest and list of signatures please go to http://www.ergonetwork.org/bulgariakrl.doc . For a translation of the worst of Kalin Rumenov;s article please go to http://www.ergonetwork.org/krarticle.doc
The coalition which backed the petition is monitoring the development of the case and will provide information on any decisions taken and on its future intentions. At the same time, the coalition is launching an appeal to the relevant international and European organisations and institutions and to individuals to support the demand set out in the petition as appropriate.
Signed on behalf of the Campaign secretariat:
Adela Peeva, Bulgaria
Ivailo Dichev, Bulgaria
Kalina Bozeva, Bulgaria
Krustio Krustev, Buglaria
Liliana Makaveeva, Bulgaria
Mark Bossanyi, UK/Bulgaria
Valeriu Nicolae, Romania
The first to leave will be international companies. There won’t be anyone to sell their new shit to, and they’ll move away to somewhere with less Gypsies and more money. Who’s going to buy soap for soft and tender white skin? Dirty Gyppos?”
“The difference between Gypsies and cattle is that cattle are subject to veterinary control. Livestock can't behave like Gypsies, but the reverse is allowed. Bovine rights and freedoms have been under serious pressure to years, and during that time the Gypsy woman has given birth to twins again and she's as bloody-minded as a cow yet again.”
The above are to be found in articles by Kalin Rumenov, the recipient of the 2008 Bulgarian Chernorizetz Hrabur "Young Journalist" prize. These articles are regularly published in the "Novinar" national newspaper, which makes no effort to distance itself from his views or to publish any balancing material to counter Rumenov’s. The Bulgarian Press Ethics Commission does not consider this to be a problem worthy of their attention.
This award was received by Kalin Rumenov at an official ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria on the 25th of May 2008 in the presence of leading politicians, members of Parliament and journalists. The awards for press journalists were instituted by the Union of Publishers in Bulgaria in 2002, covering 11 categories.
Rumenov consistently portrays Roma in violently offensive terms as backward and second-rate, as a community whose members are unable to take decisions for themselves and their own development. He calls on the state to deal with them by all possible means, presenting Roma as a pest which threatens the security of the “better” Bulgarian ethnic group.
Following the award to Kalin Rumenov, a coalition in Bulgaria of various professional groups set up a petition for the prize to be publicly withdrawn. Those who signed the petition to withdraw his prize are calling on the President and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, who were present at the ceremony to make a public declaration that they do not share the values represented by the racist author.
Please join this protest and participate in the campaign demanding a recall of the prize and a condemnation of anti-Gypsyism in the Bulgarian media.
Please send an e-mail to ieifoundation@yahoo.com or v.nicolae@diplomacy.edu including your name, position and country and we will add your name to the existing list.
To see the full letter of protest and list of signatures please go to http://www.ergonetwork.org/bulgariakrl.doc . For a translation of the worst of Kalin Rumenov;s article please go to http://www.ergonetwork.org/krarticle.doc
The coalition which backed the petition is monitoring the development of the case and will provide information on any decisions taken and on its future intentions. At the same time, the coalition is launching an appeal to the relevant international and European organisations and institutions and to individuals to support the demand set out in the petition as appropriate.
Signed on behalf of the Campaign secretariat:
Adela Peeva, Bulgaria
Ivailo Dichev, Bulgaria
Kalina Bozeva, Bulgaria
Krustio Krustev, Buglaria
Liliana Makaveeva, Bulgaria
Mark Bossanyi, UK/Bulgaria
Valeriu Nicolae, Romania
Call for Proposals: ENAR European Shadow Report 2007
By:
AdminDate:
07.15.2008
(From http://www.enar-eu.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=15284&la=1&langue=EN)
Racism is a reality in the lives of ethnic and religious minorities in the EU. The extent and manifestations are however often unknown and undocumented, especially in official data sources, and as a consequence it can be difficult to analyse the situation and to establish solutions. Even where there are extensive official data, NGOs offer a vital alternative data source that comes directly from experiences of those individuals and communities experiencing racism on a daily basis.
Against this background, since 2001, ENAR has piloted, extended and continuously improved the ENAR Shadow Reports. The reports developed to become a major tool for monitoring the situation of racism and xenophobia in the EU member states. They also proved to be an invaluable documented starting point for strategic and coordinated action for the anti-racist civil society towards national governments, the European institutions, bodies and the media.
Since the first European Shadow Report in 2004 and following subsequent improvements, many stakeholders, including other NGOs and institutional stakeholders, have remarked the progress and usefulness of ENAR’s analysis. The Shadow Reports have proved to be a major tool for advocacy and communication towards national governments and European institutions and bodies and have been used by other stakeholders as an evidence base. The reports are unique in that they bring together facts & developments to help build a counter-perspective on racism that reflects the views of NGOs and victims and local, national and EU levels and have had a demonstrable impact on policy change, representing a key source of analysis.
With the objective of maintaining highest quality, ENAR is seeking an author to draft the comparative European Shadow Report 2007.
The comparative EU wide Shadow report is based on the ENAR National Reports 2007, covering comparatively the same topics as outlined in the Handbook of Instructions for the ENAR National Shadow Reports 2007.
The European Shadow Report 2007 shall reflect the NGO perspective and the situation of racism comparatively in the European Union and shall include the following:
1. Executive summary and introduction
2. Description of victim groups (e.g. immigrants, ethnic or religious minorities, refugees, visible minorities etc.)
3. Specific areas in which racism and religious discrimination is visible/hidden in the national context, such as the labour market, housing, education, personal experiences etc.
4. Summary of the political and legal context, and policy developments in the areas of anti-discrimination, migration and integration, criminal justice, social inclusion
5. Data collection: a description of the process of collecting data on discrimination or any difficulties experienced in collecting information on this topic
6. Good/best practice of NGO work against racism.
7. Set of recommendations for further actions to be undertaken at EU level
8. Conclusion
The European Shadow Report 2007 shall be produced in English on the basis of 24 National Reports written in English and 3 National Reports written in French.
Financial compensation for completion of the study, which should not be longer than 30-35 pages, is €6000 (tax and VAT included).
Deadline for submitting proposals for writing the European Shadow Report 2007 is Monday, 28 July 2008.
The author of the study will be selected by Thursday, 31 July 2008 and shall start drafting the report on Monday, 4 August 2008.
Deadline for submission of draft study is Friday, 19 September 2008.
Deadline for incorporate changes sent by ENAR Secretariat and submit final draft is Tuesday, 30 September 2008.
Proposals should include:
- Letter of application, including a statement of expertise on human rights and race equality issues in the European context; and language skills
- One relevant writing sample
- A brief elaboration on the methodological approach used to work and timeline including key deadlines and tasks
- Budget breakdown on the costs involved in completing the task
Proposals should be marked “European Shadow Report 2007” and forwarded to ENAR Secretariat, 43 Rue de la Charité, B-1210 Bruxelles, Belgium, Email: katalin@enar-eu.org
Racism is a reality in the lives of ethnic and religious minorities in the EU. The extent and manifestations are however often unknown and undocumented, especially in official data sources, and as a consequence it can be difficult to analyse the situation and to establish solutions. Even where there are extensive official data, NGOs offer a vital alternative data source that comes directly from experiences of those individuals and communities experiencing racism on a daily basis.
Against this background, since 2001, ENAR has piloted, extended and continuously improved the ENAR Shadow Reports. The reports developed to become a major tool for monitoring the situation of racism and xenophobia in the EU member states. They also proved to be an invaluable documented starting point for strategic and coordinated action for the anti-racist civil society towards national governments, the European institutions, bodies and the media.
Since the first European Shadow Report in 2004 and following subsequent improvements, many stakeholders, including other NGOs and institutional stakeholders, have remarked the progress and usefulness of ENAR’s analysis. The Shadow Reports have proved to be a major tool for advocacy and communication towards national governments and European institutions and bodies and have been used by other stakeholders as an evidence base. The reports are unique in that they bring together facts & developments to help build a counter-perspective on racism that reflects the views of NGOs and victims and local, national and EU levels and have had a demonstrable impact on policy change, representing a key source of analysis.
With the objective of maintaining highest quality, ENAR is seeking an author to draft the comparative European Shadow Report 2007.
The comparative EU wide Shadow report is based on the ENAR National Reports 2007, covering comparatively the same topics as outlined in the Handbook of Instructions for the ENAR National Shadow Reports 2007.
The European Shadow Report 2007 shall reflect the NGO perspective and the situation of racism comparatively in the European Union and shall include the following:
1. Executive summary and introduction
2. Description of victim groups (e.g. immigrants, ethnic or religious minorities, refugees, visible minorities etc.)
3. Specific areas in which racism and religious discrimination is visible/hidden in the national context, such as the labour market, housing, education, personal experiences etc.
4. Summary of the political and legal context, and policy developments in the areas of anti-discrimination, migration and integration, criminal justice, social inclusion
5. Data collection: a description of the process of collecting data on discrimination or any difficulties experienced in collecting information on this topic
6. Good/best practice of NGO work against racism.
7. Set of recommendations for further actions to be undertaken at EU level
8. Conclusion
The European Shadow Report 2007 shall be produced in English on the basis of 24 National Reports written in English and 3 National Reports written in French.
Financial compensation for completion of the study, which should not be longer than 30-35 pages, is €6000 (tax and VAT included).
Deadline for submitting proposals for writing the European Shadow Report 2007 is Monday, 28 July 2008.
The author of the study will be selected by Thursday, 31 July 2008 and shall start drafting the report on Monday, 4 August 2008.
Deadline for submission of draft study is Friday, 19 September 2008.
Deadline for incorporate changes sent by ENAR Secretariat and submit final draft is Tuesday, 30 September 2008.
Proposals should include:
- Letter of application, including a statement of expertise on human rights and race equality issues in the European context; and language skills
- One relevant writing sample
- A brief elaboration on the methodological approach used to work and timeline including key deadlines and tasks
- Budget breakdown on the costs involved in completing the task
Proposals should be marked “European Shadow Report 2007” and forwarded to ENAR Secretariat, 43 Rue de la Charité, B-1210 Bruxelles, Belgium, Email: katalin@enar-eu.org
Fascism Revisited - The Italian Case
By:
AdminDate:
07.09.2008
Imagine this.
May – June 2008
Four Molotov cocktails are thrown into a Jewish neighborhood in Italy. Two days later, assailants burn down another Jewish neighborhood causing approximately 800 residents to flee. Crowds of people are seen cheering live on the main national TV channel RAI yelling: Jews out! The riot police is not even alerted at the time the broadcast takes place.
During the next weeks, a number of similar incidents happen. The minister of interior, known for his anti-Semitic stands during his previous job as the minister of employment, decides the Jewish children should be fingerprinted for what he calls “safety reasons”.
The OSCE, organization which deals mainly with security issues and conflict prevention and resolution, known for taking extensive commitments to combating racism and promoting tolerance, announces it will discuss in one month’s time, during its next meeting in Vienna, on Jewish-related issues.
The OSCE plans to have the following three sessions:
Role and responsibility of regional and local authorities to assist in integrating Jews
Good practices and major challenges in improving the situation of Jews at local level: examples from municipalities
Policies to facilitate equal access of Jews to public services, in particular social services and education
Indeed the above are hard to imagine. Both the incidents and the reactions would be hardly believable even to the existing wishful European hardcore anti-Semites. It would be out-of-the-question that the OSCE would address only issues on the extreme margins of the relevant issue, and avoid mentioning ethnically motivated attacks or the blatant Italian officials anti-Semitism. Would be expected from leaders of the democratic world to speak harshly against Italy and condemn the acts of hate targeting Jews.
At http://www.ergonetwork.org/fascism.htm you can find the entire article which presents not only a long list of abuses in Italy targeting Roma but also the failure of Europe and Intergovernmental organizations to deploy similar standards for Roma as for ethnic majorities of Europe but also the reluctance to really speak up against anti-Gypsyism. The article concludes:
Anti-Gypsyism continues to be the most widespread, accepted and unpunished form of racism in Europe. The current Italy crisis – in which parties with explicitly racist agenda seize the state and begin implementing their explicitly racist agenda, while at the same time fomenting the public to vigilante acts of violence – has no precedent in post-Holocaust Europe.
Although there have been muted expressions of concern at the current events in Italy, no entity has dared accept measures with any teeth – such as for example invoking the human rights emergency provisions of the Treaty on European Union – for the sole reason that, in Europe “such confrontational measures are not done in polite company”. This was, indeed, the same logic which led to widespread European and international tolerance for Hitler. After all, it was argued at the time, perhaps he had some positive points. Many in Italy and Europe for that matter say the same when it comes to strident “disregard and contempt for human rights*” (* from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights –UDHR) in the case of Roma or ”barbarous acts*” such as recent events in Italy, Hungary and Romania. On 10th of December this year there will be 60 years since the adoption of the UDHR. Most of the Roma will rightly say that these 60 years were mainly wasted.
Valeriu Nicolae
May – June 2008
Four Molotov cocktails are thrown into a Jewish neighborhood in Italy. Two days later, assailants burn down another Jewish neighborhood causing approximately 800 residents to flee. Crowds of people are seen cheering live on the main national TV channel RAI yelling: Jews out! The riot police is not even alerted at the time the broadcast takes place.
During the next weeks, a number of similar incidents happen. The minister of interior, known for his anti-Semitic stands during his previous job as the minister of employment, decides the Jewish children should be fingerprinted for what he calls “safety reasons”.
The OSCE, organization which deals mainly with security issues and conflict prevention and resolution, known for taking extensive commitments to combating racism and promoting tolerance, announces it will discuss in one month’s time, during its next meeting in Vienna, on Jewish-related issues.
The OSCE plans to have the following three sessions:
Role and responsibility of regional and local authorities to assist in integrating Jews
Good practices and major challenges in improving the situation of Jews at local level: examples from municipalities
Policies to facilitate equal access of Jews to public services, in particular social services and education
Indeed the above are hard to imagine. Both the incidents and the reactions would be hardly believable even to the existing wishful European hardcore anti-Semites. It would be out-of-the-question that the OSCE would address only issues on the extreme margins of the relevant issue, and avoid mentioning ethnically motivated attacks or the blatant Italian officials anti-Semitism. Would be expected from leaders of the democratic world to speak harshly against Italy and condemn the acts of hate targeting Jews.
At http://www.ergonetwork.org/fascism.htm you can find the entire article which presents not only a long list of abuses in Italy targeting Roma but also the failure of Europe and Intergovernmental organizations to deploy similar standards for Roma as for ethnic majorities of Europe but also the reluctance to really speak up against anti-Gypsyism. The article concludes:
Anti-Gypsyism continues to be the most widespread, accepted and unpunished form of racism in Europe. The current Italy crisis – in which parties with explicitly racist agenda seize the state and begin implementing their explicitly racist agenda, while at the same time fomenting the public to vigilante acts of violence – has no precedent in post-Holocaust Europe.
Although there have been muted expressions of concern at the current events in Italy, no entity has dared accept measures with any teeth – such as for example invoking the human rights emergency provisions of the Treaty on European Union – for the sole reason that, in Europe “such confrontational measures are not done in polite company”. This was, indeed, the same logic which led to widespread European and international tolerance for Hitler. After all, it was argued at the time, perhaps he had some positive points. Many in Italy and Europe for that matter say the same when it comes to strident “disregard and contempt for human rights*” (* from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights –UDHR) in the case of Roma or ”barbarous acts*” such as recent events in Italy, Hungary and Romania. On 10th of December this year there will be 60 years since the adoption of the UDHR. Most of the Roma will rightly say that these 60 years were mainly wasted.
Valeriu Nicolae
Young Scholar's Prize in Romani Studies, 2008
By:
AdminDate:
07.02.2008
The Gypsy Lore Society established the Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholar's Prize in Romani Studies for the best unpublished paper by a young scholar on a topic in Gypsy and Traveler Studies. The prize is a cash award of $500. The winning paper will be published, after any necessary revisions, in an issue of the journal Romani Studies. Papers written in English by undergraduate students, graduate students beyond their first year of study and those holding the PhD who are no more than three years beyond the awarding of the degree at the time of submission are eligible to compete. Any topic that would be deemed appropriate for the journal Romani Studies will be considered. In order to be eligible, the submitted paper must be unpublished and not under consideration for publication at the time of submission. However, papers that have appeared in a "working paper" series are still eligible for consideration in the competition. Those that have appeared in conference proceedings volumes of any sort are not eligible, unless they are substantially revised and/or expanded. Written versions of papers that have been presented at a conference are eligible, as are papers based on chapters of dissertations or MA theses (raw dissertation chapters or MA theses themselves are not eligible). In all cases, however, the selection committee will look for self-contained scholarly articles of publishable quality that treat some relevant topic in an interesting and insightful way.
The prize committee also invites submissions in languages other than English. The committee will identify suitable referees for such languages, but if it cannot find them, then the paper will not be accepted for this year's prize.
The deadline for receipt of papers for the current cycle is October 30, 2008. The screening committee expects to make the announcement of the winner by January 30, 2009. The committee reserves the right not to award the prize in a given year. Interested scholars should submit their papers along with an abstract (no longer than 250 words) to the e-mail address below.
Submissions should follow the following format: Maximum length: 50 pages; font: Times New Roman; size: 12 point; spacing: 1.5; header or footer maximum: 2.5 cm or 1.5 in. The header must contain only the title and the footer must contain only the page numbering. Submission file format is rich text file (RTF, PDF, MS Word compatible). Files bigger than five MB should be sent on CD to the postal address below. A cover sheet should be included, with the title of the paper, the author's name, affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, date of entrance into an appropriate program or of awarding of the Ph.D., and US social security number, if the author has one. Your name should appear on the cover sheet only.
http://www.gypsyloresociety.org/prize.html
Send to:
Katalin Kovalcsik
Gypsy Lore Society Prize Competition
Institute of Musicology
Hungarian Academy of Sciences 28H-1250 Budapest
Hungary
E-mail: kovalcsik@zti.hu
The prize committee also invites submissions in languages other than English. The committee will identify suitable referees for such languages, but if it cannot find them, then the paper will not be accepted for this year's prize.
The deadline for receipt of papers for the current cycle is October 30, 2008. The screening committee expects to make the announcement of the winner by January 30, 2009. The committee reserves the right not to award the prize in a given year. Interested scholars should submit their papers along with an abstract (no longer than 250 words) to the e-mail address below.
Submissions should follow the following format: Maximum length: 50 pages; font: Times New Roman; size: 12 point; spacing: 1.5; header or footer maximum: 2.5 cm or 1.5 in. The header must contain only the title and the footer must contain only the page numbering. Submission file format is rich text file (RTF, PDF, MS Word compatible). Files bigger than five MB should be sent on CD to the postal address below. A cover sheet should be included, with the title of the paper, the author's name, affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, date of entrance into an appropriate program or of awarding of the Ph.D., and US social security number, if the author has one. Your name should appear on the cover sheet only.
http://www.gypsyloresociety.org/prize.html
Send to:
Katalin Kovalcsik
Gypsy Lore Society Prize Competition
Institute of Musicology
Hungarian Academy of Sciences 28H-1250 Budapest
Hungary
E-mail: kovalcsik@zti.hu
A Request for Urgent Action
By:
AdminDate:
07.01.2008
Dear friends and colleagues,
Hereby the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) asks for your interference in a case of possible eviction of Roma inhabitants, living in one of the oldest Roma neighbourhoods of Sofia, Batalova Vodenitsa. Batalova Vodenitsa is located near the city center and is well connected to transport infrastructure, which was why it is a lucrative plot. It has been in existence since 1911 although the houses there are considered “illegal” as they do not comply with the construction standards established by law. At present around 180 inhabitants live in Batalova Vodenitsa, including children and senior citizens, in very poor houses, which are their only homes. In 2005 they were targeted for eviction and the neighbourhood was to be demolished by the Sofia City Mayor, Mr. Boyko Borisov. In 2006 one Bulgarian newspaper wrote that the plot was to be sold to an Italian company. In 2006 the Supreme Administrative Court upheld the order of the Mayor with a very formalistic argument that he has the right to do this since the houses are “illegal” and are built on municipal land. With the assistance of the BHC the inhabitants filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, claiming a number of violations of the ECHR and requesting interim measures under art.39 of the Rules of the Court to stop the execution of the eviction order. The Court refused interim measures but, instead, applied art.40 of the Rules and immediately informed the government about the complaint. Probably because of that measure, along with an appeal of four MEPs in July 2006, the Mayor stopped the eviction in the last moment. Later on, the inhabitants of Batalova Vodenitsa were promised by the municipal authorities that they will be offered alternative accommodation. That offer however remained an empty promise. In the meantime they were allowed to live in Batalova Vodenitsa.
A few days ago, on 27 June, the District Mayor of Vuzrazhdane Region, Mr Eva Seizova (member of Borisov's political party, GERB), acting on the basis of the previous decision, warned the Roma inhabitants of Batalova Vodenitsa to leave their houses by 10 July. If they do not do this, a forcible eviction is scheduled for 11 July with demolition of the houses. Thus the Roma from Batalova Vodenitsa face another danger of eviction from their homes.
The BHC asks for your interference in that case through all means you consider appropriate. The address of the Mayor of Sofia is:
Mr. Boyko Borisov, Mayor of Sofia
Moskovska str., No.33
1000 – Sofia, Bulgaria
You can also send an email to Sofia Municipality from the following web site: http://www.sofia.bg/en/display.asp?ime=contact.
Best regards,
Krassimir Kanev
Chairperson, BHC
Hereby the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) asks for your interference in a case of possible eviction of Roma inhabitants, living in one of the oldest Roma neighbourhoods of Sofia, Batalova Vodenitsa. Batalova Vodenitsa is located near the city center and is well connected to transport infrastructure, which was why it is a lucrative plot. It has been in existence since 1911 although the houses there are considered “illegal” as they do not comply with the construction standards established by law. At present around 180 inhabitants live in Batalova Vodenitsa, including children and senior citizens, in very poor houses, which are their only homes. In 2005 they were targeted for eviction and the neighbourhood was to be demolished by the Sofia City Mayor, Mr. Boyko Borisov. In 2006 one Bulgarian newspaper wrote that the plot was to be sold to an Italian company. In 2006 the Supreme Administrative Court upheld the order of the Mayor with a very formalistic argument that he has the right to do this since the houses are “illegal” and are built on municipal land. With the assistance of the BHC the inhabitants filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, claiming a number of violations of the ECHR and requesting interim measures under art.39 of the Rules of the Court to stop the execution of the eviction order. The Court refused interim measures but, instead, applied art.40 of the Rules and immediately informed the government about the complaint. Probably because of that measure, along with an appeal of four MEPs in July 2006, the Mayor stopped the eviction in the last moment. Later on, the inhabitants of Batalova Vodenitsa were promised by the municipal authorities that they will be offered alternative accommodation. That offer however remained an empty promise. In the meantime they were allowed to live in Batalova Vodenitsa.
A few days ago, on 27 June, the District Mayor of Vuzrazhdane Region, Mr Eva Seizova (member of Borisov's political party, GERB), acting on the basis of the previous decision, warned the Roma inhabitants of Batalova Vodenitsa to leave their houses by 10 July. If they do not do this, a forcible eviction is scheduled for 11 July with demolition of the houses. Thus the Roma from Batalova Vodenitsa face another danger of eviction from their homes.
The BHC asks for your interference in that case through all means you consider appropriate. The address of the Mayor of Sofia is:
Mr. Boyko Borisov, Mayor of Sofia
Moskovska str., No.33
1000 – Sofia, Bulgaria
You can also send an email to Sofia Municipality from the following web site: http://www.sofia.bg/en/display.asp?ime=contact.
Best regards,
Krassimir Kanev
Chairperson, BHC
Call for Tender: Racism and Ethnic Discrimination in Sport in the EU
By:
AdminDate:
07.01.2008
Deadline:
13 August 2008
Budget line/available budget:
EUR 200 000
Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR's work:
The subject of the contract is to collect and analyse data and information in order to deliver a report and a handbook of good practices as outlined in detail in Annex A.1 of the technical specifications.
Applicants:
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Legal basis:
FRA2-2008-3200-T03
Community contribution:
Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 200 000
Publication reference:
FRA2-2008-3200-T03
Contact:
procurement@fra.europa.eu
General remarks:
You can find more information here: http://eumc.eu.int/eumc/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=3e4a7c4a74f57&contentid=4864e2d596f9c
13 August 2008
Budget line/available budget:
EUR 200 000
Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR's work:
The subject of the contract is to collect and analyse data and information in order to deliver a report and a handbook of good practices as outlined in detail in Annex A.1 of the technical specifications.
Applicants:
---
Legal basis:
FRA2-2008-3200-T03
Community contribution:
Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 200 000
Publication reference:
FRA2-2008-3200-T03
Contact:
procurement@fra.europa.eu
General remarks:
You can find more information here: http://eumc.eu.int/eumc/index.php?fuseaction=content.dsp_cat_content&catid=3e4a7c4a74f57&contentid=4864e2d596f9c
Vacancy at Spolu International Foundation: Programme Officer
By:
AdminDate:
05.26.2008
Spolu International Foundation (www.spolu.nl) is a Dutch organisation based in Utrecht, striving for equal opportunities for Roma in Central and Eastern Europe, by contributing to the development of a grassroots Roma movement. With more than twelve years of experience, Spolu is internationally recognised for its expertise.
Currently Spolu is supporting Roma organisations in Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-H, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia and Turkey that aim to mobilise and empower grassroots Roma. Spolu and its partners strengthen Roma leaders and organisations in creating bargaining power and to raise their voice. Leaders are encouraged to unite in networks and collaborative structures, from local up to the international level, like the Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) network, that lobbies for Roma grassroots interests and recognition on European level.
The Spolu IF team consists of 5 staff members and some freelancers that work closely together. Currently we are looking for a:
Programme Officer
Programme Officers, in close collaboration with Spolu’s partner organisations, coordinate national and thematic programmes. They build the professional capacity of partner organisations and they coach partners to develop approaches that mobilise and empower grassroots Roma. Spolu applies a process oriented and contextual approach: partner organisations are enabled to design their own strategies and methods, that address the specific issues in their region and area. A main policy line is outsourcing to partner organisations, so equal partnerships will be created, in which tasks and responsibilities are shared.
The Programme Officer:
· Coordinates the development and implementation of national programmes in at least two countries (probably Moldova, Serbia and Romania)
· Coaches and advises partner organisations to design strategies and approaches that effectively empower and mobilise Roma grassroots’
· Builds professional capacity of partner organisations;
· Coaches and coordinates a regional youth programme, with activities in and between different countries;
· Follows and reacts on developments of Roma issues in the countries and on thematic specialisations (youth);
· Contributes to strategic and methodological development of Spolu;
· Contributes to the popularisation of the work and impact of Spolu and its partner organisations, by way of publications, articles and case studies;
· Contributes to fundraising and other activities related to the continuation of actions of Spolu and its partner organisations.
Profile:
· At least three years experience with supporting partner organisations and programme management;
· Experience with both development and implementation of strategies and monitoring of progress and results;
· Knowledge of Roma field and/or CEE region;
· Knowledge of (European) youth movements;
· Goal driven, analytical and problem solving mind;
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language;
· Collegial and diplomatic attitude;
· Capacity to work within a team and to maintain good working relations with partners in the field.
Candidates with Roma identity are explicitly invited to apply.
Spolu offers:
· Challenging and motivating work in an enthusiastic team;
· Assignment of 4 days/week until August 1st 2009, with possibility for prolongation;
· Salary and conditions according to Collective Labour Agreement (max. scale 10).
Interested?
For additional information, please visit our website www.spolu.nl or contact Mrs. Ruus Dijksterhuis, Director, by telephone (030-2328042) or by email (r.dijksterhuis@spolu.nl). Applications include a motivation letter and CV and should be submitted before June 20th 2008 to info@spolu.nl.
Currently Spolu is supporting Roma organisations in Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-H, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia and Turkey that aim to mobilise and empower grassroots Roma. Spolu and its partners strengthen Roma leaders and organisations in creating bargaining power and to raise their voice. Leaders are encouraged to unite in networks and collaborative structures, from local up to the international level, like the Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) network, that lobbies for Roma grassroots interests and recognition on European level.
The Spolu IF team consists of 5 staff members and some freelancers that work closely together. Currently we are looking for a:
Programme Officer
Programme Officers, in close collaboration with Spolu’s partner organisations, coordinate national and thematic programmes. They build the professional capacity of partner organisations and they coach partners to develop approaches that mobilise and empower grassroots Roma. Spolu applies a process oriented and contextual approach: partner organisations are enabled to design their own strategies and methods, that address the specific issues in their region and area. A main policy line is outsourcing to partner organisations, so equal partnerships will be created, in which tasks and responsibilities are shared.
The Programme Officer:
· Coordinates the development and implementation of national programmes in at least two countries (probably Moldova, Serbia and Romania)
· Coaches and advises partner organisations to design strategies and approaches that effectively empower and mobilise Roma grassroots’
· Builds professional capacity of partner organisations;
· Coaches and coordinates a regional youth programme, with activities in and between different countries;
· Follows and reacts on developments of Roma issues in the countries and on thematic specialisations (youth);
· Contributes to strategic and methodological development of Spolu;
· Contributes to the popularisation of the work and impact of Spolu and its partner organisations, by way of publications, articles and case studies;
· Contributes to fundraising and other activities related to the continuation of actions of Spolu and its partner organisations.
Profile:
· At least three years experience with supporting partner organisations and programme management;
· Experience with both development and implementation of strategies and monitoring of progress and results;
· Knowledge of Roma field and/or CEE region;
· Knowledge of (European) youth movements;
· Goal driven, analytical and problem solving mind;
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language;
· Collegial and diplomatic attitude;
· Capacity to work within a team and to maintain good working relations with partners in the field.
Candidates with Roma identity are explicitly invited to apply.
Spolu offers:
· Challenging and motivating work in an enthusiastic team;
· Assignment of 4 days/week until August 1st 2009, with possibility for prolongation;
· Salary and conditions according to Collective Labour Agreement (max. scale 10).
Interested?
For additional information, please visit our website www.spolu.nl or contact Mrs. Ruus Dijksterhuis, Director, by telephone (030-2328042) or by email (r.dijksterhuis@spolu.nl). Applications include a motivation letter and CV and should be submitted before June 20th 2008 to info@spolu.nl.
Upcoming Opportunities of the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program
By:
AdminDate:
05.22.2008
Dear Friends,
I would like to bring your attention to new opportunities of the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program of the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (Open Society Institute, Budapest). We invite you to follow the links provided to learn more and to access application materials. We would also appreciate your help circulating this information.
1. Incorporating Diversity into Public Administration Education: Topical Issues in Curriculum Development Workshop
Co-organized by MMCP/LGI, the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) and Center for Policy Studies (CPS), Central European University, Budapest, Hungary
Date: 4-7 November 2008
Place: Budapest, Hungary
Deadline for Applications: 15 September 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2068
2. Trainings of the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program
* Introductory Training for Policymakers: Ethnic Diversity and Public Service Delivery
Budapest, 3-8 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2078
* Training of Diversity Trainers: Basic Skills for Teaching Diversity Management
Budapest, 21-27 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2079
* 4th MMCP Diversity Management Training Jamboree
Budapest, 23-27 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2077
For more on all these activities, including application information, visit: http://lgi.osi.hu (see “events”).
For regular updates from MMCP/LGI, as well as news, current resources, and opportunities related to the management of diverse communities, subscribe to the Managing Multiethnic Communities Newsletter: http://lgi.osi.hu.
For registration assistance, write to lgiresearch@osi.hu.
We look forward to hearing from you, and best of luck!
Meghan Simpson
Research Associate
Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative
Open Society Institute
Budapest, Hungary
email: lgiresearch@osi.hu
web: http://lgi.osi.hu
I would like to bring your attention to new opportunities of the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program of the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (Open Society Institute, Budapest). We invite you to follow the links provided to learn more and to access application materials. We would also appreciate your help circulating this information.
1. Incorporating Diversity into Public Administration Education: Topical Issues in Curriculum Development Workshop
Co-organized by MMCP/LGI, the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) and Center for Policy Studies (CPS), Central European University, Budapest, Hungary
Date: 4-7 November 2008
Place: Budapest, Hungary
Deadline for Applications: 15 September 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2068
2. Trainings of the Managing Multiethnic Communities Program
* Introductory Training for Policymakers: Ethnic Diversity and Public Service Delivery
Budapest, 3-8 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2078
* Training of Diversity Trainers: Basic Skills for Teaching Diversity Management
Budapest, 21-27 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2079
* 4th MMCP Diversity Management Training Jamboree
Budapest, 23-27 November 2008
Deadline for Applications: 20 June 2008
http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?id=2077
For more on all these activities, including application information, visit: http://lgi.osi.hu (see “events”).
For regular updates from MMCP/LGI, as well as news, current resources, and opportunities related to the management of diverse communities, subscribe to the Managing Multiethnic Communities Newsletter: http://lgi.osi.hu.
For registration assistance, write to lgiresearch@osi.hu.
We look forward to hearing from you, and best of luck!
Meghan Simpson
Research Associate
Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative
Open Society Institute
Budapest, Hungary
email: lgiresearch@osi.hu
web: http://lgi.osi.hu
ERIO Statement Concerning the Aggressive Racial Attacks against Roma people in Italy
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AdminDate:
05.20.2008
The European Roma Information Office ERIO express its deep concern on the aggressive racial attacks against Roma people in Italy by members of the Italian society and on the passive position held by the Italian authorities. ERIO asks the Italian government to take urgent measures to stop Anti-Roma attacks and ensure security and protection to Roma communities.
The latest violent cases against Roma carried out by non-state individuals as well as by police forces are clear signs of an organized anti-Roma action in Italy.
On May 11 the Roma camp in via Novara, in Milan was put on fire with several Molotov cocktails bottles thrown by extremist groups.
On May 13 anti-Roma riots exploded in the Ponticelli area in Naples, and several hundred Roma had to flee from their camps because of the violent attacks from angry local Italian citizens. These attacks were provoked by the alleged attempt of a Romani girl to kidnap a six-months old baby from its Italian parents.
On May 12 and 13 a large scale arbitrary arrests of more than 400 Roma, that were registered and fingerprinted and obviously prepared for deportation, took place in Florence.
All these events and other incidents in different regions of Italy which took place last week are results of a long time tension between local Italians and Roma people, fostered by anti-Roma statements from high level politicians and State representatives. Italian decision makers and right wing extremist try to justify their anti-Roma attitude by an individual case transformed in collective responsibility.
Therefore, the European Roma Information Office calls the Italian government to take urgent measures to stop Anti-Roma attacks and ensure security and protection to Roma communities.
Ivan Ivanov, ERIO executive director, invites "the Italian police authorities to investigate and take legal action against those responsible for the violent attacks against Roma".
Roma community in Italy is mainly made up by European citizens. Therefore they should enjoy the same rights and protection against discrimination like other European citizens residing in Italy.
So, while designing its immigration regulations, Italian government has to make sure that this legislation is in conformity with: the European Directive 2004/38 against discrimination, the Race Equality Directive 2000/43 E , the EU Migration Package which will be adopted soon and other European human rights documents subscribed by Italy. Mr. Ivanov added that "the immigration package which is under elaboration in Italy should not lead to discrimination because the measures taken so far have disproportionate impact on Roma".
Italian government has urgently to adopt policies for the smooth integration of Roma communities and ensure for them equal access to education, employment, housing, health care and public services. In order to do this, Italy shall use the European funds provided for Roma integration.
European Roma Information Office also ask the European Commission to ensure that the principle of equal treatment is strictly followed by each Member state, to adopt a horizontal approach concerning Roma' situation in Europe and to propose as soon as possible a specific European Roma policy.
"Europe has to tackle anti-Gypsysm and discrimination in different policy fields - said Mr. Ivanov - including measures for Roma's integration, to establish effective monitoring in order to ensure full implementation of the anti-discrimination legislation at national level, and to guarantee the respect of human rights and equal treatment of Roma in accordance with the European legislation and basic principles".
On the other hand, ERIO welcomes the today initiative of the European Parliament to debate on the situation of Roma in Italy and other EU countries.
ERIO asks MEPs to find concrete proposals for the solution of the crises. ERIO also suggests to set up meetings with representatives of the Italian Parliament to discuss possible legislative measures concerning the living conditions of Roma.
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The European Roma Information Office (ERIO) is an international advocacy organization, which promotes political and public discussion on Roma issues by providing factual and in-dept information on a range of policy issues to the European Union institutions, Roma civil organizations, governmental authorities and intergovernmental bodies.
The ERIO cooperates with a network of a large number of organizations and acts to combat racial discrimination and social exclusion through awareness raising, lobbying and policy development.
ERIO
Ave. Edouard Lacomble 17
Brussels 1040
Belgium
Tel: 0032(0)27333462
Fax: 0032(0)27333875
For more information:
E-mail: ivan.ivanov@erionet.org
www.erionet.org
The latest violent cases against Roma carried out by non-state individuals as well as by police forces are clear signs of an organized anti-Roma action in Italy.
On May 11 the Roma camp in via Novara, in Milan was put on fire with several Molotov cocktails bottles thrown by extremist groups.
On May 13 anti-Roma riots exploded in the Ponticelli area in Naples, and several hundred Roma had to flee from their camps because of the violent attacks from angry local Italian citizens. These attacks were provoked by the alleged attempt of a Romani girl to kidnap a six-months old baby from its Italian parents.
On May 12 and 13 a large scale arbitrary arrests of more than 400 Roma, that were registered and fingerprinted and obviously prepared for deportation, took place in Florence.
All these events and other incidents in different regions of Italy which took place last week are results of a long time tension between local Italians and Roma people, fostered by anti-Roma statements from high level politicians and State representatives. Italian decision makers and right wing extremist try to justify their anti-Roma attitude by an individual case transformed in collective responsibility.
Therefore, the European Roma Information Office calls the Italian government to take urgent measures to stop Anti-Roma attacks and ensure security and protection to Roma communities.
Ivan Ivanov, ERIO executive director, invites "the Italian police authorities to investigate and take legal action against those responsible for the violent attacks against Roma".
Roma community in Italy is mainly made up by European citizens. Therefore they should enjoy the same rights and protection against discrimination like other European citizens residing in Italy.
So, while designing its immigration regulations, Italian government has to make sure that this legislation is in conformity with: the European Directive 2004/38 against discrimination, the Race Equality Directive 2000/43 E , the EU Migration Package which will be adopted soon and other European human rights documents subscribed by Italy. Mr. Ivanov added that "the immigration package which is under elaboration in Italy should not lead to discrimination because the measures taken so far have disproportionate impact on Roma".
Italian government has urgently to adopt policies for the smooth integration of Roma communities and ensure for them equal access to education, employment, housing, health care and public services. In order to do this, Italy shall use the European funds provided for Roma integration.
European Roma Information Office also ask the European Commission to ensure that the principle of equal treatment is strictly followed by each Member state, to adopt a horizontal approach concerning Roma' situation in Europe and to propose as soon as possible a specific European Roma policy.
"Europe has to tackle anti-Gypsysm and discrimination in different policy fields - said Mr. Ivanov - including measures for Roma's integration, to establish effective monitoring in order to ensure full implementation of the anti-discrimination legislation at national level, and to guarantee the respect of human rights and equal treatment of Roma in accordance with the European legislation and basic principles".
On the other hand, ERIO welcomes the today initiative of the European Parliament to debate on the situation of Roma in Italy and other EU countries.
ERIO asks MEPs to find concrete proposals for the solution of the crises. ERIO also suggests to set up meetings with representatives of the Italian Parliament to discuss possible legislative measures concerning the living conditions of Roma.
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The European Roma Information Office (ERIO) is an international advocacy organization, which promotes political and public discussion on Roma issues by providing factual and in-dept information on a range of policy issues to the European Union institutions, Roma civil organizations, governmental authorities and intergovernmental bodies.
The ERIO cooperates with a network of a large number of organizations and acts to combat racial discrimination and social exclusion through awareness raising, lobbying and policy development.
ERIO
Ave. Edouard Lacomble 17
Brussels 1040
Belgium
Tel: 0032(0)27333462
Fax: 0032(0)27333875
For more information:
E-mail: ivan.ivanov@erionet.org
www.erionet.org
ERRC Calls Italian Government to Stop Anti-Romani Pogroms
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AdminDate:
05.20.2008
On 16 May 2008, the European Roma Rights Centre sent a letter to high-ranking Italian government authorities demanding intervention following anti-Romani pogroms taking place in Naples. The letter, sent to the Italian Prime Minister, the Italian President, the Minister of Interior, the head of the Italy’s National Office Against Racial Discrimination and the Public Prosecutor, pointed to similarities between the recent events in Italy and anti-Romani pogroms taking place in Romania in the early 1990s, for which the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Romania three times since 2005. The ERRC also highlighted the responsibility of high ranking Italian politicians for contributing to the current climate of hostility against Roma in Italy.
In its letter, which was also copied to various intergovernmental institutions, the ERRC urged Italian authorities to:
1) Provide adequate protection to all Roma in Italy against violence racist attacks and other discriminatory actions;
2) Firmly denounce the pogroms which have taken place to date;
3) Ensure adequate and effective investigation of the events in Naples, Milan and elsewhere, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all responsible persons, including public officials making hostile statements about Roma which incite racial hatred; and
4) Fully co-operate with intergovernmental institutions, international organizations and domestic civil society to swiftly and effective end the human rights emergency of Roma in Italy.
The full draft of the letter is available online at: http://www.errc.org/db/03/03/m00000303.pdf.
For further information, please contact Tara Bedard, Programmes Coordinator, tara.bedard@errc.org, +36.1.413.2200
Persons wishing to express similar concerns are urged to contact:
Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy
Palazzo del Quirinale
Piazza del Quirinale - 00187 Rome
Fax +39 06 46993125
Mr Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers
Palazzo Chigi, Piazza Colonna 370
00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39 06 6779 5342/5326
Mr Roberto Maroni, Italian Minister of Interior
Ministry of the Interior, Palazzo Viminale
00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39 06 46549815
Mr Marco De Giorgi, General Director
Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali (UNAR)
Dipartimento Diritti e Pari Opportunità
Largo Chigi 19, 00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39.06 67792272
Procura della Republica Circondario:Roma
Piazzale Clodio
00195 ROMA (RM)
Via Gregorio VII, 122 (3° piano)
00167 ROMA (RM)
Fax: +39.06.39736135
procura.roma@giustizia.it
Mr Jose Manuel Barroso
President of the European Commission
European Commission
1049 Brussels, Belgium
Fax: +32 2 295 0138/39/40
Mr Hans-Gert Pöttering
President of the European Parliament
European Parliament,
Rue Wiertz, PHS 11B011, 1047 Brussels, Belgium
Fax: +32 2 28 49769
Mr Vuk Jeremic
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Chair of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers
24-26 Kneza Milosa St., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Fax +381 11 3618-366
Ms Polonca Koncar
Chair of the European Committee of Social Rights
Secretariat of the European Social Charter, Directorate of Human Rights
Council of Europe, F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, FRANCE
Fax: +33 3 88413700
Mr Thomas Hammarberg
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights
Council of Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, FRANCE
Fax: +33 3 90215053
Mr Miloon Kothari
UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing
Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 9179006
In its letter, which was also copied to various intergovernmental institutions, the ERRC urged Italian authorities to:
1) Provide adequate protection to all Roma in Italy against violence racist attacks and other discriminatory actions;
2) Firmly denounce the pogroms which have taken place to date;
3) Ensure adequate and effective investigation of the events in Naples, Milan and elsewhere, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all responsible persons, including public officials making hostile statements about Roma which incite racial hatred; and
4) Fully co-operate with intergovernmental institutions, international organizations and domestic civil society to swiftly and effective end the human rights emergency of Roma in Italy.
The full draft of the letter is available online at: http://www.errc.org/db/03/03/m00000303.pdf.
For further information, please contact Tara Bedard, Programmes Coordinator, tara.bedard@errc.org, +36.1.413.2200
Persons wishing to express similar concerns are urged to contact:
Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy
Palazzo del Quirinale
Piazza del Quirinale - 00187 Rome
Fax +39 06 46993125
Mr Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers
Palazzo Chigi, Piazza Colonna 370
00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39 06 6779 5342/5326
Mr Roberto Maroni, Italian Minister of Interior
Ministry of the Interior, Palazzo Viminale
00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39 06 46549815
Mr Marco De Giorgi, General Director
Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali (UNAR)
Dipartimento Diritti e Pari Opportunità
Largo Chigi 19, 00187 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39.06 67792272
Procura della Republica Circondario:Roma
Piazzale Clodio
00195 ROMA (RM)
Via Gregorio VII, 122 (3° piano)
00167 ROMA (RM)
Fax: +39.06.39736135
procura.roma@giustizia.it
Mr Jose Manuel Barroso
President of the European Commission
European Commission
1049 Brussels, Belgium
Fax: +32 2 295 0138/39/40
Mr Hans-Gert Pöttering
President of the European Parliament
European Parliament,
Rue Wiertz, PHS 11B011, 1047 Brussels, Belgium
Fax: +32 2 28 49769
Mr Vuk Jeremic
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Chair of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers
24-26 Kneza Milosa St., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Fax +381 11 3618-366
Ms Polonca Koncar
Chair of the European Committee of Social Rights
Secretariat of the European Social Charter, Directorate of Human Rights
Council of Europe, F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, FRANCE
Fax: +33 3 88413700
Mr Thomas Hammarberg
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights
Council of Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, FRANCE
Fax: +33 3 90215053
Mr Miloon Kothari
UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing
Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 9179006
RomNews Network update on the Situation in Italy
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AdminDate:
05.19.2008
please find updates on the Situation in Italy on www.RomNews.com.
- Dozens of articles
- Videos
- Maps on the Roma Ghettos in Rome/Italy
- Contact to Roma in the field in Italy
- Call for Support of the Roma National Congress
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po RNN araken e maj neve infomacije pala situacija ande Italia po www.RomNews.com .
- But artiklura
- Videos
- Mapi kaj thaj sar trajin e Roma ande Ghettura ande Roma/Italia
- Kontaktura ke Rom ande Italia
- Akaraimo po djutipe katar o Roma National Congress
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auf www.RomNews.com erhalten Sie die aktuellsten updates zur Situation in Italien.
- Duzende Artikel
- Videos, u.A. einen Bericht des heute journals vom 15.05.08
- Kartenmaterial zu Roma Ghettos in Rom/Italien
- Kontaktinformationen zu Roma vor Ort
- Hilfeaufruf des Roma National Congresses.
RomNews Network
Roma Press Agency since 1993
Hamburg / Germany
Emergency Hotline: +49 179 7507848
- Dozens of articles
- Videos
- Maps on the Roma Ghettos in Rome/Italy
- Contact to Roma in the field in Italy
- Call for Support of the Roma National Congress
__________
po RNN araken e maj neve infomacije pala situacija ande Italia po www.RomNews.com .
- But artiklura
- Videos
- Mapi kaj thaj sar trajin e Roma ande Ghettura ande Roma/Italia
- Kontaktura ke Rom ande Italia
- Akaraimo po djutipe katar o Roma National Congress
__________
auf www.RomNews.com erhalten Sie die aktuellsten updates zur Situation in Italien.
- Duzende Artikel
- Videos, u.A. einen Bericht des heute journals vom 15.05.08
- Kartenmaterial zu Roma Ghettos in Rom/Italien
- Kontaktinformationen zu Roma vor Ort
- Hilfeaufruf des Roma National Congresses.
RomNews Network
Roma Press Agency since 1993
Hamburg / Germany
Emergency Hotline: +49 179 7507848
Vacancy at Amnesty International: Campaigners - Balkans Team
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AdminDate:
04.25.2008
Salary £26,810 (pro rata for part time staff)
Amnesty International is looking for two campaigners to work at the International Secretariat to lead its campaigning work on the Western Balkans. Amnesty International is recruiting one full time position (1 year fixed term contract) and one part time permanent position.
You will lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies and actions to mobilize the organization's worldwide membership to campaign effectively against human rights violations in the region. You will act as a focal point to provide advice to Amnesty International’s membership on actions and develop campaigning materials. You will need proven campaigning experience, first hand working experience or knowledge of the Western Balkans, proven knowledge of human rights as well as political judgement. You will also need to have effective writing and communication skills and an understanding of membership organizations. You must have an excellent ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Ability to understand and read Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is essential; knowledge of Albanian and/or Macedonian and/or Slovenian and/or a relevant Romani language is desirable.
If you are interested in applying for the above role please visit the website at www.amnesty.org/jobs
Amnesty International is looking for two campaigners to work at the International Secretariat to lead its campaigning work on the Western Balkans. Amnesty International is recruiting one full time position (1 year fixed term contract) and one part time permanent position.
You will lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies and actions to mobilize the organization's worldwide membership to campaign effectively against human rights violations in the region. You will act as a focal point to provide advice to Amnesty International’s membership on actions and develop campaigning materials. You will need proven campaigning experience, first hand working experience or knowledge of the Western Balkans, proven knowledge of human rights as well as political judgement. You will also need to have effective writing and communication skills and an understanding of membership organizations. You must have an excellent ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Ability to understand and read Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is essential; knowledge of Albanian and/or Macedonian and/or Slovenian and/or a relevant Romani language is desirable.
If you are interested in applying for the above role please visit the website at www.amnesty.org/jobs
Az Élet Menete ismét Budapesten!
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AdminDate:
04.02.2008
Az Élet Menete ismét Budapesten!
2008. április 16, szerdán 18.00
Találkozó: A Dohány utcai Zsinagóga előtt.
Az Élet Menete Alapítvány, a Mazsihisz, a Miniszterelnöki Hivatal, Budapest Főváros Polgármesteri Hivatala, a Páva utcai Holokauszt és Dokumentációs központ, civil szervezetek, zsidó és nem zsidó ifjúsági szervezetek ismét közösen szervezi meg a budapesti Élet Menetét.
A holokauszt áldozatainak emléknapján ismét fáklyás felvonulással emlékezünk az áldozatokra. Zsidókra, romákra, másságukért üldözöttekre, ellenállókra és azokra is, akik bátran szembeszállva a fasisztákkal és a nyilasokkal, mentették az üldözötteket. A 2008. évi megemlékezés a Dohány utcai Zsinagóga előtti téren kezdődik, ahonnan- az elmúlt évhez hasonlóan-fáklyákkal a kezünkben vonulunk végig a "Cipők a Duna-parton"
szobor kompozícióhoz, emlékezni azokra az emberekre, akiket a nyilasok 1944-45-ben a jeges Dunába lőttek.
Kedves Barátaink!
Úgy gondoljuk, hogy Budapesten is hagyományt teremtettünk az Élet Menetével ugyanúgy, mint minden évben, Lengyelországban az Auschwitz- Birkenau haláltáborok területén. Tartson ismét velünk, emlékezzünk és emlékeztessünk közösen! Részvételével, emberi tanúságtételével álljon mellénk a kirekesztéssel és a gyűlöletkeltéssel szemben.
www.eletmenete.hu
http://www.eletmenete.hu/index.php?p=Bp2008
2008. április 16, szerdán 18.00
Találkozó: A Dohány utcai Zsinagóga előtt.
Az Élet Menete Alapítvány, a Mazsihisz, a Miniszterelnöki Hivatal, Budapest Főváros Polgármesteri Hivatala, a Páva utcai Holokauszt és Dokumentációs központ, civil szervezetek, zsidó és nem zsidó ifjúsági szervezetek ismét közösen szervezi meg a budapesti Élet Menetét.
A holokauszt áldozatainak emléknapján ismét fáklyás felvonulással emlékezünk az áldozatokra. Zsidókra, romákra, másságukért üldözöttekre, ellenállókra és azokra is, akik bátran szembeszállva a fasisztákkal és a nyilasokkal, mentették az üldözötteket. A 2008. évi megemlékezés a Dohány utcai Zsinagóga előtti téren kezdődik, ahonnan- az elmúlt évhez hasonlóan-fáklyákkal a kezünkben vonulunk végig a "Cipők a Duna-parton"
szobor kompozícióhoz, emlékezni azokra az emberekre, akiket a nyilasok 1944-45-ben a jeges Dunába lőttek.
Kedves Barátaink!
Úgy gondoljuk, hogy Budapesten is hagyományt teremtettünk az Élet Menetével ugyanúgy, mint minden évben, Lengyelországban az Auschwitz- Birkenau haláltáborok területén. Tartson ismét velünk, emlékezzünk és emlékeztessünk közösen! Részvételével, emberi tanúságtételével álljon mellénk a kirekesztéssel és a gyűlöletkeltéssel szemben.
www.eletmenete.hu
http://www.eletmenete.hu/index.php?p=Bp2008
ERIO Seeks a Communications Officer
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AdminDate:
03.25.2008
Main responsibilities:
To manage and develop the ERIO external and internal communication and information strategies
· On-line publishing - manage, develop and update ERIO's website
· Drafting, editing and issuing regular newsletters and e-news.
· Producing relevant publications and position statements.
· Regularly monitoring of EU policies and activities.
· Regularly monitoring activities and events of the European Roma movement.
· Help develop and implement visual identity and creative aspects of all publications and presentations of ERIO.
· Drafting and editing summaries on important Roma-related events.
· Writing press material.
· Developing, maintaining and updating ERIO's database of media representatives, Roma and non-Roma NGOs, governmental officials as well as EU and other inter-governmental institutions.
· Organizing press conferences or media briefings.
Personal skills:
- Outstanding drafting skills
- Fluent English is a must, knowledge of other EU languages and in particular French and Romanes is an advantage
- University degree or equivalent (i.e. journalism, communication or public relations) and/or at least 3 years work experience in a similar position (experience with working with European level NGOs is an advantage)
- Excellent knowledge of desktop publishing and practical application of MS Office
- Experience with developing and updating websites
- Ability to analyse policy documents and media materials, to present concise summaries and to rapidly draft press release or position papers.
- To be familiar with EU processes and the Roma movement.
- To take multiple tasks.
- To work in team.
To apply for the position, submit CV and letter of interest with at least two references to ERIO's Executive Director, Ivan Ivanov at ivan.ivanov@erionet.org no later than April 10, 2008.
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The European Roma Information Office (ERIO) is an international advocacy organization, which promotes political and public discussion on Roma issues by providing factual and in-dept information on a range of policy issues to the European Union institutions, Roma civil organizations, governmental authorities and intergovernmental bodies.
The ERIO cooperates with a network of a large number of organizations and acts to combat racial discrimination and social exclusion through awareness raising, lobbying and policy development.
ERIO
Ave. Edouard Lacomble 17
Brussels 1040
Belgium
Tel: 0032(0)27333462
Fax: 0032(0)27333875
For more information:
E-mail: ivan.ivanov@erionet.org
www.erionet.org
To manage and develop the ERIO external and internal communication and information strategies
· On-line publishing - manage, develop and update ERIO's website
· Drafting, editing and issuing regular newsletters and e-news.
· Producing relevant publications and position statements.
· Regularly monitoring of EU policies and activities.
· Regularly monitoring activities and events of the European Roma movement.
· Help develop and implement visual identity and creative aspects of all publications and presentations of ERIO.
· Drafting and editing summaries on important Roma-related events.
· Writing press material.
· Developing, maintaining and updating ERIO's database of media representatives, Roma and non-Roma NGOs, governmental officials as well as EU and other inter-governmental institutions.
· Organizing press conferences or media briefings.
Personal skills:
- Outstanding drafting skills
- Fluent English is a must, knowledge of other EU languages and in particular French and Romanes is an advantage
- University degree or equivalent (i.e. journalism, communication or public relations) and/or at least 3 years work experience in a similar position (experience with working with European level NGOs is an advantage)
- Excellent knowledge of desktop publishing and practical application of MS Office
- Experience with developing and updating websites
- Ability to analyse policy documents and media materials, to present concise summaries and to rapidly draft press release or position papers.
- To be familiar with EU processes and the Roma movement.
- To take multiple tasks.
- To work in team.
To apply for the position, submit CV and letter of interest with at least two references to ERIO's Executive Director, Ivan Ivanov at ivan.ivanov@erionet.org no later than April 10, 2008.
**********
The European Roma Information Office (ERIO) is an international advocacy organization, which promotes political and public discussion on Roma issues by providing factual and in-dept information on a range of policy issues to the European Union institutions, Roma civil organizations, governmental authorities and intergovernmental bodies.
The ERIO cooperates with a network of a large number of organizations and acts to combat racial discrimination and social exclusion through awareness raising, lobbying and policy development.
ERIO
Ave. Edouard Lacomble 17
Brussels 1040
Belgium
Tel: 0032(0)27333462
Fax: 0032(0)27333875
For more information:
E-mail: ivan.ivanov@erionet.org
www.erionet.org
Vacancy at ERRC: EU Officer
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AdminDate:
03.07.2008
ERRC wishes to announce the vacancy of the new postition of EU Officer
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Guidance notes for applicants
- Application form
- Equal opportunities form
- Recruitment feedback form
Please go to www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2939 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2008 (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for 21 April 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (cover letter, application form, paper and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Guidance notes for applicants
- Application form
- Equal opportunities form
- Recruitment feedback form
Please go to www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2939 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2008 (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for 21 April 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (cover letter, application form, paper and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
Repatriations Plans: Romano Them calls for the respect of Human Rights
By:
AdminDate:
02.27.2008
26 February 2008 – In a document published today, Romano Them warns about plans to forcibly repatriate Roma and other so-called vulnerable groups to Kosovo after independence. Romano Them refers to the adoption by the Kosovo government in October 2007 of two policy documents, the Readmission Policy and the Strategy for the Reintegration of Repatriated Persons, which lay down the groundwork for the readmission of a large group of forced returnees after UNMIK's departure.
Both documents and in particular the Reintegration Strategy put the accent on the reintegration of so-called vulnerable groups which have so far benefited from a relative protection against forced repatriations on the basis of the UNHCR's position on the continued need for international protection of individuals from Kosovo.
Several references indicate that Roma, together with Ashkalija and Kosovo Egyptians will be among the first targets of forced repatriations, Romano Them says. Both documents seem to indicate that the UNHCR's position will be increasingly hollowed out by administrative practice. Romano Them refers to a note issued by the German Federal Ministry of Interior in December last year explaining that in future the geographic origin of a person from Kosovo will determine whether a person can be forcibly repatriated or not.
Romano Them stresses out that the main deterrent to the return of Roma to Kosovo has been the unstable security situation and their lack of trust in the Kosovo institutions to protect their rights. Referring to official reports, Romano Them points out at the persistent discrimination of Roma in Kosovo which includes their neglect in the reconstruction process.
Forced returns of Roma to Kosovo, under the given circumstances, raise a number of human rights issues, not only in relation with refugee protection, but also in terms of guaranteed political, economic, and social rights, Romano Them says. For Romano Them, they constitute an implicit acknowledgment by the international community of its failure to create the conditions for safe returns of Roma and other minorities to Kosovo as part of its mandate under UNSCR 1244 (1999).
Romano Them is an internet platform informing about the situation of Roma in Kosovo and Kosovo Roma in diaspora.
The document is available on the website of Romano Them.
See: http://kosovoroma.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/by-force-if-necessary-minority-returns-to-kosovo-after-independence/
Romano Them
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Zorea dendo irinipa ani Kosova: Romano Them chivela puchipe palo respekti e Manushikane Hakajenge
26 Februari 2008 - Ano dokumenti publicirimo-ikaldo avdive, Romano Them delamen angleder ki godi palo bilachipa e planekso kotar e zorea dendo irinipa e Romengo thay yavere akharde ko anav nasigurime grupe e manushengo palo Kosovako biumlavipe. Romano Them ko akava pandelape ko 2 dokumentya kola isine ande kotar e Kosovaki gavermenta ko Oktombri 2007 bersheste Readmisijako Dokumenti thaj Strategiya pali Reintegracija e Manushenge kola irinenape, dokumentya kola anena baza pali readmisiya-irinipa pobare grupake manushengo kola zorea irinenape palo UNMIK-sko muklipa e Kosovako.
Soduj dokumetya a majbut e Reintegracijaki Strategiya chivela punkto ki reintegraciya e nasigurime grupe e manushengo, kola ji akana isinelen beneficiya kotar e relativno siguripa ando zorea dendi repatriyaciya-irinipa, bazirimo ki UNHCR poziciya palo phiravni Internacionalno suguripa e manushengo kotar Kosova.
Pobuter reference dena ano jandipa kay Roma, Ashkaliye thay Kosovake Egipchanya ka oven jekto manusha kolen ka astarel zorea irinipa, Romano Them penela. Soduj dokumentya chivena ki godi kay UNHCR-ski poziciya, na ka lelpe ani administrativno praktika. Panglo akaleya Romano Them akharelape ko vakeripa ano Decembro 2007 bersheste kova isine dendo kotar o Germansko Federalno Ministri palo Andrune Bukya kote ov motavela kay ano avutnipe geografsko pandlipe e personako kotar Kosova na ka lelpe ano dikhipe kana mangelape e persona te irinelpe zorea.
Romano Them mothavela kay majmahatno daravipe Romengoro te irinenpe ki Kosova isi bizosiguripe e situciyako, thaj lengoro bipakyavipe ano kosovake instituciye. Panglo oficijalno reporteya, Romano Them chivela ko jandipa biachavdi diskriminaciya e Romengi ani Kosova, kote ando peste chivela rekonstruciyako procesi.
Zorea irinipa e Romegoro ani situaciya sar soy, vazdela jek pobaro numero e Manushikane Hakajengoro, kola pande na samo e e nasle manushengi siguripa-protekciya, so majdur panglo e garantirime poliitikune, ekonomiyakr thay sociulikune hakaya, phenela o Romano Them. Romano Themeske akala ande ji ki indirektno jandipa kotar e Mashkarthemutne Puvya palo lengiri na shukar buti vash pali kreaciya e kondicijengo e sigurimo irinipa e Romengoro thay yavere minoritatengo kova chivdo sar mandati ani rezoluciya 1244 (1999).
Romengi ani Kosova thay e Kosovake Romengo kola arakhenape ani diaspora.
Dokumenti shay re arakelpe akate:
http://kosovoroma.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/by-force-if-necessary-minority-returns-to-kosovo-after-independence/
Romano Them
Both documents and in particular the Reintegration Strategy put the accent on the reintegration of so-called vulnerable groups which have so far benefited from a relative protection against forced repatriations on the basis of the UNHCR's position on the continued need for international protection of individuals from Kosovo.
Several references indicate that Roma, together with Ashkalija and Kosovo Egyptians will be among the first targets of forced repatriations, Romano Them says. Both documents seem to indicate that the UNHCR's position will be increasingly hollowed out by administrative practice. Romano Them refers to a note issued by the German Federal Ministry of Interior in December last year explaining that in future the geographic origin of a person from Kosovo will determine whether a person can be forcibly repatriated or not.
Romano Them stresses out that the main deterrent to the return of Roma to Kosovo has been the unstable security situation and their lack of trust in the Kosovo institutions to protect their rights. Referring to official reports, Romano Them points out at the persistent discrimination of Roma in Kosovo which includes their neglect in the reconstruction process.
Forced returns of Roma to Kosovo, under the given circumstances, raise a number of human rights issues, not only in relation with refugee protection, but also in terms of guaranteed political, economic, and social rights, Romano Them says. For Romano Them, they constitute an implicit acknowledgment by the international community of its failure to create the conditions for safe returns of Roma and other minorities to Kosovo as part of its mandate under UNSCR 1244 (1999).
Romano Them is an internet platform informing about the situation of Roma in Kosovo and Kosovo Roma in diaspora.
The document is available on the website of Romano Them.
See: http://kosovoroma.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/by-force-if-necessary-minority-returns-to-kosovo-after-independence/
Romano Them
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Zorea dendo irinipa ani Kosova: Romano Them chivela puchipe palo respekti e Manushikane Hakajenge
26 Februari 2008 - Ano dokumenti publicirimo-ikaldo avdive, Romano Them delamen angleder ki godi palo bilachipa e planekso kotar e zorea dendo irinipa e Romengo thay yavere akharde ko anav nasigurime grupe e manushengo palo Kosovako biumlavipe. Romano Them ko akava pandelape ko 2 dokumentya kola isine ande kotar e Kosovaki gavermenta ko Oktombri 2007 bersheste Readmisijako Dokumenti thaj Strategiya pali Reintegracija e Manushenge kola irinenape, dokumentya kola anena baza pali readmisiya-irinipa pobare grupake manushengo kola zorea irinenape palo UNMIK-sko muklipa e Kosovako.
Soduj dokumetya a majbut e Reintegracijaki Strategiya chivela punkto ki reintegraciya e nasigurime grupe e manushengo, kola ji akana isinelen beneficiya kotar e relativno siguripa ando zorea dendi repatriyaciya-irinipa, bazirimo ki UNHCR poziciya palo phiravni Internacionalno suguripa e manushengo kotar Kosova.
Pobuter reference dena ano jandipa kay Roma, Ashkaliye thay Kosovake Egipchanya ka oven jekto manusha kolen ka astarel zorea irinipa, Romano Them penela. Soduj dokumentya chivena ki godi kay UNHCR-ski poziciya, na ka lelpe ani administrativno praktika. Panglo akaleya Romano Them akharelape ko vakeripa ano Decembro 2007 bersheste kova isine dendo kotar o Germansko Federalno Ministri palo Andrune Bukya kote ov motavela kay ano avutnipe geografsko pandlipe e personako kotar Kosova na ka lelpe ano dikhipe kana mangelape e persona te irinelpe zorea.
Romano Them mothavela kay majmahatno daravipe Romengoro te irinenpe ki Kosova isi bizosiguripe e situciyako, thaj lengoro bipakyavipe ano kosovake instituciye. Panglo oficijalno reporteya, Romano Them chivela ko jandipa biachavdi diskriminaciya e Romengi ani Kosova, kote ando peste chivela rekonstruciyako procesi.
Zorea irinipa e Romegoro ani situaciya sar soy, vazdela jek pobaro numero e Manushikane Hakajengoro, kola pande na samo e e nasle manushengi siguripa-protekciya, so majdur panglo e garantirime poliitikune, ekonomiyakr thay sociulikune hakaya, phenela o Romano Them. Romano Themeske akala ande ji ki indirektno jandipa kotar e Mashkarthemutne Puvya palo lengiri na shukar buti vash pali kreaciya e kondicijengo e sigurimo irinipa e Romengoro thay yavere minoritatengo kova chivdo sar mandati ani rezoluciya 1244 (1999).
Romengi ani Kosova thay e Kosovake Romengo kola arakhenape ani diaspora.
Dokumenti shay re arakelpe akate:
http://kosovoroma.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/by-force-if-necessary-minority-returns-to-kosovo-after-independence/
Romano Them
ERTF Seeks Communications Officer
By:
AdminDate:
01.30.2008
Ref no: ERTF/2008/01/PR
Title: Communications and PR Officer
Dead-line for application: 22/02/2008
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Strasbourg, France
Job type: Full-time
Salary: 2,100 EUR net (after tax)
Duration of the contract: 1 year with a possibility for extension
Minimum experience required: 3 - 5 Years
Qualifications: Relevant University Degree
Essential Skills and Experience
* Vision on international affairs: awareness of the international political, economic, social, and cultural context; organisational awareness.
* Managerial skills: influence and authority.
* Professional and technical competencies:
- professional expertise: has state-of-the-art knowledge and experience in the field of communications and public information and ability to address a range of issues related to
the European Roma and Travellers Forum’s information requirements.
- ICT skills;
- planning and work organisation
- Information seeking , analytical thinking, problem solving and judgment skills, conceptual thinking;
* Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team working, relationship building and networking, advising, negotiating and diplomacy.
* Communication and linguistic skills: communication, writing and presentation skills; is fluent in English and French language and good knowledge of a second; has knowledge of other European languages; can express oneself, present and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in English, French or Romani.
* Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, result orientation and sense of continuous improvement, concern for quality and efficiency, adaptability, self-management and development, organisational alignment.
* Personal values: integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and confidence,
respect for diversity.
Qualifications and Competencies
* A university degree or a recognised professional qualification in Communications, PR or
Marketing
* Proven track record of fund raising activities
* IT literate. Web technology and content management knowledge would be an advantage
To apply please send your latest CV and Motivation letter no later than 15 February 2008 to job@ertf.org. Please quote Ref no. ERTF/2008/01/PR in the subject heading.
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The European Roma and Travellers Forum is a non-profit making legal entity governed by the legislation in force in France. Its purpose is to oversee the effective exercise by Roma and Travellers of all human rights and fundamental freedoms protected by the legal instruments of the Council of Europe.
It aims to promote the fight against racism and discrimination and facilitate the integration of these population groups into European society and their participation in public life which also concerns the conditions of the said populations and the implementation of initiatives at the most adequate levels, primarily with regards to housing, health, education and employment.
In order to foster the development of the instruments for partnership which the Forum represents, the Council of Europe provides support for the functioning of the Forum in the form of a contribution of human, technical and financial resources
Title: Communications and PR Officer
Dead-line for application: 22/02/2008
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Strasbourg, France
Job type: Full-time
Salary: 2,100 EUR net (after tax)
Duration of the contract: 1 year with a possibility for extension
Minimum experience required: 3 - 5 Years
Qualifications: Relevant University Degree
Essential Skills and Experience
* Vision on international affairs: awareness of the international political, economic, social, and cultural context; organisational awareness.
* Managerial skills: influence and authority.
* Professional and technical competencies:
- professional expertise: has state-of-the-art knowledge and experience in the field of communications and public information and ability to address a range of issues related to
the European Roma and Travellers Forum’s information requirements.
- ICT skills;
- planning and work organisation
- Information seeking , analytical thinking, problem solving and judgment skills, conceptual thinking;
* Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team working, relationship building and networking, advising, negotiating and diplomacy.
* Communication and linguistic skills: communication, writing and presentation skills; is fluent in English and French language and good knowledge of a second; has knowledge of other European languages; can express oneself, present and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in English, French or Romani.
* Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, result orientation and sense of continuous improvement, concern for quality and efficiency, adaptability, self-management and development, organisational alignment.
* Personal values: integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and confidence,
respect for diversity.
Qualifications and Competencies
* A university degree or a recognised professional qualification in Communications, PR or
Marketing
* Proven track record of fund raising activities
* IT literate. Web technology and content management knowledge would be an advantage
To apply please send your latest CV and Motivation letter no later than 15 February 2008 to job@ertf.org. Please quote Ref no. ERTF/2008/01/PR in the subject heading.
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The European Roma and Travellers Forum is a non-profit making legal entity governed by the legislation in force in France. Its purpose is to oversee the effective exercise by Roma and Travellers of all human rights and fundamental freedoms protected by the legal instruments of the Council of Europe.
It aims to promote the fight against racism and discrimination and facilitate the integration of these population groups into European society and their participation in public life which also concerns the conditions of the said populations and the implementation of initiatives at the most adequate levels, primarily with regards to housing, health, education and employment.
In order to foster the development of the instruments for partnership which the Forum represents, the Council of Europe provides support for the functioning of the Forum in the form of a contribution of human, technical and financial resources
European Roma Rights Centre Seeks Program Officer for International Advocacy
By:
AdminDate:
01.30.2008
ERRC wishes to announce the vacancy of the post of ERRC Programme Officer - international advocacy.
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
• Job description
• Person specification
• Guidance notes for applicants
• Application form
• Equal opportunities form
• Recruitment feedback form
Please follow the link http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2933 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 18 February (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for Tuesday 4 March 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (cover letter, application form and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
• Job description
• Person specification
• Guidance notes for applicants
• Application form
• Equal opportunities form
• Recruitment feedback form
Please follow the link http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2933 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 18 February (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for Tuesday 4 March 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (cover letter, application form and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
European Roma Rights Centre Seeks Legal Director
By:
AdminDate:
01.30.2008
ERRC wishes to announce the vacancy of the post of ERRC Legal Director.
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
• Job description
• Person specification
• Guidance notes for applicants
• Application form
• Equal opportunities form
• Recruitment feedback form
Please follow the link http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2934 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 18 February (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for Monday 3 March 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (letter of interest, application form, paper and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
Below you will find all the relevant information for applying for the post.
Documents include the:
• Job description
• Person specification
• Guidance notes for applicants
• Application form
• Equal opportunities form
• Recruitment feedback form
Please follow the link http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2934 to access the ERRC application documents. You can search our website for information about the work of ERRC at www.errc.org.
The criteria we use for short-listing is set out in the person specification and follow on from the job description tasks. Please take time to read the guidance notes on how to fill out your application. It is important that your application shows how you meet ALL points mentioned in the person specification. If you do not meet all of the criteria or do not have experience on some of the points listed, please state how you would aim to accomplish the work.
Closing date for applications: 18 February (8.00 am Budapest time)
Interview date: Provisionally planned for Monday 3 March 2008 in Budapest
You are kindly asked to send your application (letter of interest, application form, paper and the equal opportunities form; the latter is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to judit.geller@errc.org. Applications in other formats than outlined in the guidance notes will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.
ERRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
We kindly ask you not to call for information before you are invited for an interview.
We wish you every success with your application and thank you for your interest in ERRC.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC)
Urgent Call for Sulukule Romani Community
By:
AdminDate:
01.14.2008
Your support urgently needed against exclusion of Roma from historic Sulukule!
One of the oldest Romani communities in the World, the Sulukule Romani population is being forced to leave their historical neighborhood.
The Sulukule neighborhood, situated in the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul is being depopulated through a gentrification project implemented by the Metropolitan and Fatih municipalities of Istanbul. As it stands, the project, promoted as an "urban renewal" is in its last phase. In February 2008 the demolishing of the houses will be started.
Despite the efforts of the local people, of the Sulukule Association for the Enrichment of Roma Culture and for Solidarity, of the academicians from several universities, and of the NGO’s, the project is developed by local authority under non-transparent conditions, without consulting the community and without considering their demands, needs and feedback.
The alleged "urban renewal project" is a reconstruction plan which involves the complete demolition of the current neighbourhood, home to more than 3000 Roma, and its replacement with housing which is unaffordable for most of the original inhabitants. The Roma will be forcibly moved from their 1000 year-old historical neighborhood to an area 40km outside the city. Moreover, as the municipality wants them to pay for the public housing they will receive, this forcible move is accompanied by a debt obligation that they will not be able to meet.
Because it will evict the Roma of their home, annihilate and assimilate the Roma culture in Istanbul, the project needs to be stopped. Your support is crucial to carry out this feat.
The 1000 year-old home of the Roma
The Roma first came to Istanbul from India in the 11th century when the city was still the capital of the Byzantine Empire. And they spread around the World from here. Following the conquest of the city by the Ottomans in 1453 and with the permıssıon of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, they were settled near the city walls in the Sulukule as well as in the nearby Ayvansaray neighborhoods. For hundreds of years, Sulukule acted as a pilgrimage location for Roma from all over the world. It is one of the most important cultural centers of Roma music and dance as it continues to be a crucial worldwide resource for training musicians and dancers.
Your support is needed for the cessation of the "urban renewal project"
Because;
The Sulukule urban renewal project is a non-transparent non-participatory project.
It is against the clauses of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
It is implemented in the buffer zone of the ancient land walls of Istanbul, which are on the World Heritage list. As such, it fails to abide by the principles of the Vienna Memorandum and the Convention regarding the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
To help prevent the forced exile of the Sulukule Roma,
To protect the historical and cultural values of Istanbul, which are on the World Heritage List,
Please express your objection to this project by writing to the following officials,
Abdullah Gül
President of Turkey
Mail Address:
T.C. Cumhurbaskanligi
Cankaya-Ankara
Turkey
e-mail: cumhurbaskanligi@tccb.gov.tr
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
The Prime Minister of Turkey
Mail Address:
Basbakanlik
Kızılay
Ankara
Turkey
Ertuğrul Günay
Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey
Mail Address:
T.C. Kultur ve Turizm Bakanligi
Ataturk Bulvari No. 29
06050 Opera
Ankara
Turkey
e-mail: ertugrul.gunay@kulturturizm.gov.tr
Kadir Topbas
Mayor of Istanbul
Mail Address:
Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye Baskanligi
Sarachane
Istanbul
Turkey
e-mail: baskan@ibb.gov.tr
Mustafa Demir
Mayor of the Fatih district of Istanbul
Mail Address:
Büyük Karaman Cad.
No. 53
Fatih
Istanbul
e-mail: mustafademir@fatih.bel.tr
Contact Persons:
Hacer Foggo (hacerfoggo@gmail.com)
Derya Nüket Özer (deryanuket@gmail.com)
Viki Ciprut Izrail ( vikichco.@hotmail.com )
One of the oldest Romani communities in the World, the Sulukule Romani population is being forced to leave their historical neighborhood.
The Sulukule neighborhood, situated in the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul is being depopulated through a gentrification project implemented by the Metropolitan and Fatih municipalities of Istanbul. As it stands, the project, promoted as an "urban renewal" is in its last phase. In February 2008 the demolishing of the houses will be started.
Despite the efforts of the local people, of the Sulukule Association for the Enrichment of Roma Culture and for Solidarity, of the academicians from several universities, and of the NGO’s, the project is developed by local authority under non-transparent conditions, without consulting the community and without considering their demands, needs and feedback.
The alleged "urban renewal project" is a reconstruction plan which involves the complete demolition of the current neighbourhood, home to more than 3000 Roma, and its replacement with housing which is unaffordable for most of the original inhabitants. The Roma will be forcibly moved from their 1000 year-old historical neighborhood to an area 40km outside the city. Moreover, as the municipality wants them to pay for the public housing they will receive, this forcible move is accompanied by a debt obligation that they will not be able to meet.
Because it will evict the Roma of their home, annihilate and assimilate the Roma culture in Istanbul, the project needs to be stopped. Your support is crucial to carry out this feat.
The 1000 year-old home of the Roma
The Roma first came to Istanbul from India in the 11th century when the city was still the capital of the Byzantine Empire. And they spread around the World from here. Following the conquest of the city by the Ottomans in 1453 and with the permıssıon of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, they were settled near the city walls in the Sulukule as well as in the nearby Ayvansaray neighborhoods. For hundreds of years, Sulukule acted as a pilgrimage location for Roma from all over the world. It is one of the most important cultural centers of Roma music and dance as it continues to be a crucial worldwide resource for training musicians and dancers.
Your support is needed for the cessation of the "urban renewal project"
Because;
The Sulukule urban renewal project is a non-transparent non-participatory project.
It is against the clauses of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
It is implemented in the buffer zone of the ancient land walls of Istanbul, which are on the World Heritage list. As such, it fails to abide by the principles of the Vienna Memorandum and the Convention regarding the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
To help prevent the forced exile of the Sulukule Roma,
To protect the historical and cultural values of Istanbul, which are on the World Heritage List,
Please express your objection to this project by writing to the following officials,
Abdullah Gül
President of Turkey
Mail Address:
T.C. Cumhurbaskanligi
Cankaya-Ankara
Turkey
e-mail: cumhurbaskanligi@tccb.gov.tr
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
The Prime Minister of Turkey
Mail Address:
Basbakanlik
Kızılay
Ankara
Turkey
Ertuğrul Günay
Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey
Mail Address:
T.C. Kultur ve Turizm Bakanligi
Ataturk Bulvari No. 29
06050 Opera
Ankara
Turkey
e-mail: ertugrul.gunay@kulturturizm.gov.tr
Kadir Topbas
Mayor of Istanbul
Mail Address:
Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye Baskanligi
Sarachane
Istanbul
Turkey
e-mail: baskan@ibb.gov.tr
Mustafa Demir
Mayor of the Fatih district of Istanbul
Mail Address:
Büyük Karaman Cad.
No. 53
Fatih
Istanbul
e-mail: mustafademir@fatih.bel.tr
Contact Persons:
Hacer Foggo (hacerfoggo@gmail.com)
Derya Nüket Özer (deryanuket@gmail.com)
Viki Ciprut Izrail ( vikichco.@hotmail.com )
New website on Kosovo - Nevo websajto pal Kosovo
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01.07.2008
About http://kosovoroma.wordpress.com
The aim of this new website is to inform about the situation of Roma in Kosovo and Kosovo Roma in Diaspora. Before the war, Kosovo was the home to 120,000 to 150,000 Roma. A first Romani presence in Kosovo has been traced back to the 14th century (1394) in the town of Prizren.
Roma in Kosovo enjoyed a comparatively high living standard. They had their own institutions, news papers and theatres. The Roma Mahala in Kosovska Mitrovica was one of the oldest and largest Romani settlements in the region with its own infrastructure.
Kosovo Roma became the biggest "collateral damage" of the nationalist conflict between Kosovo Serbs and Albanians. More than 100,000 Roma were chased from Kosovo in the aftermath of war. Romani settlements such as the Fabricka Mahala in Kosovska Mitrovica and the Roma Mahala in Pristina were burned down and looted in acts of reprisal and retaliation.
Today, the Roma community in Kosovo counts merely a few thousand people. Most of them live in a destitute condition at the margins of the Kosovo society. They have no voice in Kosovo society. Political participation including in the negotiations surrounding the Kosovo status does not exist.
The majority of Kosovo Roma live in diaspora, most of them in Serbia and Montenegro, many in refugee or IDP camps. There are also smaller Kosovo Roma communities in Macedonia and in Bosnia. Eight years after the end of the war, their status as well as the status of many of the ten thousands Roma who escaped to Western Europe is still not resolved.
By creating this website, we want to inform about a community which has fallen into oblivion. We also aim to provide a platform for exchange between Roma from Kosovo hoping that we can still bring about a policy-change necessary to put an end to years of suffering and to restore human dignity.
Devlesa!
The Kosovo Roma Website Team
E-mail: kosovoroma@gmail.com
The aim of this new website is to inform about the situation of Roma in Kosovo and Kosovo Roma in Diaspora. Before the war, Kosovo was the home to 120,000 to 150,000 Roma. A first Romani presence in Kosovo has been traced back to the 14th century (1394) in the town of Prizren.
Roma in Kosovo enjoyed a comparatively high living standard. They had their own institutions, news papers and theatres. The Roma Mahala in Kosovska Mitrovica was one of the oldest and largest Romani settlements in the region with its own infrastructure.
Kosovo Roma became the biggest "collateral damage" of the nationalist conflict between Kosovo Serbs and Albanians. More than 100,000 Roma were chased from Kosovo in the aftermath of war. Romani settlements such as the Fabricka Mahala in Kosovska Mitrovica and the Roma Mahala in Pristina were burned down and looted in acts of reprisal and retaliation.
Today, the Roma community in Kosovo counts merely a few thousand people. Most of them live in a destitute condition at the margins of the Kosovo society. They have no voice in Kosovo society. Political participation including in the negotiations surrounding the Kosovo status does not exist.
The majority of Kosovo Roma live in diaspora, most of them in Serbia and Montenegro, many in refugee or IDP camps. There are also smaller Kosovo Roma communities in Macedonia and in Bosnia. Eight years after the end of the war, their status as well as the status of many of the ten thousands Roma who escaped to Western Europe is still not resolved.
By creating this website, we want to inform about a community which has fallen into oblivion. We also aim to provide a platform for exchange between Roma from Kosovo hoping that we can still bring about a policy-change necessary to put an end to years of suffering and to restore human dignity.
Devlesa!
The Kosovo Roma Website Team
E-mail: kosovoroma@gmail.com
Romipen Photography Contest
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01.07.2008
http://romove.radio.cz/en/article/21737
Czech Radio has announced on December 10 that it will be sponsoring the Romipen Photography Contest, to which the participants can send the photographs documenting the Romany life, their traditions and customs. Contest is opened to all persons and that includes professional as well as amateur photographers, Roma, as well as Non-Roma from various countries. Deadline for the participation in the contest has been set for May 31, 2008. Exact rules of this contest can be found on http://romove.radio.cz/en/clanek/21738.
The contestants’ assignment is to take a photograph of any “scene” from the Romany life - such as the themes from the life of Romany family, my Roma friend, Romany at work, relaxation or at fun, Roma artists or tradesmen, Christmas, Easter or other holiday celebrations, important lifetime events (baptism, weddings, funerals) and other situations that the life can bring us.
Photographs will be continuously published on this web site. When the contest ends the professional jury will select the winning work which will be awarded by interesting prizes (video camera, digital camera, MP3 players, etc.). The winning work will be selected by June 30, 2008 and the results of evaluation will be published the following day.
The Czech Radio is sponsoring the Romipen Contest on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the existence of the Roma www.romove.cz Internet website, 15th anniversary of the functioning editorial board of the Czech Radio and on the occasion of ending the year 2007 which the European Commission has declared as the year of equal opportunities for all.
Contest will be organized under the patronage of Dzamila Stehlíkova, Minister for Human Rights and National Minorities in the Government of the Czech Republic.
Czech Radio has announced on December 10 that it will be sponsoring the Romipen Photography Contest, to which the participants can send the photographs documenting the Romany life, their traditions and customs. Contest is opened to all persons and that includes professional as well as amateur photographers, Roma, as well as Non-Roma from various countries. Deadline for the participation in the contest has been set for May 31, 2008. Exact rules of this contest can be found on http://romove.radio.cz/en/clanek/21738.
The contestants’ assignment is to take a photograph of any “scene” from the Romany life - such as the themes from the life of Romany family, my Roma friend, Romany at work, relaxation or at fun, Roma artists or tradesmen, Christmas, Easter or other holiday celebrations, important lifetime events (baptism, weddings, funerals) and other situations that the life can bring us.
Photographs will be continuously published on this web site. When the contest ends the professional jury will select the winning work which will be awarded by interesting prizes (video camera, digital camera, MP3 players, etc.). The winning work will be selected by June 30, 2008 and the results of evaluation will be published the following day.
The Czech Radio is sponsoring the Romipen Contest on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the existence of the Roma www.romove.cz Internet website, 15th anniversary of the functioning editorial board of the Czech Radio and on the occasion of ending the year 2007 which the European Commission has declared as the year of equal opportunities for all.
Contest will be organized under the patronage of Dzamila Stehlíkova, Minister for Human Rights and National Minorities in the Government of the Czech Republic.
Request for information on research project....
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01.05.2008
To any concerned parties:
I would like to be in contact with any Romani folk who would be willing to shed some light on a tradition that was attributed to the Romani in Germany/Hungary. If anyone had family members who ever travelled to Goslar, Germany in their lifetimes, please contact me. My email: Ulfur_Engil@bk.ru
Thank you.
I would like to be in contact with any Romani folk who would be willing to shed some light on a tradition that was attributed to the Romani in Germany/Hungary. If anyone had family members who ever travelled to Goslar, Germany in their lifetimes, please contact me. My email: Ulfur_Engil@bk.ru
Thank you.
National Campaign for Nomadic Tribes Human Rights
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01.04.2008
Dear Colleagues!
We are a human rights group based in India, exclusively working for the Nomadic people(Gypsy) of India. we are expanding to all the Asian countries where Nomadic /Gypsy people are more visible.
As you are aware about the living conditions of the Nomadic gypsies are not better than their European counterparts, we request to include Asian Gypsy/Nomadic people in the celebrations of the decade Roma inclusion 2005-2015, kindly lobby for us so that Asia is also included. we salute you for your achievements in making the European and world fraternity accepting for this Decade.
msrao
National coordinator
NCNTHR
We are a human rights group based in India, exclusively working for the Nomadic people(Gypsy) of India. we are expanding to all the Asian countries where Nomadic /Gypsy people are more visible.
As you are aware about the living conditions of the Nomadic gypsies are not better than their European counterparts, we request to include Asian Gypsy/Nomadic people in the celebrations of the decade Roma inclusion 2005-2015, kindly lobby for us so that Asia is also included. we salute you for your achievements in making the European and world fraternity accepting for this Decade.
msrao
National coordinator
NCNTHR
Campaign 88 Days Is Back
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12.14.2007
Between December 10, 2007 - International Human Rights Day - and March 8, 2008 - International Women's Day - Mama Cash (www.mamacash.org/) runs a Campaign 88 Days for women's rights.
You can make a contribution too! How? At 88days.mamacash.org you can read all about the campaign.
One of the easiest and fastest ways to support Campaign 88 Days is to spread the word about women's rights. Know a friend or two who would like to learn about Mama Cash and Campaign 88 Days? Send the campaign e-card to as many people as possible 88days.mamacash.org/page.php?id=2169.
You can make a contribution too! How? At 88days.mamacash.org you can read all about the campaign.
One of the easiest and fastest ways to support Campaign 88 Days is to spread the word about women's rights. Know a friend or two who would like to learn about Mama Cash and Campaign 88 Days? Send the campaign e-card to as many people as possible 88days.mamacash.org/page.php?id=2169.
Vacancy: Legal Research Associate Position
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12.04.2007
The Equal Rights Trust (www.equalrightstrust.org) is a new international non-governmental organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right. The Trust is based in London. It is recruiting a Research Associate to help develop its first projects in the area of anti-discrimination standards.
The Legal Research Associate will be responsible for managing one or two specific projects under the guidance of the Executive Director. S/he will oversee and assist the work of several research assistants. The Project’s output will consist in equality law material published in electronic and print form. The job involves identifying potentials for the innovative use of technologies to make equality material widely accessible; identifying and developing funding sources, and the preparation of proposals; preparing reports to funders and for the board; developing collaboration with other relevant institutions, programmes, or projects, to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Trust’s publications.
Required:
• Masters degree in law, political science, international relations, or other relevant field
• Expertise in antidiscrimination law and equality policies
• Thorough knowledge of human rights law
• Track record proving experience in legal research
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Ability to work independently and within tight deadlines
• An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial scholar
Website development skills and/or website content management skills are advantage.
Salary level will be commensurate with relevant legal research experience. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and two references’ contacts by e-mail to:
info@equalrightstrust.org
or by post to
The Equal rights Trust
193 Fleet Street
London EC4A 2AH
UK
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Equal Rights Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
The Legal Research Associate will be responsible for managing one or two specific projects under the guidance of the Executive Director. S/he will oversee and assist the work of several research assistants. The Project’s output will consist in equality law material published in electronic and print form. The job involves identifying potentials for the innovative use of technologies to make equality material widely accessible; identifying and developing funding sources, and the preparation of proposals; preparing reports to funders and for the board; developing collaboration with other relevant institutions, programmes, or projects, to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Trust’s publications.
Required:
• Masters degree in law, political science, international relations, or other relevant field
• Expertise in antidiscrimination law and equality policies
• Thorough knowledge of human rights law
• Track record proving experience in legal research
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Ability to work independently and within tight deadlines
• An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial scholar
Website development skills and/or website content management skills are advantage.
Salary level will be commensurate with relevant legal research experience. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and two references’ contacts by e-mail to:
info@equalrightstrust.org
or by post to
The Equal rights Trust
193 Fleet Street
London EC4A 2AH
UK
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Equal Rights Trust is an equal opportunity employer.