Rowni - Roma Women Network Italy

21/05/2026

In occasione della Settimana della Cultura Rom e Sinti, abbiamo vissuto una giornata speciale dedicata alla condivisione, all’ascolto e alla valorizzazione delle storie che uniscono.
Durante l’incontro è stato presentato il progetto “Favole che uniscono”, finanziato da UNAR, un percorso pensato per promuovere il dialogo interculturale, il rispetto e la conoscenza reciproca attraverso la forza delle narrazioni.
Insieme a donne, bambine e bambini, abbiamo condiviso momenti di lettura, sorrisi e partecipazione attorno al libro “Mira e Georgia”, una storia capace di avvicinare culture e generazioni, aprendo spazi di incontro, immaginazione e riconoscimento.
Le favole non sono solo racconti: sono ponti. Ci aiutano a scoprire ciò che abbiamo in comune, a dare valore alle differenze e a costruire comunità più inclusive.
Grazie a tutte e tutti coloro che hanno partecipato e reso questa giornata così viva e significativa.

18/05/2026

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11/05/2026

April has been another dynamic and productive month for PAL Network and its partners, marked by impactful initiatives promoting inclusion, education, equality, and social empowerment across Europe. Through Erasmus+ projects, awareness events, focus groups, and international collaborations, we continue to support vulnerable communities and strengthen innovative practices in education, youth work, mental health, gender equality, and sustainable development.

This month’s highlights include the implementation of the POLAR project focus group in Belgium, the launch of the Proud Ambassadors MOOC platform supporting LGBTQIA+ youth inclusion, the inspiring “Voices of Diversity” Storytelling Nights under the Resilient Threads project, and important discussions on pay transparency and gender equality through the FAIR PAY initiative. At the same time, partners across Europe advanced innovative projects in sustainable agriculture, co-design learning, migrant inclusion, psychosocial development, and youth engagement through creative and community-based activities.

Discover all the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming opportunities in our April Newsletter and stay connected with the growing PAL Network community!
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Discover more here: https://www.palnetwork.eu/april-newsletter-is-out-pal.../

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April has been another dynamic and productive month for PAL Network and its partners, marked by impactful initiatives promoting inclusion, education, equality, and social empowerment across Europe. Through Erasmus+ projects, awareness events, focus groups, and international collaborations, we continue to support vulnerable communities and strengthen innovative practices in education, youth work, mental health, gender equality, and sustainable development.

This month’s highlights include the implementation of the POLAR project focus group in Belgium, the launch of the Proud Ambassadors MOOC platform supporting LGBTQIA+ youth inclusion, the inspiring “Voices of Diversity” Storytelling Nights under the Resilient Threads project, and important discussions on pay transparency and gender equality through the FAIR PAY initiative. At the same time, partners across Europe advanced innovative projects in sustainable agriculture, co-design learning, migrant inclusion, psychosocial development, and youth engagement through creative and community-based activities.

Discover all the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming opportunities in our April Newsletter and stay connected with the growing PAL Network community!
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Discover more here: https://www.palnetwork.eu/april-newsletter-is-out-pal-network/

25/04/2026

Romani Women’s Futures Forum: Roma Week 2026

Investing in Romani women means sharing power, resources, and responsibility.

During Roma Week 2026, the Forum brought together Romani women activists, Roma and pro-Roma organizations, institutions, local representatives, and human rights experts to discuss the future of Romani women and girls in Europe.

Across the panels, a clear message emerged: the barriers faced by Romani women are not individual problems, but structural and institutional ones. Discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, housing, public services, and decision-making spaces continues to limit rights and opportunities.

Speakers underlined that Romani women are too often invited only symbolically, without real power. True investment means more than funding: it means participation, representation, safety, trust, long-term support, and direct resources for grassroots organizations led by Romani women.

The Forum also challenged the language of “resilience.” Romani women should not be expected to adapt to unjust systems. Institutions must become more accountable.

Romani women are already leading change in their communities. Now, power and resources must be shared to move from formal inclusion to a truly just democracy.

Rowni Italia

22/04/2026

Today we are in Brussels at Roma Week 2026, where we came to share, connect, and speak about the importance of Roma rights, inclusion, and representation. Proud to be part of this important event and to raise our voice together.

22/04/2026

Il 9 aprile 2026, presso la scuola primaria Motta Camastra 2, abbiamo realizzato tre incontri laboratoriali con quattro classi di terza elementare, coinvolgendo 73 bambini.

Attraverso la lettura del libro Mira e Georgia e le attività svolte insieme, i bambini hanno potuto riflettere sui temi dell’inclusione, dell’interculturalità e della valorizzazione della cultura Rom. La partecipazione è stata viva e sentita: tanti interventi, domande, racconti personali e momenti di confronto autentico.

Particolarmente significativo è stato vedere i bambini Rom riconoscersi nella storia e condividere con orgoglio aspetti della propria cultura, arricchendo il dialogo con tutta la classe.

Le attività hanno inoltre aperto uno spazio importante di riflessione sul bullismo, sul cyberbullismo e sul peso delle parole, aiutando i bambini a comprendere quanto rispetto, ascolto e gentilezza siano fondamentali nelle relazioni quotidiane.

Un’esperienza intensa e bella, all’insegna della partecipazione, dell’ascolto e della crescita comune.

22/04/2026

https://www.palnetwork.eu/portfolio/romdiem/

The Roma community often faces discrimination and prejudice. People belonging to this community have suffered discrimination and injustice for many years, and it is important to recognize and address these problems. Problems concerning both the educational part, school dropout, lack of basic knowled...