Empowering Roma Youth: Belgrade Seminar to Focus on Identity and Rights
BELGRADE, Serbia – Young Roma men and women are being invited to participate in a three-day seminar focused on identity, cultural preservation, and combating discrimination. The event, titled “Roots and Wings: I Know Who I Am and Where I’m Going,” is the final seminar under the “QualiROM” project, which aims to steer young Roma towards quality education and employment.
The seminar, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, will delve into crucial topics including leveraging Roma identity as an asset, the importance of safeguarding Roma culture, understanding and addressing discrimination, and navigating labor rights. Participants will receive guidance on how to respond to discriminatory situations and learn about available resources. They will also gain insights into their rights as employees.
REF Serbia plans to host up to 20 participants for the intensive program. The seminar will commence in Belgrade on May 29th before moving to the city of Ub for the subsequent two days. Transportation from Belgrade to Ub, as well as the return journey, will be provided. Travel reimbursements are also available.
Attendance for all three days is mandatory, with all transportation, accommodation, and meals covered for selected participants.
We are looking for young Roma professionals and aspiring individuals under 35 years of age, with a high school diploma being a desirable qualification. Interested individuals, including beneficiaries of the Roma Education Fund (REF) program, must apply by May 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Applications are being accepted via an online link – https://shorturl.at/CV83B
Only those who successfully pass the selection process will be contacted with further details. This initiative comes at a crucial time as advocates continue to push for greater inclusion and opportunities for Roma youth across the region.
The ‘Guiding Roma Youth to Quality Education and Employment: QualiROM’ project aims to ease the transition of young Roma from Serbia into employment. This initiative will support 250 youths in identifying their educational and career paths, making informed decisions, and ensuring a smooth transition into their professional lives. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) though Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)).
