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Training for University Professors on Roma Issues
On 16 October 2024, Panteion University hosted a training session for university professors, focusing on the portrayal and understanding of Roma issues in Greece. Opened by Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University, this event underscored the university’s unique role as the only...
EQUIROM seminar in Rome: portrayal of Roma in Italian Media
A seminar on the portrayal of Roma in the media was held on 13 November 2024 in Rome, as part of a series of national seminars aimed at combatting stereotypes in the media, fostering cooperation with media representatives, and fighting anti-gypsyism in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Italy....
EQUIROM Seminar in Greece Focuses on the Portrayal of Roma in Media
A landmark seminar on the portrayal of Roma in the media was held on 18 October 2024 in Athens, as part of a series of national seminars aimed at addressing discrimination and inequality in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Italy. Organised under the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Programme...
EQUIROM Seminar in Sofia Tackles Antigypsyism in Bulgarian Media
On 8 October 2024, the EQUIROM project held a seminar on the portrayal of Roma in Bulgarian media in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event gathered key stakeholders, including representatives from the EQUIROM project, the Council of Europe (CoE), the Bulgarian journalists’ union, Roma NGOs, journalism...
EQUIROM Stakeholders Collaborate to Improve the Portrayal of Roma in Romanian Media
On 1 October 2024 the EQUIROM project brought together representatives from TVR broadcaster, the National Council for Combating Discrimination, the National Audiovisual Council, the Department for Interethnic Relations, Roma NGOs such as RomaJust and StareaRomilor, as well as Roma activists and...
Journalism Excellence Awards honour media professionals for ethical reporting in combating racism and antigypsyism
During the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week, five media professionals earned Journalism Excellence Awards for their work on “Ethical Media Reporting on Roma and Combating Racism and Antigypsyism through the Media.” Organised under the EU-CoE Joint Programme EQUIROM (Equality and Freedom...
Study on the portrayal of Roma in the broadcasting in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Romania
Council of Europe study outlines recommendations to stop discrimination against Roma and Traveller communities in broadcasting
The study commissioned by the Council of Europe under the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Programme “Equality and Freedom from Discrimination for Roma” (EQUIROM) examines how the portrayal of Roma people in television broadcasting in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy and Romania too often...
Winners of the Journalism Excellence Awards 2024
Five journalists receive the Journalism Excellence Awards 2024
The EQUIROM Secretariat and Roma and Travellers Division are thrilled to announce the winners of the Journalists Excellence Awards 2024 in five categories. A remarkable number of outstanding applications were received, demonstrating the exceptional talent and dedication within the journalism...
EQUIROM workshops: development of campaigns on countering antigypsyism
The Council of Europe's Roma and Travellers Division, implementing the Joint EU-CoE Programme EQUIROM 'Equality and Freedom from Discrimination for Roma', recently launched a series of workshops on campaign development, bringing inspiration and empowerment to the participants, who exchanged on...
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 14 APRIL 2024
Journalism Excellence Awards - Ethical reporting on Roma and fight against racism and antigypsyism through the media
The Awards aim to promote a positive image of Roma and marginalised communities in the media, especially with regard to women and children. It contributes directly to the European objectives of promoting stereotype-free image and positive examples in order to drive a change in people’s...
Empowering Media Representatives II: Insights from the EQUIROM Training Programme in Sofia
The training brought together a diverse group of journalists, editors, and media professionals, comprising both Roma and non-Roma individuals. Facilitated by Teodora Krumova, Maria Cheresheva, Maria Milkova, and Dilyana Giteva, the interactive sessions engaged a total of 13 participants. Topics...
University professors trained on antigypsyism, anti-Roma discrimination and gender equality in Bulgaria
The syllabus and its accompanying teacher’s guide aim to provide a comprehensive, cross-cutting understanding of the principles of equality and non-discrimination, from international to grassroots level. Consisting of inclusive and innovative teaching methods within its various modules, such as...
EQUIROM hosts its Round Table on Combating Antigypsyist Hate Speech: Strengthening Regulatory Capacities and Promoting Inclusive Media Practices
The EU/CoE Programme EQUIROM Secretariat coordinated a significant Round Table event on November 7-8 in Strasbourg, France. Bringing together media regulators and equality bodies, as well as representatives from the European Commission (DG JUST), the Council of Europe and OSCE/ODIHR office, the...
Challenging misinformation: EQUIROM Programme empowers Romanian Media Professionals
Conducted in collaboration with ActiveWatch and featuring distinguished speakers such as Mr Mircea Toma from the National Regulatory Authority, and Prof. Gelu Duminica, an influential figure in the Roma movement serving as the Executive Director of “Impreuna” Agency for Community Development...
EQUIROM training aiming at a paradigm shift - More responsible and positive media representation of Roma and Travellers
The national EQUIROM Team in Greece, in collaboration with the Programme Secretariat, delivered a two-day training session on 4-5 November 2023, in Athens. Opened by Ms Eleni Tsetsekou, the Head of the Council of Europe’s Roma and Travellers Team together with Mr Prodromos Pyrros, Secretary...
Advancing Responsible Media Representation - A Training Session for Media Professionals in Bulgaria
Held in Sofia, this training session brought together a diverse group of participants, including journalists, reporters, editors, and camera operators, hailing from both Roma and non-Roma backgrounds. They represented various regions across Bulgaria as well as the city of Sofia. The primary...
Call for expression of interest in participation in workshops on campaign design
Call for expression of interest in participation in workshops on campaign design
The Council of Europe announces a Call for expression of interest for Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations, Roma women activists and Roma youth activists in the framework of the EU-CoE Joint Programme EQUIROM “Equality and Freedom from discrimination for Roma” The aim of this Call is to...
Call for proposals
Call for proposals for Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations
The aim of the Call for proposals is to establish partnerships with Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations for the development and implementation of a broad communication campaign to fight antigypsyism and anti-Roma discrimination, to build positive narratives about Roma and raise...
NO to Antigypsyism: The Launch of EU/CoE Programme EQUIROM
The European Union and Council of Europe Programme "Equality and Freedom from Discrimination for Roma- EQUIROM" officially launches in Brussels, Belgium. The EU/CoE Programme EQUIROM represents a significant step forward in promoting equality and freedom from discrimination for Roma communities,...
International Roma Day 2023
On the 6th of April, the participants of the "Roma Youth Together 2023" seminar, along with Bjorn Berge, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Véronique Bertholle, Deputy Mayor of Strasbourg, and Ioana Spataru, representing TernYpe - International Roma Youth Network, together with...
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