The Romani Tea Room

Pride in Romani Culture: A Conversation with Ana Jovanović

Welcome back to a fresh season of the Romani Tea Room, the podcast series presented by the European Roma Rights Centre. In this episode, we explore the topic of LGBTIQ+ r

Roma in the Criminal Justice System

Today we will be talking about racism, in an area where we should expect it the least, in the justice system. A summary report from the ERRC and Fair Trials on Roma and

FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty & ERRC's Bernard Rorke talk about racism, politics, and activism

How can we start combating racism in ourselves, our schools, neighbourhoods, countries and our continent? Let's listening to a conversation between the Director of the E

Season 2/Episode 1: You are being watched

You are being watched - Campaigners and activists warn us about this. They say that the systems of mass surveillance and facial recognition in European countries violate

Episode #8: Roma Slavery in Romania - untold and denied

In February we marked 165 years since the abolition of Romani slavery on the territory of modern day Romania. Since the 14th century, Roma had been exploited and sold as

Episode #7: Voices of Romani women in a COVID world

The 8th of March is International Women's Day. This year, the theme for this date is: “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” It celebrates

Episode #6: So’s o Brexit? | What about Brexit?

In the last decade for many Eastern European Roma, the UK has become a safe place. Fleeing from discrimination, segregation, extreme poverty and racism, many Romani famil

Episode #5: How to survive in a world full of stereotypes?

In this episode of the Romani Tea Room we will talk about the effect of stereotypes. We will hear from young Romani activists from different countries, who have interesti

Episode #4: The Human Rights Pandemic

The most vulnerable Romani communities in Europe were significantly affected by increased institutional racism and discrimination during the COVID 19 pandemic. At a time

Episode #3 Delicious experience of Romani cuisine

Pork Chops, with turkey or beef and chicken and different spices; Meat with meat and even more meat; Tastefully mixed vegetables and dinners that are cooked with extra po

Episode #2: Radical Romni Fashion and Design

The clothes Roma wear are often heavily associated with their ethnicity, and a pervasive stereotypical image of how Roma, particularly Romani women, should dress is still

Episode #1: Roma Holocaust Stories

76 years ago, on 16th of May – Nazi soldiers entered the Romani camp, intending to murder 6 000 Roma there. What happened next is still, one of the most incredible storie