ERGO Network
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Strong and independent grassroots organisations are key for Roma to become equal societal stakeholders. Funded by the European Union. Views here are our own.
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Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
📝 REGISTER NOW!
Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📝 REGISTER NOW!
Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference!
We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks.
👁️🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu...
#ERGOConference2025
📢 On the International Day for the Eradication of #Poverty we launch our contribution to the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Roma poverty is not an individual failure but the result of systemic antigypsyism & economic injustice. The EU must act decisively!
👁️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/ERGOPoverty
Roma poverty is not an individual failure but the result of systemic antigypsyism & economic injustice. The EU must act decisively!
👁️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/ERGOPoverty
October 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📢 On the International Day for the Eradication of #Poverty we launch our contribution to the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Roma poverty is not an individual failure but the result of systemic antigypsyism & economic injustice. The EU must act decisively!
👁️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/ERGOPoverty
Roma poverty is not an individual failure but the result of systemic antigypsyism & economic injustice. The EU must act decisively!
👁️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/ERGOPoverty
On 4 June, the European Commission published the Spring Package, comprising the 27 Country Reports, 27 Country-Specific Recommendations, and the accompanying Communication, in the framework of the 2025 #EuropeanSemester.
👁🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...
👁🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...
September 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On 4 June, the European Commission published the Spring Package, comprising the 27 Country Reports, 27 Country-Specific Recommendations, and the accompanying Communication, in the framework of the 2025 #EuropeanSemester.
👁🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...
👁🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...
🙌Welcome Cheyenne!
🎉The ERGO Network Secretariat team is growing! A new European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Cheyenne Wijts from Netherlands, joined us in Brussels.
Here is more about Cheyenne in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/09/welc...
#internship #teamwork
🎉The ERGO Network Secretariat team is growing! A new European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Cheyenne Wijts from Netherlands, joined us in Brussels.
Here is more about Cheyenne in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/09/welc...
#internship #teamwork
September 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🙌Welcome Cheyenne!
🎉The ERGO Network Secretariat team is growing! A new European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Cheyenne Wijts from Netherlands, joined us in Brussels.
Here is more about Cheyenne in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/09/welc...
#internship #teamwork
🎉The ERGO Network Secretariat team is growing! A new European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Cheyenne Wijts from Netherlands, joined us in Brussels.
Here is more about Cheyenne in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/09/welc...
#internship #teamwork
“You cannot walk straight when the road bends.” Yesterday, ERGO Network leaders met with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib. We spoke about antigypsyism as part of the broader fight against racism, and about the urgent need for Roma inclusion. @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“You cannot walk straight when the road bends.” Yesterday, ERGO Network leaders met with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib. We spoke about antigypsyism as part of the broader fight against racism, and about the urgent need for Roma inclusion. @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
Decent work is a right, not a privilege.
September 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Decent work is a right, not a privilege.
This petition reflects the daily realities of Roma and many others facing exclusion. Their voices must be heard.
📨 Together with partners, we delivered this call to the European Commission:
❌ Don’t withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive
📨 Together with partners, we delivered this call to the European Commission:
❌ Don’t withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive
September 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This petition reflects the daily realities of Roma and many others facing exclusion. Their voices must be heard.
📨 Together with partners, we delivered this call to the European Commission:
❌ Don’t withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive
📨 Together with partners, we delivered this call to the European Commission:
❌ Don’t withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive
Roma participation in civic and political life is not optional, it is urgent and essential for the future of democracy.
September 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Roma participation in civic and political life is not optional, it is urgent and essential for the future of democracy.
ERGO pushes for the EU Roma Strategic Framework to move beyond words and deliver real change in people’s daily lives.
August 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
ERGO pushes for the EU Roma Strategic Framework to move beyond words and deliver real change in people’s daily lives.
Roma deserve equal access to opportunities, and at ERGO, we fight to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion that many communities face.
August 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Roma deserve equal access to opportunities, and at ERGO, we fight to break the cycle of poverty and exclusion that many communities face.
No one should be trapped in poverty because of their ethnicity. Equality for Roma means dignity for all.
August 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
No one should be trapped in poverty because of their ethnicity. Equality for Roma means dignity for all.
Fighting antigypsyism isn’t optional – it’s a duty of every democracy. #RomaInclusion
August 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fighting antigypsyism isn’t optional – it’s a duty of every democracy. #RomaInclusion
In Europe’s digital era, having a device and internet connection isn’t enough. Digital citizenship means being recognised, represented, and safe online.
Mustafa Jakupov’s latest article reveals how Roma communities are still left out of digital space
Read more - ergonetwork.org/2025/08/are-...
Mustafa Jakupov’s latest article reveals how Roma communities are still left out of digital space
Read more - ergonetwork.org/2025/08/are-...
August 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
In Europe’s digital era, having a device and internet connection isn’t enough. Digital citizenship means being recognised, represented, and safe online.
Mustafa Jakupov’s latest article reveals how Roma communities are still left out of digital space
Read more - ergonetwork.org/2025/08/are-...
Mustafa Jakupov’s latest article reveals how Roma communities are still left out of digital space
Read more - ergonetwork.org/2025/08/are-...
Welcome Anne-Françoise!
We’re happy to welcome Anne-Françoise Massotte to the ERGO Network Secretariat as our new Finance Manager.

Read about Anne-Françoise, in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/07/welc...
We’re happy to welcome Anne-Françoise Massotte to the ERGO Network Secretariat as our new Finance Manager.

Read about Anne-Françoise, in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/07/welc...
August 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Welcome Anne-Françoise!
We’re happy to welcome Anne-Françoise Massotte to the ERGO Network Secretariat as our new Finance Manager.

Read about Anne-Françoise, in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/07/welc...
We’re happy to welcome Anne-Françoise Massotte to the ERGO Network Secretariat as our new Finance Manager.

Read about Anne-Françoise, in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/07/welc...
🎉 ROVA Applications Closed — Thank You!
Yesterday was the deadline for our ROVA calls for proposals and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who applied.
📬 We received 327 proposals
🌍 From Roma and pro-Roma CSOs in 21 EU Member States
🟣 75 projects will be selected for funding
Yesterday was the deadline for our ROVA calls for proposals and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who applied.
📬 We received 327 proposals
🌍 From Roma and pro-Roma CSOs in 21 EU Member States
🟣 75 projects will be selected for funding
August 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎉 ROVA Applications Closed — Thank You!
Yesterday was the deadline for our ROVA calls for proposals and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who applied.
📬 We received 327 proposals
🌍 From Roma and pro-Roma CSOs in 21 EU Member States
🟣 75 projects will be selected for funding
Yesterday was the deadline for our ROVA calls for proposals and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who applied.
📬 We received 327 proposals
🌍 From Roma and pro-Roma CSOs in 21 EU Member States
🟣 75 projects will be selected for funding
2 August is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.
On this night in 1944, 2,897 Roma children, women, men were murdered in Auschwitz.
They were meant to be forgotten. But we remember.
On this night in 1944, 2,897 Roma children, women, men were murdered in Auschwitz.
They were meant to be forgotten. But we remember.
August 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
2 August is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.
On this night in 1944, 2,897 Roma children, women, men were murdered in Auschwitz.
They were meant to be forgotten. But we remember.
On this night in 1944, 2,897 Roma children, women, men were murdered in Auschwitz.
They were meant to be forgotten. But we remember.
CALL FOR NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS
📅 Deadline: 30 August 2025 (CET)
🌍 Countries: Croatia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/08/ergo...
📅 Deadline: 30 August 2025 (CET)
🌍 Countries: Croatia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/08/ergo...
August 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
CALL FOR NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS
📅 Deadline: 30 August 2025 (CET)
🌍 Countries: Croatia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/08/ergo...
📅 Deadline: 30 August 2025 (CET)
🌍 Countries: Croatia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/08/ergo...
Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded.
💶 Only 1 week left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
💶 Only 1 week left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
July 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded.
💶 Only 1 week left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
💶 Only 1 week left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
When decisions that shape our lives are made without us, it’s easy to feel powerless and unheard.
🎉 BUT today, we celebrate Petre-Florin Manole 🎉 Recently, he has been appointed as Romania’s new Minister of Labour — a huge moment for Roma political inclusion.
🎉 BUT today, we celebrate Petre-Florin Manole 🎉 Recently, he has been appointed as Romania’s new Minister of Labour — a huge moment for Roma political inclusion.
July 28, 2025 at 7:19 AM
When decisions that shape our lives are made without us, it’s easy to feel powerless and unheard.
🎉 BUT today, we celebrate Petre-Florin Manole 🎉 Recently, he has been appointed as Romania’s new Minister of Labour — a huge moment for Roma political inclusion.
🎉 BUT today, we celebrate Petre-Florin Manole 🎉 Recently, he has been appointed as Romania’s new Minister of Labour — a huge moment for Roma political inclusion.
Over the past weeks we shared daily Snapshots from our series #Roma and the European Pillar of #SocialRights to raise awareness of Roma concerns in the run-up to the Second #SocialPillar Action Plan. Missed one? Want to read them all? Click ergonetwork.org/2025/07/roma...
#SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
#SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
July 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Over the past weeks we shared daily Snapshots from our series #Roma and the European Pillar of #SocialRights to raise awareness of Roma concerns in the run-up to the Second #SocialPillar Action Plan. Missed one? Want to read them all? Click ergonetwork.org/2025/07/roma...
#SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
#SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
Check out the final Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! The Roma face major barriers to essential services due to poverty, poor infrastructure, lack of documents, #antigypsyism, and increased privatisation of public services. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
July 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Check out the final Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! The Roma face major barriers to essential services due to poverty, poor infrastructure, lack of documents, #antigypsyism, and increased privatisation of public services. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Many Roma live in homelessness, or in substandard housing in segregated settlements, while #antigypsyism, poverty, and forced evictions prevent access to decent living. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
July 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Many Roma live in homelessness, or in substandard housing in segregated settlements, while #antigypsyism, poverty, and forced evictions prevent access to decent living. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded.
💶 Only 2 weeks left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
💶 Only 2 weeks left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
July 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded.
💶 Only 2 weeks left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
💶 Only 2 weeks left to apply for ROVA grants:
🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe
🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Poverty, #antigypsyism, and exclusion from services lead to systemic health inequalities, impacting Roma life expectancy, disabilities, and reproductive and mental health. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
July 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Poverty, #antigypsyism, and exclusion from services lead to systemic health inequalities, impacting Roma life expectancy, disabilities, and reproductive and mental health. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Older #Roma face stark health and income inequalities, on the backdrop of minimal pension entitlements, limited access to healthcare, and intersectional discrimination. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR
July 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Older #Roma face stark health and income inequalities, on the backdrop of minimal pension entitlements, limited access to healthcare, and intersectional discrimination. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR