European Roma Rights Centre
@romarights.bsky.social
The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) is an international public interest law organisation working to combat antigypsyism and human rights abuses of Roma through strategic litigation, advocacy, media work, and human rights education.
Viktor Orbán shows us the logic of racists when they implement the so-called 'economic argument for Roma inclusion' - state intervention for the middle class, and work-fare for Roma. #RomaRights #HungarianPolitics #SocialRights Full article from Bernard Rorke here: www.errc.org/news/shamele...
January 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Viktor Orbán shows us the logic of racists when they implement the so-called 'economic argument for Roma inclusion' - state intervention for the middle class, and work-fare for Roma. #RomaRights #HungarianPolitics #SocialRights Full article from Bernard Rorke here: www.errc.org/news/shamele...
A large percentage of those in children's homes in #Hungary are Roma who have been removed from their families, often illegally for reasons of poverty, on a systemic scale only to be placed in institutions where they risk being physically and sexually abused 👉🏽 www.errc.org/news/no-safe...
January 20, 2026 at 7:51 PM
A large percentage of those in children's homes in #Hungary are Roma who have been removed from their families, often illegally for reasons of poverty, on a systemic scale only to be placed in institutions where they risk being physically and sexually abused 👉🏽 www.errc.org/news/no-safe...
Our Roma Rights Network is home to 30+ human rights organisations working to fight antigypsyism.
History has shown that hard times make for good activists. Now more than ever, we think Europe needs strong human rights defenders to come together in solidarity. Apply 👉 www.errc.org/press-releas...
History has shown that hard times make for good activists. Now more than ever, we think Europe needs strong human rights defenders to come together in solidarity. Apply 👉 www.errc.org/press-releas...
January 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Our Roma Rights Network is home to 30+ human rights organisations working to fight antigypsyism.
History has shown that hard times make for good activists. Now more than ever, we think Europe needs strong human rights defenders to come together in solidarity. Apply 👉 www.errc.org/press-releas...
History has shown that hard times make for good activists. Now more than ever, we think Europe needs strong human rights defenders to come together in solidarity. Apply 👉 www.errc.org/press-releas...
Repeated attempts to circumvent the Czech President's refusal to nominate "Nazi adoring" Filip Turek as environment minister speaks to the creeping normalisation of neo-fascism & #antigypsyism in #Czechia. Find out more: www.errc.org/news/the-new... #filipturek #nopasaran #romarights
January 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Repeated attempts to circumvent the Czech President's refusal to nominate "Nazi adoring" Filip Turek as environment minister speaks to the creeping normalisation of neo-fascism & #antigypsyism in #Czechia. Find out more: www.errc.org/news/the-new... #filipturek #nopasaran #romarights
"Art without activism is only decoration" says ERRC President Đorđe Jovanović in his article celebrating the RoMagic LGBTQI+ Roma project as a necessary intervention challenging antigypsyism & homophobia 👉🏾 www.errc.org/news/our-exi....
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
"Art without activism is only decoration" says ERRC President Đorđe Jovanović in his article celebrating the RoMagic LGBTQI+ Roma project as a necessary intervention challenging antigypsyism & homophobia 👉🏾 www.errc.org/news/our-exi....
The far-right drift in the #czechrepublic has led to #RomaRights activists resigning from the government's advisory body on Roma issues. We spoke with @4-gwen.bsky.social ky.social about her decision to resign, and the anti-democratic lurch to the right in #czechia
www.errc.org/news/czech-r...
www.errc.org/news/czech-r...
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The far-right drift in the #czechrepublic has led to #RomaRights activists resigning from the government's advisory body on Roma issues. We spoke with @4-gwen.bsky.social ky.social about her decision to resign, and the anti-democratic lurch to the right in #czechia
www.errc.org/news/czech-r...
www.errc.org/news/czech-r...
The ERRC and MYLA welcome the final judgment of 20 November 2025 from the Court of Appeal in Skopje which has fully upheld the first-instance ruling in a landmark case marking a major step to safeguard the rights of unregistered persons, particularly Roma, in North Macedonia. shorturl.at/wlv29
December 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The ERRC and MYLA welcome the final judgment of 20 November 2025 from the Court of Appeal in Skopje which has fully upheld the first-instance ruling in a landmark case marking a major step to safeguard the rights of unregistered persons, particularly Roma, in North Macedonia. shorturl.at/wlv29
🔴‼️From a Prime Minister who describes Hungary as the "country of the natives" and proclaims Hungarians "do not want to become a people of mixed race.” ‼️🔴
Judit Ignácz argues that Viktor Orbán is increasingly reading from the same fascist playbook as Trump. Read more: www.errc.org/news/hungary...
Judit Ignácz argues that Viktor Orbán is increasingly reading from the same fascist playbook as Trump. Read more: www.errc.org/news/hungary...
December 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🔴‼️From a Prime Minister who describes Hungary as the "country of the natives" and proclaims Hungarians "do not want to become a people of mixed race.” ‼️🔴
Judit Ignácz argues that Viktor Orbán is increasingly reading from the same fascist playbook as Trump. Read more: www.errc.org/news/hungary...
Judit Ignácz argues that Viktor Orbán is increasingly reading from the same fascist playbook as Trump. Read more: www.errc.org/news/hungary...
📣ERRC’s Census of Forced Evictions of Roma in Italy (2021–2025) shows forced evictions have become routine: 129+ evictions, at least 696 people affected. Data gaps and anti-Roma hate speech reveal a wider, normalised injustice. 🔗https://shorturl.at/E8XlM
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📣ERRC’s Census of Forced Evictions of Roma in Italy (2021–2025) shows forced evictions have become routine: 129+ evictions, at least 696 people affected. Data gaps and anti-Roma hate speech reveal a wider, normalised injustice. 🔗https://shorturl.at/E8XlM
📝 New Report - Relocation without rights in Turkey: the impact of urban transformation on Bağlarbaşı's Romani residents 🔗 shorturl.at/eMbAX
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📝 New Report - Relocation without rights in Turkey: the impact of urban transformation on Bağlarbaşı's Romani residents 🔗 shorturl.at/eMbAX
🏳️🌈Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma is in Belgrade until 20 December! After Brussels and Bucharest, this is our final stop of the year. :rainbow: From 10–20 December, we’re bringing the stories of queer Roma into the spotlight once again.
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🏳️🌈Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma is in Belgrade until 20 December! After Brussels and Bucharest, this is our final stop of the year. :rainbow: From 10–20 December, we’re bringing the stories of queer Roma into the spotlight once again.
The authorities cut the power supply to the Romani community in Niš, Serbia, leaving dozens of families exposed to the elements in degrading and perilous living conditions. The ERRC and Group for Children and Youth ‘Indigo’ have called on the mayor to immediately restore 💡. shorturl.at/v5tx4
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The authorities cut the power supply to the Romani community in Niš, Serbia, leaving dozens of families exposed to the elements in degrading and perilous living conditions. The ERRC and Group for Children and Youth ‘Indigo’ have called on the mayor to immediately restore 💡. shorturl.at/v5tx4
We filed a complaint with the Equality body of Serbia regarding this racist hate speech. In November, the Commissioner responded positively. Demo Beriša now has 30 days to issue a public apology after receiving the Commissioner’s recommendation. ✊🏽
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We filed a complaint with the Equality body of Serbia regarding this racist hate speech. In November, the Commissioner responded positively. Demo Beriša now has 30 days to issue a public apology after receiving the Commissioner’s recommendation. ✊🏽
Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma is coming to Belgrade this December! After Brussels and Bucharest, this will be our final stop of the year. 🌈 Save the date in your calendar! 🗓
November 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma is coming to Belgrade this December! After Brussels and Bucharest, this will be our final stop of the year. 🌈 Save the date in your calendar! 🗓
📝The ERRC’s new report Rise Up is inspired by the actions of our Roma Rights Defenders, driven by the need to combat anti-Roma racism and hate speech, both online and in real life: shorturl.at/nskhZ
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📝The ERRC’s new report Rise Up is inspired by the actions of our Roma Rights Defenders, driven by the need to combat anti-Roma racism and hate speech, both online and in real life: shorturl.at/nskhZ
📌Our latest publication “Rise Up: Racism, Resilience and the Right to Mental Health” tells a story of resilience, creativity, and commitment. It shows how online hate impacts mental health, especially for young Romani people who are already facing segregation and exclusion.🔗https://shorturl.at/SLaO2
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📌Our latest publication “Rise Up: Racism, Resilience and the Right to Mental Health” tells a story of resilience, creativity, and commitment. It shows how online hate impacts mental health, especially for young Romani people who are already facing segregation and exclusion.🔗https://shorturl.at/SLaO2
📢 #NorthMacedonia: The ERRC filed a complaint with the Ombudsman following a shocking incident, where a traumatised and weeping eight-year-old boy was threatened, degraded, and forced at knifepoint by two adult perpetrators to kneel and kiss their shoes. shorturl.at/A5rdQ
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📢 #NorthMacedonia: The ERRC filed a complaint with the Ombudsman following a shocking incident, where a traumatised and weeping eight-year-old boy was threatened, degraded, and forced at knifepoint by two adult perpetrators to kneel and kiss their shoes. shorturl.at/A5rdQ
Géza Buzás-Hábel, a young Romani teacher and human rights activist, is facing criminal charges in Hungary simply for organising an LGBTQI+ Pride in Pécs — the first time in EU history a Pride organiser is prosecuted. A dangerous precedent for peaceful assembly. Full story: shorturl.at/GY2NW
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Géza Buzás-Hábel, a young Romani teacher and human rights activist, is facing criminal charges in Hungary simply for organising an LGBTQI+ Pride in Pécs — the first time in EU history a Pride organiser is prosecuted. A dangerous precedent for peaceful assembly. Full story: shorturl.at/GY2NW
A Negotino councillor said “Gypsies should be forbidden from voting” — blatant hate speech. Within a week the ERRC filed a formal complaint with the Equality Body for incitement to discrimination under national & international law. More: shorturl.at/2shSH
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A Negotino councillor said “Gypsies should be forbidden from voting” — blatant hate speech. Within a week the ERRC filed a formal complaint with the Equality Body for incitement to discrimination under national & international law. More: shorturl.at/2shSH
RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma has landed in Bucharest! 🌈 Opened this weekend by creator Vojin Ivkov and our partners at RomaJust, the exhibition amplifies the struggles and resilience of Romani LGBTIQ+ people through intimate photography. On view at Manasia Hub until 17 November. 🖤
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma has landed in Bucharest! 🌈 Opened this weekend by creator Vojin Ivkov and our partners at RomaJust, the exhibition amplifies the struggles and resilience of Romani LGBTIQ+ people through intimate photography. On view at Manasia Hub until 17 November. 🖤
📌 What does the new ‘security’ legislation mean for Roma? The ERRC’s long read discusses the details of the bill passed yesterday in the wake of the killing of a 48-year-old man, allegedly by a group of Roma, in Novo Mesto two weeks ago. ➡️ shorturl.at/j2f2J
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
📌 What does the new ‘security’ legislation mean for Roma? The ERRC’s long read discusses the details of the bill passed yesterday in the wake of the killing of a 48-year-old man, allegedly by a group of Roma, in Novo Mesto two weeks ago. ➡️ shorturl.at/j2f2J
🌈 RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma lands in Bucharest Nov 7–17! An activist art space celebrating queer Roma through intimate photography & bold testimonies — breaking silence, reclaiming pride, demanding visibility & resistance across Europe. #RoMagic #LGBTIQ
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📌Across Europe, Roma still face systemic discrimination. The ERRC, with national equality bodies, has filed two Rule 9 submissions to the Council of Europe to push governments from promises to real change. shorturl.at/8DOgM
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
📌Across Europe, Roma still face systemic discrimination. The ERRC, with national equality bodies, has filed two Rule 9 submissions to the Council of Europe to push governments from promises to real change. shorturl.at/8DOgM
Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma comes to Bucharest this month! 🌈 From November 7–17, we bring the stories of queer Roma into the spotlight once more.
November 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Our exhibition RoMagic: Proudly Queer. Unapologetically Roma comes to Bucharest this month! 🌈 From November 7–17, we bring the stories of queer Roma into the spotlight once more.
In Bor, Serbia, the government and Zijin Mining are making life unbearable for Romani families living next to the copper mine. 📽️ Watch our new documentary to learn more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4tG...
🔗 Read how the Chinese mining giant is endangering people www.errc.org/news/toxic-n...
🔗 Read how the Chinese mining giant is endangering people www.errc.org/news/toxic-n...
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In Bor, Serbia, the government and Zijin Mining are making life unbearable for Romani families living next to the copper mine. 📽️ Watch our new documentary to learn more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4tG...
🔗 Read how the Chinese mining giant is endangering people www.errc.org/news/toxic-n...
🔗 Read how the Chinese mining giant is endangering people www.errc.org/news/toxic-n...