Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
The Declaration is a landmark document to fight anti-Gypsyism at local and regional levels. Initiated by Mr Valeriu Nicolae, former Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe for Roma Issues, and Mr John Warmisham, Rapporteur for Roma and Traveller Issues of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, it gives local and regional authorities the possibility to clearly position themselves in the fight against anti-Gypsyism.
By signing signatories express their will to reject all forms of discrimination, violence or incitement to hate speech against Roma in their municipalities or regions. They refuse to display, publish or distribute in any way views and positions that could stir or incite anti-Roma sentiments. They declare to refrain from any political alliance building or co-operation with political parties that incite racial or ethnic prejudices. Rather they encourage members of the Roma and Travellers communities to become themselves active in the political representation, as representation of ethnic minority groups is an integral part of the democratic process.
The Declaration was endorsed by the Congress during the 32nd Congress Session in March 2017
"Guaranteeing equal rights for Roma is the responsible of public authorities" says John Warmisham at the 17th CAHROM plenary in Toulouse
Written the 13/06/2019
"The fight against anti-Gypsysism is an ongoing battle, but we are on the right track to win it," declared John Warmisham, Congress spokesman, at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts for Roma Issues (CAHROM) on 11 June 2019 in Toulouse, France.
"Local and regional authorities are aware of the problems relating to the...
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Congress Spokesperson Mirand RIRA:
Written the 08/04/2019
"Roma are fully-fledged members of society and securing their rights is part of the responsibilities of public authorities," said Congress spokeswoman on Roma issues, Miranda RIRA (Albania, SOC), on the occasion of the Roma International Day, on 8 April 2019. "Even though they are the largest minority in...
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Commissioner for Human Rights: European states must demonstrate resolve for lasting and concrete change for Roma people
Written the 08/04/2019
On 8 April, we will celebrate International Roma Day. This is a day to celebrate Roma culture and Roma contributions to European societies, and the cultural diversity of Europe. The 8th of April, which commemorates the first World Romani Congress held in London in April 1971, should also be a reminder of the urgent need to better protect the...
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From Jyväskylä to Málaga - more than 110 municipalities have signed the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism - have you?
Written the 04/01/2019
More than 110 municipalities and regions have signed the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism since its endorsement by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities during the 32nd Congress Session in March 2017. To mark the beginning of the new year we are happy to introduce you to the current 113 signatories from 32 countries.
Discussing Roma Inclusion through local partnership
Written the 05/12/2018
Spokesperson on Roma and Traveller Issues John Warmisham elected as vice president of the Chamber of Local Authorities
Written the 09/11/2018
John WARMISHAM: “The Romani language is under threat”
Written the 05/11/2018
The Declaration against anti-Gypsyism is now available in Slovenian and Azeri
Written the 22/10/2018
International Expert Seminar: Inclusion of Roma youth through education, employment and political participation
Written the 01/10/2018
Piero FASSINO: Combat every type of discrimination against Roma
Written the 04/09/2018
On European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (2 August), Council of Europe’s Congress invites Mayors around Europe to sign the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 01/08/2018
Prrenjas becomes the first Albanian municipality to sign the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 19/07/2018
City of Lviv signs the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 17/07/2018
John WARMISHAM: “As local and regional authorities, it is our duty to publicly condemn discrimination against Roma”
Written the 22/06/2018
John Warmisham at CAHROM: ‘’If Roma have a political voice, they can stand up for their rights and fight anti-Gypsyism.’’
Written the 24/05/2018
John Warmisham: “National networks contribute to better coordinate activities for Roma inclusion.”
From 22/05/2018 to 25/05/2018
16 new signatures for the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 25/04/2018
Strong commitment for a Greek Roma Network
Written the 25/04/2018
International Roma Day 2018: Congress calls on Mayors to sign the Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 09/04/2018
The Declaration against anti –Gypsyism: A first resume
Written the 02/02/2018
Meeting of the Ukrainian Alliance for Roma Inclusion
From 16/11/2017 to 17/11/2017
Declaration against anti-Gypsyism
Written the 27/03/2017