In September 2024, a training of trainers was held in Varna, Bulgaria. The goal of the training was to equip young Roma leaders from across Europe with the tools to raise awareness about antigypsyism, hate speech, and human rights. Through this training, participants will return to their countries to educate and inspire many more Roma to stand up against discrimination and effectively report hate speech.
Over the course of the week, the group explored national policies related to antigypsyism and discrimination, diving deeper into reporting hate speech cases and understanding the legal landscape. They also had important discussions about stereotypes, tackling the deeper roots of antigypsyism. Beyond the learning, the participants spent valuable time getting to know each other, building strong bonds, and sharing our respective projects and visions for the future.
On the final day, they focused on action, planning our next steps for future trainings and initiatives aimed at empowering young Roma in our home countries. The day was particularly powerful as they mapped out concrete strategies for creating real change.
