The Project
Romaphobia in the Age of Populism is a two-year project funded by the European Commission under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The project is based at Loughborough University, London at the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance.
The project provides a comparative analysis of UK and Swedish media, investigating the racism toward the Roma, the largest and most marginalised group in Europe.
Learn More“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible.”
– Maya Angelou
What we have witnessed in #Greece the last few days is an unforeseen & very dangerous #mainstreaming of #FarRight discourse. Media, govt & local administration people are blaming #migrants for setting fires at #Evros & #Roma people for the fires at #Aspropyrgos. #scapegoating
#Greece: According to the Fire Department spox, 18 #RefugeesGr were found charred to death, today, during the #wildfires near the 🇬🇷-🇹🇷 border. The words he actually chose: "the possibility that these are people who entered illegally" in 🇬🇷 is being investigated...#Racism #Φωτιες
As we reflect on the Romani Holocaust, the history of the Romani people and the complex legacy of 'gadjoness' holds powerful lessons. @MagdaMatache's exploration of race, slavery, and identity is an important read, reminding us of the overlooked chapters of European history.…
🌹Today, we remember the victims of the Romani Holocaust, a tragedy that took hundreds of thousands of innocent lives. Let's honor their memory by promoting understanding, compassion, and equality for all. 🕊️ #RomaHolocaustMemorialDay #NeverForget❤️
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