VIDEO PROJECT

«WE ARE CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY»

Date: 2020

Venue: Kherson

Organizer: KYRS

Project description: The video project was created by young Roma activists from an informal Roma youth association. The initiators were:

    • Alyona Kazanska (Chernihiv)
    • Artur Ivanenko (Kherson)
    • Olena Kondur (Odesa)

Project goal: To show the society that Roma are citizens of their country, who have the same rights, freedoms and common challenges as representatives of other nationalities. To mobilize Roma and non-Roma youth in Ukraine and abroad to jointly fight discrimination.

The significance of the project: This initiative was an important step in combating discrimination and building a positive image of the Roma community. It brought together young activists from different cities of Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between Roma and non-Roma youth to build a tolerant society.