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:
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- 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.


