Roma Women in Culture and Creative Industries | #WOMNET 2025 Gathering
September 18, 2025
15:00 – 16:30 CET
via Zoom | Join link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84192586158
On the occasion of International Equal Pay Day, the 2025 edition of the WOMNET gathering—organized by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC)—invites reflection on the leadership and innovation of Roma women in arts, culture, and entrepreneurship.
On 18 September 2025, ERIAC convenes a distinguished group of Roma artists, cultural entrepreneurs, and managers to exchange practical strategies for building and sustaining creative careers. The event, hosted online via Zoom, is open to the public and welcomes dialogue, contributions, and personal reflections. Please register HERE by September 17th 2025, CoB, CET
ERIAC WOMNET is a safe space for Roma women and allies to connect, share wisdom, and celebrate creativity and leadership. This is more than a meeting—it is a circle of voices shaping the future of Roma women in the cultural and creative world.
WOMNET is part of the ERIACNET4EU initiative, which works to protect, promote, and raise awareness of the rights of Roma citizens in the EU while reinforcing core European values of equality, justice, and non-discrimination. It strives toward a more democratic Europe where all citizens enjoy equal access to and protection of their rights.
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#WOMNET 2025 Agenda
September 18, 2025
15:00 – 16:30 CET
via Zoom | Join link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84192586158
15:00 – 15:10 | Opening Circle
Warm welcome by Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka, ERIAC Deputy Director
Welcome toast in poetry form by Dijana Pavlovic, ERIAC, Deputy Chair of the Board
15:10 – 15:20 | Inspiration Talk by Delaine Le Bas, artist
15:20 – 15:25| Grounding meditation by Daniela Samiri, RFE, Communication and advocacy advisor
15:25 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion: Roma Women in Culture & Creative Industries
With:
Zejna Murkić, musical artist
Luna De Rosa, multimedia artist
Riah Knight, musical artist, actress, writer
Jelena Kasumović, REDI, regional officer
Moderator: Gilda Horvath, journalist
16:00 – 16:20 | Open Mic for Our Voices
Q&A, reflection, and shared stories
16:20 – 16:25 Intergenerational Romani poetry reading
Dzemiliana Abdulova & Sevdije Demirova Abdulova
16:25 – 16:30 | Closing Reflection
Collective affirmation and closing words by Nadja Greku, Programme Manager, ERIAC Serbia
Download PDF WOMNET AGENDA 2025
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Participation Guidelines and Space Commitments
We are all responsible for creating a respectful and supportive environment. Together, we commit to upholding the values and policies that guide us, forming a temporary community during our time together. Maintaining this space with intention, care, and accountability is a shared responsibility. All exchanges should be rooted in respect, intention, and care. ERIAC’s founding commitment to diversity underpins this space. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, your boundaries are valid, and there is no need to apologize for them. The event will be conducted in English, with parts of the program held in Romanes. A zoom link will be provided upon registration. For assistance, please contact nadja.greku@eriac.org
