ERIAC Joins United Nations Discussion on Roma Rights and Antigypsyism
Breaking the Cycle of Hate: The Rights and Voices of Roma in Europe
On 17 June 2026, ERIAC Executive Director Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka will participate in the United Nations event Breaking the Cycle of Hate: The Rights and Voices of Roma in Europe, streamed live on UN Web TV.
The event brings together leading representatives from the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and Roma civil society to address antigypsyism, human rights, and the importance of amplifying Roma voices in Europe.
High-Level Opening
- Aglaia Balta, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations
- Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide
- Georgios Stamatis, General Rapporteur on Roma and Travellers, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Panel Discussion
- Dr. Ismael Cortés, Executive Director, Instituto de Cultura Gitana
- Dr. Stéphane Laederich, Executive Director, Rroma Foundation
- Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka, Executive Director, ERIAC
- Mustafa Jakupov, Monitoring and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA)
Closing Remarks
- Gwi Yeop Son, United Nations Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
The discussion will be available to watch live on 17 June at 16:15 CEST via UN Web TV:
Join the conversation and follow this important discussion on combating antigypsyism, protecting human rights, and strengthening Roma participation across Europe.
