ADVANCING EDUCATION AND ROMA KNOWLEDGE-PRODUCTION IN EUROPE AND BEYOND: A POSITION PAPER

 

In the frame of ERIACNET4EU: ERIAC NETWORK TO ADVANCE ROMA INCLUSION BY COMBATTING AND PREVENTING ANTIGYPSYISM IN THE EU project in 2023, financed by the European Commission, and building on the input and experience – through survey responses, discussions, and written contributions – of the members of the ERIAC Knowledge-Production and Publication thematic section, ERIAC is proud to present the position paper “ADVANCING EDUCATION AND ROMA KNOWLEDGE-PRODUCTION IN EUROPE AND BEYOND: A POSITION PAPER”.

 

The aim of this position paper is to discuss strategies of advancing Roma culture, history, and education as a tool to challenge stereotypes and foster social and cultural inclusion of Roma communities in Europe. It delves into critical issues related to Roma education, knowledge production, and their broader implications. This paper highlights that while some progress has been made in the realm of Roma education, the educational disparities experienced by Roma students and scholars persist, indicating an urgent need for expansion and scaling up of lessons learned from leaders in Roma education. With a powerful foreword by dr. Ciprian Necula, Chairman of the Board of the Roma Education Fund (REF), the paper presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to foster inclusive education and combat discrimination, calling on a broad set of stakeholders to consider, adopt and implement the proposed recommendations. Key recommendations include, among other, the integration of Romani culture and history into educational curricula and the promotion of Romani scholarship. Bridging educational disparities is not just a moral imperative; it is also an economic necessity for the economic recovery of Europe and beyond. Roma communities make significant contributions to the labour market, paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future. By confronting antigypsyism, enhancing educational opportunities, and broadening the representation of Roma culture and history, Europe can work towards a more just, equitable and inclusive future for all.

 

DOWNLOAD THE ERIACNET4EU POSITION PAPER “ADVANCING EDUCATION AND ROMA KNOWLEDGE-PRODUCTION IN EUROPE AND BEYOND: A POSITION PAPER” HERE:ERIACNET4EU Position Paper_Education and knowledge production_2023

 

Suggested citation: Mirga-Kruszelnicka, Anna & Mate, Dezso & Greku, Nadja: Advancing Education and Roma Knowledge-Production in Europe and Beyond: A Position Paper, Published by European Roma Institute For Arts And Culture (ERIAC), 2023