Echoes of Memory Podcast | Episode 5: Never Again? The Roma Holocaust and the Reality of Antigypsyism Today

Eighty years after the Roma Holocaust, the phrase “Never Again” still resonates — but for many young Roma, it carries both urgency and frustration. It is a reminder of broken promises, gaps in remembrance, and the persistence of antigypsyism across Europe.

The newest episode of the Echoes of Memory Podcast brings together Roma voices to reflect on how history is remembered — or erased — in schools, museums, and public debates. Hosted by Petro Rusanienko, with participants Stelina Dungaj, Donald Myrteli, and Juan Gimenez, the conversation draws connections between the past and present, highlighting how discrimination today echoes the patterns of history.

At the heart of the discussion lies a crucial question: What must change for “Never Again” to become more than a slogan? The episode emphasizes Roma resilience while insisting on the need to move from memory to action — ensuring that remembrance empowers communities and holds societies accountable.

Production Credits

• Host & Director: Petro Rusanienko

• Participants: Stelina Dungaj, Donald Myrteli, Juan Gimenez

• Editor: Mariia Korostelova

• Videographer: Sztaniszlav Bendarzsevszkij

• Transcription / Subtitle Editor: Mari Hakopyan

• Subtitle Translator: Lucia Lumme

• Project Coordinator: Arta Rexhepi

• Mentor: Timea Junghaus

• Communication: Radu Sticlea, Adelina Miron

About the Project

This podcast episode was developed by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC). It is funded by the EVZ Foundation and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM) within the programme “YOUNG PEOPLE remember on site & committed.”

The project is supported by the Council of Europe, Roma Foundation for Europe, and Open Society Foundations.

Disclaimer: This publication does not represent the views of the EVZ Foundation or the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM). Responsibility for the content lies solely with the author.

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