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Main problem: 1.178 Roma live in the Brod-Posavina County. This number is higher because Roma often identify themselves as Croats or Serbs for fear of discrimination. They are spatially, economically and politically marginalized and underrepresented in public life. Prejudices against the Roma and stereotypes are rooted in the local community due to their lack of knowledge of Roma culture.
Main goal: To promote and protect the rights of Roma victims of human rights violations and discrimination by raising awareness of society and stakeholders, strengthening the implementation of non-discriminatory legislation and empowering Roma to seek legal protection.
Spec. goals:
1. Strengthen the capacity of Roma mediators to identify and report discrimination, participate in decision-making processes, advocate and mediate in conflicts.
2. Promote better protection and access to justice for Roma victims of discrimination.
3. Establish inter-sectoral cooperation for integration of Roma in the local community, increase public awareness of the practical steps of Roma integration and promote intercultural dialogue.
Key activities: Education for Roma mediators-IPC, DKolektiv; legal assistance to Roma victims of discrimination-IPC; representation of victims of discrimination before the Ombudswoman-IPC; research on the implementation of the CLNM and ADL-IPC; Local Platform for Roma Inclusion-IPC; Photovoice exhibition-IPC; media campaign-IPC.
The multiplier effect will be achieved by empowering Roma to seek legal protection in the Osijek-Baranja County. Capacity building of individuals and communities and support for significant levels of Roma participation in the project are essential elements of its sustainable impact.