Quilombola youth across Latin America, particularly in Brazil, continue to face structural challenges in education, employment, and access to justice. According to Brazil’s 2022 Census (IBGE), there are over 1.3 million Quilombola people, with nearly a quarter aged 15–29. Yet, this young and dynamic population often experiences deep-rooted inequalities—especially in rural areas where limited infrastructure…
Halimatou Ceesey, Senior Rights Expert at the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD), delivered a powerful address at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul. She welcomed the adoption of Resolution 619, a landmark recognition of caste-based discrimination across Africa, but emphasized that acknowledgment must be matched with…
Roma youth are reshaping Europe’s future – breaking barriers, challenging antigypsyism, and leading with pride. The Roma Youth Factsheet offers a comprehensive overview of the realities facing Roma youth across Europe. It highlights key data on education, employment, housing, health, and participation, while exposing the systemic antigypsyism and policy gaps that continue to exclude young…
By Albert Memeti,Program Manager for Economic DevelopmentInstitute for Research and Policy Analysis, RomaliticoImagine being told that your very existence in the eyes of the state depends not only on having the right documents—but also on whether you can afford to pay for them. For many people in North Macedonia—especially Roma—living without citizenship or secure documentation…
In a Europe that prides itself on its commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights, the persistence of discrimination against Roma communities, discriminated on work and descent, stands as a stark reminder of the challenges that still lie ahead. This report sheds light on the troubling issues of discrimination faced by Roma individuals and communities…
