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…
New York: The participation of youth representatives from the Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee Youth Event marked a historic stride toward structural inclusion in global governance. Convened under the theme “Building Solutions Together for an Inclusive Future,” the event represented the first-ever youth-led convening…
The Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), scheduled for November 4–6, 2025, will host a featured event focused on structural approaches to social development and leadership initiatives for women and girls. The session will examine how social development can be strengthened by addressing intersectional realities, particularly for women from…
The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) and European Roma Grassroots Organisation (ERGO) urged the European Union to confront a form of racism that, though centuries old, remains largely unacknowledged in modern policy: discrimination based on work and descent. In its submission to the EU’s ongoing consultation on the Anti‑Racism Strategy,…
The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent has released a comprehensive study titled The Case of Roma Women in Hungary. The report documents how ethnicity and gender intersect to create multiple layers of exclusion. It reviews laws, state policies, and lived experiences, while also highlighting acts of resistance. The report is aimed at…
