This report, The Case of Roma Women in Bulgaria, authored by Maria Atanasova and published by the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD), presents an in-depth analysis of the structural barriers Roma women face in accessing livelihood rights and entitlements. It focuses on communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD), such as…
The Case of Roma Women in North Macedonia presents a comprehensive examination of the discrimination and socio-economic challenges faced by Roma women—particularly those belonging to communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD). It is authored by Fikrija Tair-Selmani and published by the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD), in partnership with…
In an important update in the fight for rights for Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent, the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) and The Gambana International made a joint submission, highlighting the pressing issue of caste and descent-based discrimination in The Gambia. Presented for the 48th Session of the Universal…
In a historic moment for global human rights, Latin American leaders have lauded the adoption of a groundbreaking resolution aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) in Africa. The resolution, which signifies an essential step in advocating for dignity and justice, was passed by the African Commission…
In July 2024, Simona Torotcoi addressed the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a subdivision of both the United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Economic and Social Council, responsible for the entire organisation’s policy on sustainable development. Simona, a Roma from Romania and currently working with the ERGO Network, is a part of…
