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SUMMARY:Empowering Roma Women: Advancing Gender Equality  and Inclusion in the Context of SDG 5
DESCRIPTION: Roma women continue to face discrimination and marginalization\nacross Europe\, experiencing gender inequality and intersectional discrimination.\nThis exclusion limits their ability to contribute to sustainable development. SDG 5\ncalls for gender equality\, recognizing it as essential for sustainable development.\nThe event will address the challenges Roma women face and explore solutions to\npromote their inclusion in SDGs through policies and initiatives ensuring equal\naccess to opportunities. \nContext: This event comes at a pivotal moment as we continue to strive toward achieving the United\nNations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, particularly SDG 5\, which calls for gender\nequality and the empowerment of all women and girls. However\, Roma women across\nEurope remain among the most marginalized and discriminated against\, facing both gender\ninequality and intersectional discrimination.\nThis exclusion limits not only their personal opportunities but also hinders broader progress\ntowards sustainable development. To address these challenges\, we must ensure that the\nvoices of Roma women are included in shaping the future of our societies and that their\nrights are fully recognized within the framework of SDG 5.\nThis event will further allow us to highlight the challenges faced by Roma women\,\nparticularly in relation to the Beijing Platform for Action +30 reviews. These reports\, which\nexamine the progress and gaps in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for\nAction\, have consistently shown that Roma women are excluded from national policy\nmeasures at the national level and continue to face significant barriers in education\,\nemployment\, healthcare\, and political participation. These gaps must be addressed if we are\nto fulfill the promises of gender equality made decades ago.\nMoreover\, it’s important to acknowledge the efforts made by regional and international\nbodies\, such as the European Union and the Council of Europe\, in supporting Roma\ninclusion. The EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality\, Inclusion\, and Participation\,\nwhich outlines the European Union's commitment to improving the lives of Roma people\,\nincludes critical objectives to combat discrimination and enhance opportunities for Roma\nwomen. Yet\, despite these frameworks\, the full realization of equality for Roma women\nremains an ongoing struggle. This event seeks to bridge these gaps by bringing together\npolicymakers\, civil society\, and Roma women themselves to discuss actionable solutions for\nmeaningful inclusion. Furthermore\, the Council of Europe has long been involved in\nadvancing the rights of Roma women\, advocating for legal reforms and policies that address\ngender-based violence\, economic inclusion\, and political participation. This includes pushing\nfor Roma women to be meaningfully represented in political spaces and decision-making\nbodies\, ensuring that their needs are not overlooked in the development of policies and laws.\nThe OSCE Action Plan for Roma and Sinti offers a strong framework that aims to enhance\nthe protection of Roma and Sinti rights\, with specific focus on their inclusion in the political\,\nsocial\, and economic spheres. It also highlights the need for targeted measures to address\nthe specific challenges Roma women face in their daily lives. This Plan underscores the\nimportance of education\, employment\, healthcare\, and anti-discrimination measures — all of\nwhich are vital to achieving equality for Roma women.\nThis event aims to build on these frameworks and commitments\, focusing on how we can\nmake SDG 5 a reality for Roma women. We will discuss the intersectional barriers they face\,\nexplore regional and national solutions\, and work together to ensure that Roma women are\nfully included in sustainable development processes. \n——–\nAgenda\nWelcome and Introductions (10 minutes) Marija Sulejmanova\, Romalitico\nRoma Women Experiences on the Ground (25 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC\nActivist and personal testimonies from Roma women across different regions\n(Ukraine\, UK\, Turkey\, Albania\, Spain) who will share their work and lived\nexperiences with gender inequality and intersectional discrimination. This\nsection aims to provide a human perspective on the challenges Roma women\nface and illustrate the need for inclusive policies. \nRegional and national-level measures and gaps (40 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC: National Gender Equality Agencies\, OSCE\, Council of\nEurope\, UN Women\nThis section will examine current policies and initiatives addressing gender\nequality and inclusion of Roma women at the regional and national levels.\nKey speakers from institutions highlight the strengths and gaps in these\nefforts. This session will focus on identifying the barriers that still prevent\nRoma women from accessing opportunities and how they can be addressed\nthrough policy reform.\nConcluding remarks: (10 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC: CEDAW members\, UN Special Rapporteurs\nA high-level summary of the key findings from the discussions and a call to\naction. This section will highlight the importance of continued efforts to\ninclude Roma women in SDG-related decision-making and the need for\ncollaboration between various stakeholders to ensure long-term progress. \nDiscussion: Attendees engage with panellists (10 minutes) \nOpen discussion between attendees and panellists to address any remaining\nquestions\, insights\, or suggestions for further action. This section provides\nspace for participants to share their perspectives and engage directly with the\nexperts and speakers. \nSummary of key takeaways and next steps for continued advocacy and collaboration (5\nminutes) \nA final recap of the event’s main points\, with a focus on actionable next steps.\nThis section will encourage participants to commit to concrete actions for\nRoma women’s inclusion in future SDG-related initiatives and collaborative\nefforts. It will also highlight the need for ongoing advocacy and collaboration\nbeyond the event. \n● Date & Time: April 3\, 2025\, Lunch slot (1:15 – 2:45 PM)\n● Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n  \n 
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/empowering-roma-women-advancing-gender-equality-and-inclusion-in-the-context-of-sdg-5/
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