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SUMMARY:Leaving No One Behind: GFoD 2026 VNR Country Briefs on Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent
DESCRIPTION:The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFOD) has actively engaged in the United Nations Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to bring the lived experiences of marginalized populations directly to global policy discussions. Representing diverse communities across the world—including Roma\, Haratins\, Quilombola\, and caste-affected groups—GFOD’s core priority is ensuring the developmental planning of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) firmly upholds the principle of “leaving no one behind”. \nAcross the globe\, communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD) continue to be left out of national sustainable development strategies and action plans. The attached resource documents provide a comprehensive overview of the structural barriers\, country-specific concerns\, and key advocacy entry points for the 2026 VNR cycle. \nKey Focus Areas of the 2026 Reports \nCountry-Specific Briefs: In-depth examinations of entrenched inequalities\, social stratification\, and human rights challenges across Albania\, Brazil\, Burkina Faso\, Cameroon\, Estonia\, Italy\, the Republic of Moldova\, Senegal\, and Somalia. \nSystemic Challenges: Data and perspectives detailing severe barriers to safe housing\, quality education\, decent work\, formal employment\, and adequate healthcare. \nCore Questions for Member States: A structured list of priority questions designed for governments and stakeholders to raise during the VNR process to hold countries accountable to their SDG commitments. \nActionable Recommendations: Policy-driven solutions advocating for the legal recognition of CDWD\, the collection of disaggregated data\, and the meaningful political participation of women and youth. \nExplore or download the attached PDFs below to access the full country profiles\, community-led monitoring insights\, and concrete institutional recommendations. \nREAD VNR Questions 2026 HERE \nREAD VNR Countries CDWD Questions HERE
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/leaving-no-one-behind-gfod-2026-vnr-country-briefs-on-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent/
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SUMMARY:Beyond Informality: Addressing Roma Settlements in Europe—Challenges\, Solutions\, and the Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:Across Europe\, many Roma communities live in informal housing or settlements that lack security of tenure\, access to basic services\, or legal recognition. These living conditions often reflect systemic exclusion\, discrimination\, and policy gaps. Informal settlements expose Roma families to health hazards\, forced evictions\, and obstacles to education and employment. \nRoma communities\, as groups facing discrimination based on work and descent\, experience housing deprivation and spatial segregation in ways that mirror the struggles of similarly marginalized communities around the world. From Dalit communities in South Asia to people of African descent in the Americas\, systemic exclusion from adequate housing is a global human rights issue. The challenges Roma face in accessing legal tenure\, public services\, and safe living conditions are part of a broader pattern of structural discrimination that transcends borders. Recognizing these global parallels is essential for building solidarity and applying international human rights frameworks to local housing solutions. \nDespite longstanding recognition of these challenges by EU institutions\, UN agencies\, national governments\, and civil society\, progress remains slow and uneven. Structural racism\, local resistance\, and underinvestment continue to hamper efforts toward inclusive housing policies. \nThis virtual event seeks to bring together key stakeholders – Roma-led NGOs\, EU and UN agencies\, policy experts\, and state actors – to reflect on current realities\, share good practices\, and explore collaborative pathways forward. Special attention will be given to recommendations from recent joint reports and the 2020–2030 EU Roma Strategic Framework. \nObjectives: \n\nExpose the current state of informal Roma settlements across Europe.\nPresent and discuss data\, evidence\, and recommendations from recent joint reports.\nFacilitate dialogue between Roma communities\, international institutions\, and policymakers.\nIdentify promising practices and structural solutions that can be scaled or replicated.\nFoster collaboration across sectors and levels of governance.\n\nTo read more in these issues read our latest report here. \nRegister for the event by scanning the QR code to receive the Zoom Link.
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/beyond-informality-addressing-roma-settlements-in-europe-challenges-solutions-and-the-way-forward/
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