The report on Roma youth and women in Turkey within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals is now out. This comprehensive study highlights how systemic discrimination, deep poverty, and social exclusion continue to shape the lives of Roma communities, particularly women and young people. It underscores that inequalities in education, employment, health, and participation…
This powerful opinion piece by Shweta Katti challenges the global development sector to move beyond amplifying survivor stories and toward genuinely supporting survivor leadership. Drawing from her lived experience growing up in Mumbai’s red-light area, she makes a compelling case for shifting power, trust, and resources to communities themselves—highlighting how survivor-led initiatives like Kranti are…
When we talk about climate change, we often focus on rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental damage. But behind these headlines are human stories and many of them are still not being heard. Read more here. At a recent event during the Commission on the Status of Women, activists and community leaders came together to…
“When Roma women bring cases to court, they are not only defending their own rights. They are challenging systems that have excluded generations and reshaping the meaning of equality in Europe“ ~ Senada Sali On International Women’s Day, we recognise the vital role Roma women play in advancing justice and equality across Europe. Through courage,…
The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFOD) has released a powerful Call to Action: Advancing Gender Equality by Recognizing Women Discriminated on Work and Descent at CSW70. This paper highlights the persistent exclusion of Dalit, Roma, Burakumin, Haratin, Quilombola, Palenque, and other descent-based communities from global gender equality frameworks. It underscores…
