Solidarity with the Roma and Sinti communities

On February 17, a serious act of racism was committed against the Italian Romanes community in the Municipality of Acquappesa, in the province of Cosenza. The plaque placed to commemorate the Samudaripen (the Nazi-Fascist genocide of the Roma, Sinti, and Manouches) was desecrated: broken in half and thrown onto the street.

Through research work carried out within various projects, most recently Regard (REmembering Genocide Against Roma Discrimination) and ACE (Active Citizenship in Europe Roma participation against discrimination. Building trust between Roma communities and civil society), CNR-IRPPS contributes to the respect for the rights of minorities in Italy and to the fight against anti-Gypsyism.

In denouncing the gravity of this event, which affects a community present in Italy for over six centuries, the Institute reaffirms its commitment, together with other social organizations such as the Union of Italian Romanes Communities and cultural figures, to counter anti-Gypsyism and to promote the inclusion of Roma and Sinti.