National Conference "In Action Against Anti-Gypsyism" at the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the University of Tirana on November 21, 2025

Published: November 23, 2025

At the Faculty of Foreign Languages, the conference opened with remarks from Mr. Bledar Taho (IRCA) and Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Kromidha, who emphasized their commitment to promoting diversity, strengthening institutional engagement for introducing Roma language courses at the University, and advancing further initiatives to combat antigypsyism.

Mr. Bledar Taho - Executive Director, Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA)

Opened the conference highlighting the importance of institutional partnerships in combating anti-Gypsyism.

Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Kromidha - Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana

Emphasized the University's commitment to diversity and the introduction of Roma language courses.

This was followed by the presentation of the regional project "Beyond Barriers: Roma Resilience in the Western Balkans", supported by the EU, which aims to empower Roma communities and reduce antigypsyism.

Project Partners: "Beyond Barriers: Roma Resilience in the Western Balkans"

Romalitico
North Macedonia (Lead)
IRCA
Albania
JUROM
Serbia
KALI SARA
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Roma Versitas
Kosovo
INSOK
North Macedonia

This EU-supported regional initiative brings together six organizations from across the Western Balkans to strengthen Roma communities and combat discrimination through coordinated action.

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