Conference "Roma Youth – Ambassadors for a Corruption-Free Society" at the Mediterranean University of Albania (UMSH) on November 26, 2025
The Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA) successfully held the final conference of the project "Roma Youth – Ambassadors for a Corruption-Free Society" at the Mediterranean University of Albania (UMSH) on November 26, 2025.
The event was opened by IRCA's Executive Director, Mr. Bledar Taho, who highlighted IRCA's ongoing work in empowering young people to become active agents of change in society.
In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Nevila Rama, Vice Rector of the Mediterranean University, emphasized the crucial role of education as a tool to challenge corruption.
Delivering the keynote speech, Ms. Erida Skëndaj, Executive Director of the Albanian Helsinki Committee, underlined the importance of integrity in society and the continuous initiatives undertaken by AHC.
The conference continued with a presentation by Mr. Skerdi Zahaj, lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, who addressed the topic "Psychological Factors and the Phenomenon of Corruption among Youth."
About the Project
The project "Roma Youth – Ambassadors for a Corruption-Free Society" is implemented by IRCA through a sub-grant awarded by the Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) and funded by the European Union under the program "Civil Society Against Corruption: From a Domestic Challenge to a European Response."
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