Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities
Local authorities are one of the main actors contributing towards providing a safe and thriving environment for the local
communities they represent. Some of the local communities, such as the Roma, are finding it more difficult to engage with the
opportunities available or to work with their local services. Challenges Roma experience especially in areas such as housing
and child protection need both an increased attention and an improved collaboration. This would enable a fairer access for
those from the Roma communities.
We appreciate efforts local authorities are doing to improve the situation.
We thank you for taking time to read about the Mishto Campaign.
To support local authorities commit to the campaign we have developed the Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities and Mishto
Guidance for Housing and Child Protection Services.
Please read them (by clicking the links below) and/or share them with those who can make things happen.
communities they represent. Some of the local communities, such as the Roma, are finding it more difficult to engage with the
opportunities available or to work with their local services. Challenges Roma experience especially in areas such as housing
and child protection need both an increased attention and an improved collaboration. This would enable a fairer access for
those from the Roma communities.
We appreciate efforts local authorities are doing to improve the situation.
We thank you for taking time to read about the Mishto Campaign.
To support local authorities commit to the campaign we have developed the Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities and Mishto
Guidance for Housing and Child Protection Services.
Please read them (by clicking the links below) and/or share them with those who can make things happen.
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Further information for Local Authorities
How can a local authority sign the mishto pledge?
To confirm its commitment to the pledge a local authority should send the following details to Mihai Bica of Roma Support Group at [email protected]:
- A link to a public statement by a local authority representative expressing their commitment to the pledge indicating actions completed or planed which contribute to the Mishto Campaign aims. This can be done through the local authority website or social media accounts.
- Contact details of a named contact person.
- Local authority social media handles.
What happens after a local authority signs the mishto pledge?
After committing to the pledge:
- The local authority will be named as a Mishto Local Authority and listed on the List of Mishto Local Authorities available on this page.
- The local authority will be offered a Certificate of Mishto Local Authority and be granted permission to use this publicly.
- The local authority will be provided with the Mishto Campaign Logo and be granted permission to use this publicly
- The local authority named contact or other contact as relevant will be invited to join the Roma Rights Forum meeting quarterly.
When able to demonstrate significant progress towards the Mishto Pledge commitments
This can be just after signing the pledge if the local authority has already put in place measures as stated in the Mishto Pledge or at a later stage when the local authority has made significant progress towards the Mishto Pledge commitments.
- The local authority will be provided with the Mishto Quality Mark logo and granted permission to use this publicly.
After the first year
After the first year the named contact person will be sent and asked to fill in two online surveys to serve the campaign’s monitoring purposes. Local authorities will receive two such surveys: one for the housing department and one for the local children services. These can be filled in by other relevant persons.
Support the Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities
Whether you are from the Roma communities yourself, a supporter from the wider community, or you think this is something
your team should know about please use and share the below leaflet to spread the word on the Mishto Campaign and our
Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities.
your team should know about please use and share the below leaflet to spread the word on the Mishto Campaign and our
Mishto Pledge for Local Authorities.
List of mishto local authorities
List of local authorities who commit to the pledge
