The Roma Policy & Campaigning project aims to empower Roma communities to exercise their rights and respond to inequalities and injustices they face. 

The Project's objectives include: 
  • To mobilise Roma communities/ NGOs through coordinating Roma-led campaigns;
  • To empower Roma communities through leadership & community development;
  • To influence regional/ national polices and practice so that they address Roma-specific needs.

​This is achieved through activities such as:
  • Support and training for Roma advocates;
  • Facilitating Roma-led peer advocacy;
  • Facilitating the Roma Rights Forum (RRF);
  • Creating opportunities for Roma advocates. professionals and organisations to meet with local, regional and/or national authorities, services and policy makers to ensure that Roma voices are publicly both spoken and heard; and
  • Providing statutory and non-statutory agencies with information about the needs of Roma migrants based on evidence from RRF, Roma focus group meetings, research and our casework;
  • Working to increase awareness, recognition and inclusion of Roma-specific needs in regional/ national policies and practice. 
  • Highlighting the successful development of Roma communities throughout the country working together to achieve greater Roma integration in the UK.
 
In the recent years, Roma Support Group has emerged as a leading organisation influencing Roma relevant local, regional and national policy development. We have also developed into a trusted partner for other organisations working to influence policy development and for public services seeking input from Roma communities. Furthermore, we have increased our capacity and skills to support Roma advocates, professionals and organisations to contribute to local, regional and national policy development relevant for Roma. 

Our regular and varied contact with Roma families, particularly in London but also throughout the country, gives us a great responsibility. This includes the need to empower Roma community members themselves to speak to decision-makers about their experiences. The project recognises that the world can be a better place if Roma communities are seen, valued and respected.

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ROMA RIGHTS FORUM
(All pdf documents) Previous meeting agendas and minutes 
Roma Refugee and Migrant Forum (No longer active)
Documentation for Roma Refugee and Migrants Forum meetings (no longer active)

(All pdf documents)Previous meeting agendas and minutes
Further Documents related to the project
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The Roma Support Group is a registered Charity (No. 1103782)​ 
and a Company Limited by Guarantee 
​registered in England and Wales, (No. 0464598).
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