Call for participation of Romani LGBTIQ+ people
19 March 2024
Apply now to join the transformative journey of our RoMagic project!
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a movement that aims to document and challenge the oppression faced by LGBTIQ+ Roma whilst also celebrating and affirming their identities. Your participation will contribute to a broader understanding and recognition of the LGBTIQ+ Romani experience, paving the way for a more inclusive and just future.
This is an invitation to LGBTIQ+ individuals of Romani origin to engage in a landmark project, led by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), Vojvodjanski Romski Centar in Serbia, and RomaJust in Romania. We will amplify the voices, experiences, and rights of LGBTIQ+ Roma through a series of artistic, creative, and collaborative efforts.
Through a combination of photography, audio, film, online and physical exhibitions, and the production of a living photo catalogue in digital formats, we aim to challenge existing prejudices within Romani communities and the wider society by rendering the life experience and personal narratives of LGBTIQ+ Roma visible to diverse audiences across Europe. Your knowledge and personal testimonies will contribute to the wider endeavour of ensuring LGBTIQ+ Romani history does not go unrecorded, oppression does not go unchallenged, and that the LGBTIQ+ Romani contribution to the arts and culture in Europe is fully acknowledged.
Embrace this chance to stand with your community, share your story, and contribute to a legacy of empowerment and visibility.
Participation Details:
- Format: In-person and Online
- In-person gathering: Athens, Greece, on the 25th – 26th May 2024
- Online collaboration: Continues until the exhibition launch in 2025
- Support offered: All travel, accommodation, and food expenses will be covered by the organisers.
- GDPR Compliance: Participants will be required to sign consent forms, adhering to the GDPR policies of the ERRC and our partner organisations.
Criteria for participation:
This call is exclusively open to individuals who are:
- Of Romani origin
- Identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Intersex, Queer+ community
- Live in Europe
Application Process:
If you are a member of the LGBTIQ+ Romani community and are passionate about making a difference through this innovative project, we invite you to apply.
Please submit your CV along with a motivation letter (no more than 500 words) explaining your personal story that you are comfortable sharing, your interest, and how you hope to contribute to the project. Applications should be sent to ana.jovanovic@errc.org.
Applications are accepted until 23:59 CET, March 31st, 2024.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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