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International Romani Day

insidethegatesApril 8 is International Romani Day. This day is intended to draw attention to the culture, history, and issues of the Romani people, highlighting the contribution of the Romani community worldwide.  This date serves as a symbol of respect for the multifaceted identity of the Roma while also reminding us of the challenges they continue to face today.
In Ukraine, the Roma people have always been and remain an integral part of our shared history and present. In difficult times, we stand together in solidarity, demonstrating resilience, strength of spirit, and unity in the fight for freedom, dignity, and a better future.
How did this day originate?
On April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress was held in London. It marked the first official adoption of the Romani flag and anthem, as well as the establishment of key directions for the global movement advocating for Roma rights. International Romani Day is not only a day of remembrance but also a call to combat prejudice, uphold human rights, and embrace diversity as a shared value.
The Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies researches the history, culture, and genocide of the Roma in Ukraine during the Nazi occupation and World War II. Educational and research materials in Ukrainian are available on our official website:

● Roma: Myths and Facts – Teachers' manual on combating Romaphobia

● The Nazi Genocide of Roma in Ukraine (1941–1944) – Educational materials

● Genocide of Roma in Ukraine during WWII – Conference materials (Kyiv, October 2016)

● Persecution and Murder of Roma in Ukraine during WWII – Collection of documents and memoirs

By learning more about each other, we strengthen unity.

 

 

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  • Exhibition “(No) Children’s Stories” in Kovel

    After its run in Kyiv in April, the exhibition (No) Children’s Stories will be hosted in Kovel from May 5 to 22, 2026. Created by the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies with support from the international project Paths of Memory III.

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  • International Educational Seminar in Krakow

    On April 24-26, 2026, the first part of the international educational project The Holocaust as a Starting Point: Ukrainian-Polish Dialogue took place in Krakow. The event was organized by the Shoah Memorial  (Paris) in partnership with the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies (Kyiv) and ORE (Warsaw). Ukraine was represented by 20 history and social studies teachers from 14 regions of the country.

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    On April 13, 2026, history teacher from Cherkasy Halyna Korniienko, trainer and staff member of the Ukrainian Center for Holocaust Studies, held a workshop for educators of the Cherkasy region.

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  • Bulletin «Lessons of the Holocaust», № 1 (85), 2026

    Dear colleagues! The fresh issue of information-pedagogical bulletin of UCHS «Lessons of the Holocaust», № 1 (85), January-March, 2026 has been published.

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    On April 10, 2026, a discussion was held at the Sens bookstore in Kyiv, organized by Hromadske Radio in partnership with UNESCO Ukraine. The event explored the history of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, cultural influences, shared traumas, and identity formation.

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