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International Roma Women's Network



The International Roma Women's Network was launched on World Roma Day (April 8) 2003, bringing Roma women from 18 European countries together to lobby governments for the rights of Roma women and increase the visibility of Roma culture. IRWN is the first group to bring together Roma women’s groups from Eastern and Western Europe.  The organization includes Roma, Sinti, Gypsies and Travellers.

AP was instrumental in the formation of IRWN. In 2002, AP board members met with IRWN founders to develop an advocacy strategy and to brainstorm the networking role they would have at a regional and international level. In 2003, AP held a series of training sessions with the IRWN's committee, aimed at helping its members communicate as a “virtual” network and designate clear job responsibilities. While the network formed, AP hosted IRWN’s documents and charter on the AP website. We continue to support IRWN members by publicizing their campaigns.








July 25, 2007
IRWN Protest Against Miss Roma International Competition
Romea.cz

June 2005
EUMC Roundtable: International Roma Women Network
European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia

July 22, 2004
Divided We Fall
The Guardian



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