TC on Education on the Roma Holocaust, Resistance and Remembrance

Deadline: 10 February 2016
Open to: young Roma activist and scholars
Venue: 16-22 March 2016, Heppenheim/Heidelberg Germany

Description

The Tom Lantos Institute, the Documentation and Cultural Centre of German Sinti and Roma and the ternYpe International Roma Youth Network organises a training course on Education on the Roma Holocaust, Resistance and Remembrance, to be held between 16-22 March 2016 in Heidelberg, Germany.

The training-course aims to build the capacity of Roma and non-Roma educators and youth leaders, as well as their youth organisations in their work on remembrance, Holocaust and human rights education in order to challenge stereotypes, anti-Gypsyism and racism.

The project gives special attention to the theme of Romani Resistance during World War II, as well as to educational work through oral history and testimonies of survivors. It strives to enable young Roma activist and scholars to collect and/or analyse testimonies in order to produce knowledge about acts of resistance performed by Roma during the Holocaust and in its aftermath.

Eligibility

Young Roma activist and scholars.

Costs

Accommodation and catering will be covered by the organisers, and travel costs will be reimbursed if presenting the original tickets and invoices.

How to apply?

Applications through the online application form are welcome until 10 February 2016. More information on the training call are available in the official call here.

For more information please visit the official website.

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