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Roma and Sinti genocide

This page brings together ODIHR’s work on the Roma and Sinti genocide, including news, statements and resources.

It highlights the importance of remembrance, education and recognition in addressing anti-Roma racism today, and supports efforts to preserve the history and dignity of Roma and Sinti communities across the OSCE region.

Press release

Remembering past atrocities is vital to combat current racism and discrimination perpetrated against Roma and Sinti, OSCE human rights office says

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2025

Press release

Knowledge of the Roma genocide is vital to overcome prejudice and strengthen our democracies, OSCE human rights office says

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2024

Press release

By honouring the memory of Roma genocide victims we help fight discrimination today, OSCE human rights head says

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2023

Press release

Remembering the Roma genocide goes beyond commemoration to fight today’s intolerance, OSCE human rights head says

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2022

Press release

OSCE/ODIHR calls for remembrance of and education about Roma genocide as key to avoiding recurrence of past atrocities

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 August 2020

Press release

Education is key to avoiding the mistakes of the past, say OSCE and UN human rights representatives on Roma Genocide Remembrance Day

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2019

Press release

ODIHR Director Gísladóttir praises efforts to promote awareness and recognition of Roma and Sinti genocide in WWII, stresses more can be done

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2017

Press release

ODIHR Director Link and IHRA Chair Constantinescu, on day to commemorate genocide against Roma and Sinti, say greater efforts needed to protect endangered memorial sites and ensure dignity of victims

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 August 2016

Press release

Holocaust remembrance reminds us of the need to work for tolerance and non-discrimination in our societies, say keynote speakers at OSCE Permanent Council

OSCE Chairpersonship 21 January 2016

Guide / manual / handbook

Teaching about and Commemorating the Roma and Sinti Genocide: Practices within the OSCE Area

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 November 2015

News Item

Remembrance and education are crucial in countering anti-Roma racism and anti-Semitism, say OSCE/ODIHR representatives

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 November 2015

Story

Educating about the Roma genocide to counter today’s discrimination

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

Press release

ODIHR Director Link calls for greater efforts to educate youth about the Roma and Sinti genocide, ahead of the anniversary of the liquidation of the “Gypsy camp” at Auschwitz-Birkenau

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 31 July 2015

News Item

Education about Roma and Sinti genocide is vital to countering discrimination today, say participants at OSCE/ODIHR seminar

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 23 April 2015

Press release

Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the “Gypsy camp” liquidation at Auschwitz-Birkenau, OSCE/ODIHR Director calls for leaders to speak out against anti-Roma rhetoric, scapegoating

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 August 2014

News Item

Teaching of the Roma and Sinti genocide is crucial to addressing discrimination, say participants at OSCE meeting

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 June 2014

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Remembering past atrocities is vital to combat current racism and discrimination perpetrated against Roma and Sinti, OSCE human rights office says

Knowledge of the Roma genocide is vital to overcome prejudice and strengthen our democracies, OSCE human rights office says

By honouring the memory of Roma genocide victims we help fight discrimination today, OSCE human rights head says

Remembering the Roma genocide goes beyond commemoration to fight today’s intolerance, OSCE human rights head says

OSCE/ODIHR calls for remembrance of and education about Roma genocide as key to avoiding recurrence of past atrocities

Education is key to avoiding the mistakes of the past, say OSCE and UN human rights representatives on Roma Genocide Remembrance Day

ODIHR Director Gísladóttir praises efforts to promote awareness and recognition of Roma and Sinti genocide in WWII, stresses more can be done

ODIHR Director Link and IHRA Chair Constantinescu, on day to commemorate genocide against Roma and Sinti, say greater efforts needed to protect endangered memorial sites and ensure dignity of victims

Holocaust remembrance reminds us of the need to work for tolerance and non-discrimination in our societies, say keynote speakers at OSCE Permanent Council

Teaching about and Commemorating the Roma and Sinti Genocide: Practices within the OSCE Area

Remembrance and education are crucial in countering anti-Roma racism and anti-Semitism, say OSCE/ODIHR representatives

Educating about the Roma genocide to counter today’s discrimination

ODIHR Director Link calls for greater efforts to educate youth about the Roma and Sinti genocide, ahead of the anniversary of the liquidation of the “Gypsy camp” at Auschwitz-Birkenau

Education about Roma and Sinti genocide is vital to countering discrimination today, say participants at OSCE/ODIHR seminar

Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the “Gypsy camp” liquidation at Auschwitz-Birkenau, OSCE/ODIHR Director calls for leaders to speak out against anti-Roma rhetoric, scapegoating

Teaching of the Roma and Sinti genocide is crucial to addressing discrimination, say participants at OSCE meeting

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

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