City council and Roma community: building partnerships for real change

Strengthening Roma–city council cooperation through dialogue and cultural initiatives in Odesa

A powerful step toward progress!

The Roma Human Rights Center team, together with partners from the Chiricli Foundation, held a key meeting with representatives of the Odesa city council.

This dialogue focused on solving urgent issues facing the Roma community and finding ways to move forward together.

📌 Key discussion topics:

• Inclusion and support for the Roma population

• Promoting Roma culture through success stories

• Challenging harmful stereotypes in society

• Launching cultural and youth-led initiatives

The meeting with Odesa mayor Hennadii Trukhanov was especially valuable — he expressed openness to collaboration and support for Roma-focused programs.

Such meetings with the city council are vital for building shared understanding and long-term cooperation. We’re grateful to our partners and look forward to real progress through dialogue.