Researchers from 5 countries, at the III Edition of the Scientific Conference dedicated to Nicolae Gheorghe

The Roma Education Fund Romania, in collaboration with the Master of Roma Studies and the Faculty of Political Sciences at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA) in Bucharest, Romania, organized the third edition of the International Scientific Conference on “Gheorghianism (Nicolae Gheorghe’s Doctrine) and the Foundations of the Roma Nation”.

The event took place between November 8-9 in Bucharest. The official opening was held at Roma Hub, the new premises of Roma Education Fund, a venue that is shared with its partners from the Roma for Europe Network. This event brought together distinguished speakers, students, and members of civil society to discuss the influential ideas of Nicolae Gheorghe, the father of Roma civic activism in Romania and a reformer of the international Roma movement.

The studies were showcased on November 9 at the Master of Roma Studies halls at SNSPA. More than 25 researchers, PhD candidates, and master’s students presented their work to the audience. The topics included: “Roma at the Beginning of the Communist Regime: Perspectives on Social History” by Manuela Marin, PhD, “Roma Women: From Stigmatization to Affirmation. Stories of the Struggle to Exist Throughout History” by the PhD student Luiza Medeleanu, “Roma Resistance: Mobilizing Marketplace Resources” by Tana Licsandru, PhD, and Cristina Galalae, PhD or “Romania’s Holy War: The Situation of the Roma in the Romanian Army” by the researcher Grant T. Harward.

A special committee from the University will select the best presentations, which will be published in the upcoming edition of the Political Sphere Magazine, continuing the tradition established in the first two editions.

This multidisciplinary approach of the event shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of the Roma to society, championing a more inclusive and truthful portrayal of our history and identity. By exploring the Roma experience from diverse angles, researchers can craft more impactful policies and initiatives, tackling the challenges faced by the Roma community head-on and advancing the cause of social justice and equality.