Memory. History. Human rights. Education. Action.

Challenging school segregation is an important part of our work.

We have monitored and documented situations in which Roma children have been separated from other pupils and have received different educational opportunities or conditions.

Every child has the right to a quality education, free from discrimination and segregation.

We support an inclusive education system in which Roma and non-Roma children can learn together and have equal rights, resources and opportunities.

We have also focused on situations in which Roma people have experienced discrimination or unequal access to healthcare.

The right to healthcare and the right to be treated with dignity must apply equally to everyone.

No person should receive different treatment because of their ethnicity.

Through monitoring and advocacy, we promote equal access to healthcare and respect for the dignity of every individual.

Another area of our work has involved monitoring situations in which Roma people have reported violence, intimidation, abuse or discriminatory treatment by law enforcement authorities.

We believe that allegations of abuse must be properly documented and investigated and that fundamental human rights must be respected in all circumstances.

We have monitored cases in which Roma families and communities have faced forced or unlawful evictions and serious housing difficulties.

An eviction can have consequences far beyond the loss of a home.

Children may lose access to education, families may struggle to access healthcare, and people can lose employment, stability and essential support networks.

Housing must therefore be understood not only as an administrative or social issue, but also as a matter of human rights, dignity and equality.

Environmental racism is another issue to which we draw attention.

Marginalised Roma communities can find themselves living in areas affected by pollution, waste, inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation, limited access to clean water and other environmental conditions that affect health and quality of life.

These issues should not be viewed simply as administrative or social problems.

They can directly affect people’s health, safety, education and dignity.

We believe that every community has the right to a safe and healthy environment and that no community should be left living in unsafe or undignified conditions because of poverty or marginalisation.

Since 2014, our work has developed in the United Kingdom.

Our experience in human rights has been complemented by a strong focus on education, historical memory and remembrance of the Holocaust of the Roma.

Promoting Roma history is a central part of our work.

We organise and participate in educational presentations and awareness-raising activities for young people, communities, institutions and the wider public.

As part of our educational work, we also address the history of Roma slavery in the Romanian Principalities.

For approximately five centuries, Roma people were held in slavery in Moldavia and Wallachia.

This is a fundamental part of Roma history and must be acknowledged, understood and remembered.

Teaching this history is important for understanding the long-term consequences of marginalisation, discrimination and exclusion, as well as the historical experiences of Roma communities.

Promoting the memory of the Holocaust of the Roma is one of the central areas of our work.

During the Second World War, Roma and Sinti people were persecuted by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.

Roma people were arrested, deported, imprisoned, subjected to forced labour and killed.

The exact number of victims remains unknown, as historical records are incomplete and many victims were never properly recorded.

Estimates vary considerably. Some sources and research give figures ranging from 500,000 to 2 million Roma and Sinti victims, while other historical institutions use lower estimates.

These differences reflect the enormous difficulties involved in documenting the full scale of the crimes committed against Roma and Sinti people during the Second World War.

For us, every victim represents a person, a family and a story.

That is why the Holocaust of the Roma must be remembered, taught and passed on to future generations.

Roma Holocaust Memorial Centre organises and supports commemorative events dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust of the Roma.

These events have brought together Lord Mayors, Members of Parliament, local councillors, representatives of local authorities, civil society organisations, members of the Roma community and members of the wider local community.

Commemoration is not only a moment of remembrance.

It is also an opportunity for education, awareness and reflection.

By bringing this history into the public space, we seek to honour the victims and strengthen our collective commitment to challenging racism and discrimination today.

The memorial was created through donations and contributions, making it, above all, a community project.

Every contribution, regardless of its size, helped turn an idea into a permanent place of remembrance.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the memorial — those who made financial donations, members of the community, organisations, volunteers, supporters and everyone who provided financial, practical, logistical or moral support.

Without the generosity, solidarity and commitment of those who believed in this project, the memorial would not have been possible.

This memorial does not belong to one individual or one organisation.

It is the result of a collective effort and stands as a place of remembrance for the Roma community and for the victims of the Holocaust of the Roma.

Every contribution helped create a place that will remain for future generations:

The memorial is located in a central public space in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the Civic Centre area.

The location carries particular significance.

The memory of the Holocaust of the Roma is not hidden away or reserved solely for the Roma community.

It has a visible place in public life and can be seen by residents, visitors, students, young people and representatives of public institutions.

Through this memorial, the history of the Holocaust of the Roma has become a visible part of Newcastle’s public memory.

The message of the memorial is simple and powerful: forgotten no more.

The memorial is a place of remembrance, education and reflection.

It ensures that the history of the Holocaust of the Roma has a visible and permanent place within the public space of Newcastle.

It is a reminder that the victims must never disappear from our collective memory.

Young people are an important priority for Roma Holocaust Memorial Centre.

Through educational activities, presentations and discussions, we encourage young people to discover Roma history and understand the impact of racism and discrimination.

We believe that meaningful change requires dialogue.

Over the years, our work in the United Kingdom has involved engagement with local councillors, Members of Parliament, Lord Mayors and local authority representatives.

We have raised awareness of the experiences of Roma communities, discrimination, Roma history and the Holocaust of the Roma, while advocating for greater recognition of Roma history and stronger participation of Roma people in public life.

Our work does not end with remembrance.

Looking to the future, Roma Holocaust Memorial Centre aims to establish a dedicated Centre for the Documentation and Study of the Holocaust of the Roma in the United Kingdom.

The proposed centre would provide a permanent space for the collection, preservation, documentation and study of historical records, testimonies, photographs, documents and personal stories relating to the Holocaust of the Roma.

It would support research and education, making the history of the Holocaust of the Roma more accessible to researchers, educators, students, young people and the wider public.

A particular focus would be placed on preserving the voices and experiences of survivors, families and communities, ensuring that their stories are not lost and can be passed on to future generations.

The centre would also aim to develop educational resources, exhibitions, public lectures, research projects and partnerships with universities, museums, archives, memorial institutions and other organisations working in the fields of Holocaust remembrance and Roma history.