Programme area specifics
with majority populations is key to changing attitudes, combatting stereotypes and hate speech, and targeting public institutions. Roma-led initiatives are particularly encouraged. An intersectional approach should be applied, taking into consideration that Roma might experience multiple forms of discrimination at once based on ethnicity together with, for example age, class, gender and sexual orientation. Integrated approaches to social inclusion should holistically interconnect education and training, employment, housing, health, and non- discrimination. Innovative pilot projects that can be upscaled and replicated, for example in access to housing and addressing the negative impacts of environmental issues on Roma, are encouraged. Measures should promote, where possible, desegregation and prevent reinforcement of segregation. Geographical targeting of support to municipalities and regions with marginalised Roma communities should be considered. Empowerment of Roma can be addressed through life skills development, building confidence to advocate for
rights and play an active part in community-based initiatives, as well as through positive role models. In particular for the empowerment of Roma youth, focus should be placed on building up the next generation of Roma leaders. Interventions may also address environmental justice and the intersection between public health and safety concerns linked to environmental and climate change impacts, and the social exclusion faced by Roma.
• A participatory approach shall be applied throughout the programme cycle. This includes consultation with key Roma and pro- Roma stakeholders in the development of programmes and calls. • All programmes shall include capacity building measures for Roma civil society organisations. • Investment in infrastructure and equipment (hard measures) shall only be supported alongside capacity building, training, or experience sharing (soft measures). • The maximum level of funding for investment in infrastructure and equipment
Key actors and beneficiaries
Regional and local authorities and Roma and pro-Roma civil society are key actors. Partnerships with public authorities and local action groups are encouraged. Non- Roma and majority populations should also be targeted. International organisations with competence in Roma inclusion and empowerment can be useful partners. Roma and Roma communities are the primary end beneficiaries.
(hard measures) shall be set in the memorandum of understanding or, exceptionally, in the programme agreement.
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