| International Conference
THE ROMA BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE
Reflections upon genocide, recognition and
the resurgence of extremism and anti-gypsyism
~ Report on the International Conference ~
Date and location
Sunday May 6 2012; 10.00 - 17.00 in the Eggert Hall of the Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam (private)
Preliminary program
Morning:
- Prof. Gerard Baumgartner (University of Graz): The process of exclusion and persecution of Roma and Sinti during the 1930s
- Interview with Zoni Weisz: The personal story of a Sinti survivor
- Mrs. Julia von dem Knesebeck: The lack of recognition of Roma and Sinti suffering and losses
Afternoon:
- Jarmila Balazová (Czech Republic), Ágnes Dároczí (Hungary) and Michelle Mila van Burik (Triana, the Netherlands) on the actual position of Roma and Sinti in their respective countries
- Round table discussion
- Mr. H. ScicLuna, Coordinator within the Council of Europe on Roma Affairs, closing statement (requested)
Moderator: Huub van Baar (Amsterdam University)
Language: The conference language is English.
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