Events
Commemorative events were held to mark the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Roma Genocide
On August 2, 2025, commemorative events were held at the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Preserve to mark the International Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. The mourning ceremony brought together the Roma community, representatives of the state, international organizations, diplomats, and cultural figures.
Roma Holocaust Victims to Be Commemorated in Kyiv
On August 2–3, commemorative events marking the International Remembrance Day of the Roma Genocide will take place at the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Preserve in Kyiv. The program includes a memorial march, an official remembrance ceremony, the opening of the exhibition “Invisible. Resilience: Past and Present of the Roma”, and a memorial music evening.
Position of the NGO “ARCA” Regarding the Situation Around NABU and SAPO
Our organization, alongside many others, works daily to bring closer the day when Ukraine becomes a full-fledged member of the European community — democratic, open, and equal for all. We are genuinely concerned about the current developments in the country, as they pose a threat to societal unity. Yet it is precisely unity that must be our top priority right now. We call on all actors to avoid provoking division and tension, which could have long-term consequences.
Official Statement on the Incident in Velykyi Bereznyi
We are deeply concerned by reports of an incident in the town of Velykyi Bereznyi, where two officers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine were injured as a result of a conflict. At the same time, we are equally troubled by the way this situation has been portrayed in the media.
Open Letter from the Roma Civil Society of Ukraine
Open Letter from the Roma Civil Society of Ukraine to the Ukrainian People, Government, and the International Community On April 8, we observe International Roma Day.This day is not just about celebration. It is a day of remembrance, dignity, and struggle. A day when we speak of the pain of historical trauma, of ongoing discrimination, of the challenges in preserving our language and culture.
Молодіжна агенція з адвокації ромської культури «АРКА» запрошує до своєї команди SMM-менеджера/ку
ГО «АРКА» шукає SMM-менеджера/ку. Якщо ви вмієте говорити про серйозні речі доступно та цікаво, знаєте, як достукатися до різних аудиторій, маєте достатньо амбіцій до втілення масштабних міжнародних проєктів, зацікавлені в побудові толерантного суспільства в Україні, то вам до нас!
Day of Ukrainian Unity and Liberty
Today, we are celebrating Day of Ukrainian Unity and Liberty. This holiday reminds us of the unity of our nation, of our common goal and our strength which helps us overcome any difficulty. For our multi-ethnic country where each culture is a part of the grand mosaic, this holiday is of particular importance.
August 24th — Ukrainian Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! Romanis very well remember how nations were exterminated. Nowadays, Russia is doing just that. The history repeats itself.
Address on the occasion of the Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day
From the beginning of August to the end of September, we honor the memory of innocent men, women, and children who were tortured during World War II because of the Nazi policy of ethnocide. On August 2, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Roma genocide. Commemorative events with the participation of high-ranking international representatives and Roma organizations took place in the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Statement by Roma and pro-Roma civil society
We are deeply concerned about the public statements made by Mr. Viktor Andrusiv, a former advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, during an interview. In his statement, Mr. Andrusiv used offensive language that reinforces negative stereotypes, comparing citizens who evade conscription in Ukraine to Roma.