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Remembering the Romani Holocaust in Slovakia BAFF SA sheds light on the plight of Roma during the 1940s, highlighting dire conditions and the resilience of survivors. Home / Voices Voices Get the latest news, insights and updates on minority and indigenous rights from experts, activists and allies. 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Communities Search No results. Themes Search No results. Content types Search No results. Search Sort by Oldest first Newest first Latest View all 9 May 2024 Uganda’s missing minorities While the missing communities will be counted up in the census, they are still living in a state that tells them they don’t count. Learn more 6 May 2024 Strengthening minority rights in Croatia The 'Human Voices' campaign seeks to dismantle prejudices, reduce discrimination and foster understanding of diverse identities. Learn more 30 April 2024 Lebanon must address surge in violence against Syrian refugees Minority Rights Group strongly condemns an unprecedented surge in violence targeting Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Learn more Load more Sofa Talks View all 14 December 2023 Ways of raising awareness – A Sofa Talk with Elahe Zivardar Join us on 14 December and hear from an inspiring woman about how it is possible to raise awareness and document injustice, even from… Learn more 17 October 2023 ​Voices of the Nations of Russia – A Sofa Talk with Maria Ochir-Goryaeva​ Join us on 17 October and hear from an inspiring woman about what it means to advocate for indigenous rights in Russia! Maria Alexandrovna… Learn more 15 May 2023 Afro-Colombian Day and Life – A Sofa Talk with Angelica Ricaurte Villalobos Join us right before Afro-Colombian Day (21 May) and hear from an inspiring human rights activist what it means to advocate for social… Learn more Load more Minority stories View all 11 February 2020 Japan’s Minorities and Indigenous Peoples: A History of Denial This online resource profiles Japan’s minorities, indigenous peoples and immigrants. From hate speech and discrimination to exploitation and invisibility, the different challenges experienced by these groups are still entrenched in Japanese society today. Japan Women Minority stories Learn more Learn more 19 August 2019 Freedom from hate Five organisations from Eastern Europe came together to address the growing concern of online discrimination and hate speech against Europe's biggest minority community, the Roma. Central and Eastern Europe Women Minority stories Learn more Learn more Load more Digital reports View all 20 June 2023 Minority and Indigenous Trends 2023: Focus on water The world is experiencing an unprecedented water crisis. From drought to floods and food...