royharper:

ukrainian roma are stuck in war zones with nowhere to go

there are roughly 400,000 roma in ukraine. it is estimated that 30,000 have no form of ID. our brothers and sisters in ukraine have long suffered under ukraine’s right-wing policies and now many can’t even escape the country as russia continues its invasion. ukrainian roma are being expected to fight for a country that hates them. i urge that you keep them in mind and educate yourself about the history of antigypsyism in ukraine by at least reading the thread below:

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additionally, here is some news about ukrainian roma efforts during the war and the refugee crisis:

Roma in the Czech Republic and Slovakia join aid efforts for victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine - Romea.cz

Viktor Chovka: Roma in the Ukrainian Army are fighting the Russian occupiers, we were born in Ukraine and are defending it - Romea.cz

Roma from Kherson oblast in Ukraine capture tank from Russian occupiers - Romea.cz

here are some crowdfunds and organizations you can direct your support and money to:

Fundraising for Roma families in Ukrainian crisis

Podpořte nejvíce válkou ohrožené romské děti a rodiny na Ukrajině!

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