nič o romih brez romov / nothing about roma without roma

Program Nič o Romih brez Romov prispeva k bolj premišljenemu in uspešnemu oblikovanju rešitev za sobivanje Romov in večinskega prebivalstva.

Odnosi med romsko skupnostjo in večinsko družbo so, zlasti v Jugovzhodni Sloveniji, izrazito napeti, kar kaže na to, da dosedanji pristopi niso bili dovolj uspešni. Pri iskanju rešitev pogosto niso bili celostno upoštevani medsebojno povezani vzroki za slabšo vključenost Romov, romska skupnost pa praviloma ni sodelovala pri načrtovanju ukrepov, temveč je bila z njimi zgolj seznanjena. Premalo prostora so dobili tudi predlogi strokovnjakov in organizacij, ki z Romi vsakodnevno delajo ter dobro poznajo njihov način razmišljanja in življenjske razmere.

Program ta pristop spreminja. Njegov namen je okrepiti sodelovanje, dialog in skupno iskanje rešitev:

• Romsko skupnost krepi za aktivno sodelovanje v dialogu. Pomagal jim bo pridobiti znanje in samozavest, da izrazijo svoje mnenje, sodelujejo v razpravah in so vključeni v odločitve, ki vplivajo na njihovo prihodnost. Ker je pomembno, da posameznike pri tem podpira skupnost, bo pozornost namenjena tudi grajenju odnosov znotraj romskih naselij.
• Program povezuje organizacije, ki z Romi delajo ali se z njimi srečujejo pri svojem delu, ter zagotavlja, da njihovi strokovni pogledi in izkušnje dobijo večjo težo pri oblikovanju rešitev.
• Spodbuja iskanje celovitejših odgovorov tudi na območjih, kjer ustrezni programi za Rome še ne obstajajo.

Načrtovani rezultati

Rezultati programa bodo vidni v spremenjenem načinu sodelovanja med romsko skupnostjo, organizacijami in odločevalci:

• Z okrepitvijo vključevanja Romov v dialog in javni prostor bo vsaj deset Rominj in Romov prevzelo vlogo povezovalcev med največjim romskim naseljem Brezje in večinsko skupnostjo. Sodelovali bodo pri dejavnostih v romskem naselju in zunaj njega, prispevali k izmenjavi informacij in boljšemu razumevanju ter se kot sogovorniki vključevali v javne dogodke in medije. To bo omogočilo bolj uravnoteženo poročanje in večjo prepoznavnost romskih pogledov. Vsaj dva predstavnika romske skupnosti se bosta odločila za kandidaturo v enem od lokalnih organov odločanja, kar bo okrepilo sodelovanje Romov pri oblikovanju odločitev na lokalni ravni.
• Program bo okrepil sodelovanje med organizacijami, ki izvajajo programe za Rome. V Jugovzhodni Sloveniji bo vzpostavljena mreža izvajalcev, ki bo povezovala njihovo znanje in izkušnje ter pripravila vsaj dva skupna predloga izboljšav za pristojne institucije in odločevalce. Na državni ravni bo pri Socialni zbornici Slovenije ustanovljena sekcija socialnovarstvenih programov za Rome, po vzoru drugih obstoječih sekcij, kar bo omogočilo redno strokovno izmenjavo in razvoj skupnih rešitev.
• Z izboljševanjem dostopnosti storitev bo program prispeval tudi k vzpostavitvi vsaj enega novega programa za vključevanje Romov v Jugovzhodni Sloveniji, kjer takšna podpora do zdaj ni obstajala, in s tem zapolnil pomembno vrzel v obstoječem sistemu.

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The programme Nothing About Roma Without Roma contributes to more thoughtful and effective policy-making and solution development for coexistence between Roma communities and the majority population.

Relations between Roma communities and the majority society—particularly in South-East Slovenia—are highly strained, indicating that existing approaches have not been sufficiently effective. In the search for solutions, the interrelated causes of the low level of Roma inclusion have often not been addressed in a comprehensive manner, and Roma communities have generally not been involved in the planning of measures but merely informed about them. Insufficient space has also been given to the proposals of experts and organisations that work with Roma on a daily basis and have in-depth knowledge of their perspectives and living conditions.

This programme changes that approach. Its purpose is to strengthen cooperation, dialogue, and the joint search for solutions:

• The programme empowers Roma communities to actively participate in dialogue. It supports them in gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to express their views, take part in discussions, and be involved in decisions that affect their future. As community support is crucial in this process, particular attention is also given to building relationships within Roma settlements.
• The programme connects organisations that work with Roma or encounter them in their professional activities, ensuring that their expert perspectives and experiences carry greater weight in shaping solutions.
• It promotes the development of more comprehensive responses in areas where appropriate Roma programmes do not yet exist.

Expected Results

The results of the programme will be reflected in a changed approach to cooperation between Roma communities, organisations, and decision-makers:

• By strengthening Roma participation in dialogue and the public sphere, at least ten Roma women and men will take on the role of facilitators between the largest Roma settlement, Brezje, and the majority community. They will participate in activities within and outside the settlement, contribute to information exchange and mutual understanding, and engage as interlocutors in public events and the media. This will enable more balanced reporting and greater visibility of Roma perspectives. At least two representatives of the Roma community will decide to stand as candidates in one of the local decision-making bodies, thereby strengthening Roma participation in decision-making at the local level.
• The programme will strengthen cooperation among organisations implementing programmes for Roma. In South-East Slovenia, a network of service providers will be established, bringing together their knowledge and experience and preparing at least two joint proposals for improvements to be submitted to competent institutions and decision-makers. At the national level, a Section for Social Welfare Programmes for Roma will be established within the Social Chamber of Slovenia, following the model of other existing sections, enabling regular professional exchange and the development of joint solutions.
• By improving the accessibility of services, the programme will also contribute to the establishment of at least one new Roma inclusion programme in South-East Slovenia, where such support has not previously existed, thereby addressing an important gap in the existing system.