Open letter: Celebrating International Roma Day – REYN International

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Open letter: Celebrating International Roma Day

Dear Roma friends,

On the occasion of International Roma Day, we are sending all of you our best wishes for your day, 8 April.

While we continue our efforts for a better future for your young children, we would like to emphasize our deep beliefs in your own strengths and capabilities.

Dear children,

Never give up on your dreams, keep your aspirations high, and never allow anyone to let you down. Fight discrimination with knowledge and dignity, and become an agent of change! Together with your parents, family and friends take care of your health and stay safe. Do not give up on learning and schooling even in these times when it may be more difficult to do it.

Dear parents,

You are the first educators of your children, the best support and shelter for them, and the most powerful role model. Be there for your children. Be strong, and take good care of yourselves! Teach your children about your culture and values, and speak with them in Roma language – make your children proud speakers of Romani Chib.

Dear communities,

It is time to come together and join forces, share knowledge and experiences, and to overcome challenges collectively. Stand as proud members of your community, contributing to changes you want to see in society!

Dear early childhood professionals and para-professionals,

We cannot thank you enough for the remarkable work you are doing, especially now in this uncertain time. You are setting an example for younger generations; your stories inspire them, and your actions encourage them to dream out loud!

The world is changing right now, but REYN’s commitments stay the same today and every day. We continue to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of every young Roma child and promote initiatives and programs that aim to improve the quality of early childhood services.

We celebrate Roma language and culture in all its beauty. We acknowledge the strengths of Roma parents and advocate for their participation in decisions that concern their children.

REYN promises to continue building strong relationships with Roma communities across and within countries. As a strong ally, we will always stand for a change that reflects your needs as a community and supports better outcomes for all.

We maintain a deep commitment to supporting you with a platform to share your voice. We remain steadfast in advocating for diversity in the early childhood workforce and for having more of you, Roma professionals and para-professionals, in the early childhood field.

We are in all of this together and we won’t give up until there are:

No more lost Romani and Traveller generations!

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