Community, Diversity, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Diversity, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

The origin story of ‘Romane Cierhenia’ – the Roma Stars of  Glasgow

In this issue of Roma News and Views, Aliana Michalewicz sits down with her mum Sonia to learn more about their fascinating, famous family history rooted in music and dance, how they brought this from Poland to Glasgow, and their hopes for the future.

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Community, Activism, Roma, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Activism, Roma, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

Festival of Social Action platforms young Roma activists

Young Roma activists co-curate a transformative Festival of Social Action at Scotland's first Roma Culture Centre, showcasing powerful stories and fostering community connections to inspire change. Including a screening of the film ‘(We Are Roma): This is our Home’ which explored the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of Roma youth in Glasgow through the lens of Lena Popikova, a young Roma woman and aspiring filmmaker who grew up in the city. 

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Art on Your Doorstep: Unveiling Southside’s Creative Spaces During Glasgow International

The 10th iteration of Glasgow International commenced on June 7th and continues through Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. As customary, the festival unfolds across the city, encompassing Glasgow's Southside. Resident and photographer Laura reflects on her experience exploring three lively exhibitions at Tramway, Queen’s Park Glasshouse and Celine on Victoria Road.

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Multicultural Govanhill, Languages, Roma, Multilingual Greater Govanhill Notices Multicultural Govanhill, Languages, Roma, Multilingual Greater Govanhill Notices

Știri și opinii despre romi: Limba este un cadouprețios - Este de împărtășit sau de păstrat secret?

In this month of Roma News and Views, Rahela writes about the importance of language preservation and how Romanes, the language spoken by Roma people is being learned by people from Roma and non-Roma backgrounds.

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Community, Exercise, LGBTQ+, Sport, Women, Health and wellbeing, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Exercise, LGBTQ+, Sport, Women, Health and wellbeing, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

From football to art classes: How local survivor groups provide a safe haven

Local groups like The Survivor Arts Community and The Cathkin Blazes have been running projects geared towards survivors, with the aim of providing a safe space to socialise, create and play.

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Peer Support: How Rom Romeha built a community approach to removing barriers

Benjamin Kritikos, exploring why there’s such a pressing need for local solutions powered by the people most affected by them, spoke with people from Community Renewal Trust Rom Romeha (‘For Roma, By Roma’), to find out how they are tackling health inequalities and improving the quality of life for the neighbourhoods Roma community.

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Just How Effective is Scotland's Free Period Product Policy?

Free period products have been part of Scotland’s legislation since 2021 through The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act. Since then, the country has been recognised as a world pioneer in tackling period poverty. Greater Govanhill reporters spoke with community members and organisations to understand more about how this legislation works in practice.

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Roma News and Views: Growing in Our Back Court

Slovak Roma Tomas and his mum Vera have created a garden in their backcourts where they grow fruits, vegetables and flowers. Tomas has a vision impairment which makes his eyes extremely sensitive to light – however this does not stop him gardening. We headed to his garden to find out more…

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Community, Issue 6, Politics, Activism, Children and young people Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Issue 6, Politics, Activism, Children and young people Greater Govanhill Notices

Roma News & Views: International Roma Day Speeches (Româna)

Discursurile lui Sammy și Natalia de la Ziua Internațională a Romilor. Au participat la cursul „Community Catalyst” al lui Romano Lav – un grup de 12 tineri romi care au urmat un curs de 8 săptămâni pentru a afla totul despre drepturile lor și cum să lupte pentru ei.

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Roma News & Views: International Roma Day Speeches (Čeština)

Projevy Sammyho a Natalie z Mezinárodního dne Romů. Zúčastnili se kurzu v Romano Lav’s   ‘Community Catalyst’ – skupina 12 mladých Romů, kteří absolvovali 8 tydenní kurz, v němž se dozvěděli vše o svých právech a o tom, jak za ně bojovat.

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Community, Issue 6, Politics, Activism, Children and young people Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Issue 6, Politics, Activism, Children and young people Greater Govanhill Notices

Roma News & Views: International Roma Day Speeches

On International Roma Day last year, Sammy and Natalia gave speeches to the crowd. Both took part in Romano Lav’s ‘Community Catalysts’ course, in which a  group of 12 Roma young people spent 8 weeks learning about their rights and how to fight for them.

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